Watchtower or from the low hills
Derived from the Gaelic word 'torran', meaning a little hill or mound. It is also associated with the Latin word 'torrens', referring to a rushing stream or torrent. Historically used as a Scottish surname and place name, it has transitioned into a distinctive given name.
About 18 boys were named Torrance in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Main protagonist and cheerleading captain · Bring It On
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