Tenna
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tenna
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Tenna is a female first name used as a pet form of Hortensia in Denmark and North Germany. Figuratively, this name means 'the gardener', 'the garden lover', or 'the one connected to the garden'.
What does the name Tenna mean?
The name Tenna, a Danish and North German variation of Hortensia, figuratively represents 'the gardener', 'the garden lover', and 'the one belonging to the garden'. Its roots can be found in Latin, where 'hortus' means 'the garden' and 'hortensis' means 'belonging to the garden'. Related forms include Hortensie, Hortense, or Ortensia, while the male variant is Ortensio.
Where does the name Tenna come from?
Tenna is a female first name with Latin roots, meaning 'the gardener'.
How do you pronounce Tenna?
Tenna is pronounced like 'Tena'.
When is the name day of Tenna?
The name day for Tenna is celebrated on June 1.
Popularity
In Germany, Tenna is a rare first name that has not appeared in the name popularity charts. Its best ranking was 883rd place in the Scottish name charts in 1980. From 1974 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Scotland, resulting in a rank of 5,642. In the last ten years, no child in Scotland has received this name. Information on global popularity shows Tenna's rankings in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Tenten
Frequently asked questions about the name Tenna
What is the origin of the name Tenna?
Tenna is a female first name with Latin roots, used in the Danish and North German languages.
What does the name Tenna mean?
The name Tenna means 'the gardener' and figuratively represents 'the garden lover' as well as 'the one belonging to the garden'.
How popular is the name Tenna?
The popularity of the name Tenna varies, but it is relatively well-known in Scandinavian and North German regions, while it is less common in other countries.