Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Talon

Talon is a modern English forename taken from the vocabulary word “talon” meaning ‘claw’ (specifically a hooked claw found on birds of prey). The English got the word from the Norman-French in the Middle Ages from the Latin “talus” meaning ‘anklebone’. The bird’s talons are used to fasten their prey (fish, mice, etc) into their grip as they fly away with their supper. As a forename, Talon appears to be used mainly in the United States, but also some areas of Canada and Australia. This masculine given name is a modern invention and still not commonly used.

All About the Baby Name – Talon

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME TALON

The number Eight personality has everything to do with power, wealth and abundance. Somehow, this personality has been blessed on the material plane, but their authoritative and problem-solving traits provide evidence that their good fortunes are not just the luck of the lottery. They are well earned. This is the personality of CEOs and high-ranking military personnel. Eights are intensely active, hard-driving individuals. Success is only meaningful to them after a job well-done.  They are remarkable in their ability to see the larger picture right down to the smallest details, and organize a strategy around success. They then have the ability to direct a group around them toward any goal, and realize individual potential to get the most out of their team.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME TALON

In America, the name first emerged in 1990. It’s not clear what suddenly prompted the use of this unusual vocabulary word as a forename for a child. Based on our research, Talon seems to be a commonly used character name in the fantasy or sci-fi genres of books, video games and comic books. Therefore it would seem to have a pretty niche audience. It’s not until the years 2005 and 2006 does Talon really take off in moderate popularity. The name advanced almost 350 positions in those two short years. This time, the sudden interest in Talon can be attributed to Talan Torriero, a member of MTV's Laguna Beach series, first appearing in 2004. Although Talon had limited appearances on the show, he was a standout and fan favorite. A classic good-looking California surfer-boy with wit and charm to boot. Future American parents clearly responded to this cute kid and there was a brief frenzy of interest in his unusual name. Today the name seems to be veering backwards on the charts. Probably a brief fad, we’ll have to wait and see. In any case, naming your son after a bird’s digit isn’t all that bad when you think about it. Eagles, falcons, hawks and owls all wouldn’t be able to survive without those talons.

Quick Facts

ON TALON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

497

PRONUNCIATION:

TAY-lәn

SIMPLE MEANING:

Claw, anklebone

Characteristics

OF TALON

Authoritative

Powerful

Tough

Tenacious

Wealthy

Problem-solver

Achiever

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Talon

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME TALON

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Talon

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME TALON

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Talon


Popular Songs

ON TALON

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Talon


Famous People

NAMED TALON

Talan Torriero (reality TV)

Children of Famous People

NAMED TALON

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Talon

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME TALON

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Talon