Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 02, 2024

Tennley

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: American

Meaning: Settlement; Point; Woodland; Clearing

Wrap your sweet child in nature's blanket with a nurturing moniker like Tennley. As all the greatest things come from the earth, so does Tennley, a variant of Tenley and Tenlee. Coming from the Old English surname Townleigh, Tennley has links to tind, meaning "point," or tūn, being "settlement," and leah, meaning "woodland, clearing." As a bonus, your little one shares their name with a clothing brand dedicated to crafting eco-friendly attire for toddlers. After luring baby away from the garden—and maybe when they’re a bit older—you can cozy up and introduce them to the captivating Tenley Molzahn from The Bachelor's memorable 2010 season.

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