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Talon.

A surname transferred from the nickname.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname transferred from the nickname.

  2. A male given name from English of modern usage.

Where this word comes from

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.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.