Burned clearing or town field
Derived from Old English elements, it likely refers to a meadow or clearing that was cleared by fire or a field belonging to a specific settlement. While it has roots as a surname, it gained modern usage as a feminine given name in the United States.
About 72 girls were named Tenley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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