The story behind Talon
The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon.
Pronunciation
US English (ARPAbet): T AE1 L AH0 N
This is a US English dictionary reading of the spelling; personal pronunciations may differ. Digits mark stress: 0 is unstressed, 1 is primary, 2 is secondary. Pronunciation source and notation.
Popularity
Talon ranked #13056 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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- Syllables
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Alan
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Alvin
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Āryan
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Middle Names for Talon
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Aidano
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- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Talon
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- Gender
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- Syllables
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- Ending
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- shared origin connection
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Abigail
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- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Adamu
Borrowed from English Adam.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends U
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length