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Taryn

Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Taryn: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2000.

Originally a modern invented name, Taryn emerged in the mid-20th century, often adopted as a feminine form of Taran, the Welsh word for “thunder,” or as a variant of the Irish place-name Tara, meaning “hill” or “tower.” Actress Taryn Manning, known for *Orange Is the New Black*, brought the name into wider pop culture, while wrestler and actress Taryn Terrell adds a sporting edge. Though no major places bear the name directly, its Welsh root echoes in natural landscapes and storm imagery. A notable variant is the simpler Taran, used for boys in Wales. Taryn’s blend of softness and strength, tied to both Celtic hills and the rumble of thunder, gives it an atmospheric, modern feel that has steadily charmed Scottish parents since the late 20th century.