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Comments and insights on the name Turner: | Edit

My impression of this name is that it's trying entirely too hard. It just sounds pretentious, and silly. It's overly trendy and too forced and well, a little nerdy. It's not at all masculine. Perhaps more fitting as a MN or as a name for a girl.

Personal experiences with the name Turner: | Edit

I have met more girls than boys with the name Turner. It is becoming quite a popular choice as a girl name in our area. (I am a school teacher so I see a lot of children) Because of this the name just may be more suitable for a girl. It is definitely a unisex name.

I def. agree its becoming popular for both sexes. Not my fav though. It seems like people are getting too creative while trying to find the "new" surname as a first name! While many surnames make entirely suitable names the whole "ER" ending is getting very played out.

We have a a lovely dog named Turner. We call him Turn for the most part, which is fun for a dog-child.

Nicknames for Turner: | Edit

"Turn"

"Ner"

Meanings and history of the name Turner: | Edit

An occupational name meaning woodworker.

Famous real-life people named Turner: | Edit

Timmy Turner from fairly odd parents.
The Screw Driver on the cartoon Handy Manny.
Ted Turner the actor.
Tina Turner the singer.

Turner in song, story & screen: | Edit

Turner and Hooch is a 80's movie.