Origin and Meaning of Tirian

Possibly derived from 'Tir' meaning land or earth, and 'Ian' meaning God is gracious.

Origin: Welsh - The name Tirian is thought to be a combination of 'Tir' (Welsh for land) and an element from 'Ian', which is a diminutive of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

• Tirian is a relatively uncommon name, but it gained popularity through C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia', where Tirian is the name of the last king of Narnia.
• C.S. Lewis introduced Tirian in his book 'The Last Battle', which is set in the fictional land of Narnia, making this name more well-known among fans of fantasy literature.
• The character King Tirian is portrayed as a brave and noble leader who fights to save Narnia, which adds a heroic and chivalrous quality to the name.
• While Tirian is not a widely used name, it resonates well with fans of literature and may experience niche popularity among children of fantasy enthusiasts.
• Related names could include Tirion (a name with phonetic similarity) or variations of Ian, such as Iain or Jan, which carry the same 'God is gracious' meaning.