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Origin: Norse

Meaning: Destroy; Large claw of a bird of prey

Tallan is a masculine name that sports quite an extensive background. Both a given name and a surname, it is derived from the Gaelic surname Talún, which also has some Irish and Norman heritage. As a given name, it has German influence and contains the element tal, which means “destroy,” making for a fitting choice for boisterous babies who like to have fun! In the past, Tallan was a nickname given to people who were fast runners, coming from the Old French word talon, meaning heel. Tallan is also linked to nature and thought to mean “large claw of a bird of prey.”