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12/13/2020, 10:37 AM Beautiful Victory
10/13/2017, 1:28 PM Beautiful Victory

Name Tegnér
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Swedish
Pronounced Pron. teng-NEHR
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Derived from the name of Tegnaby parish in Småland, Sweden. The name was originally spelled Tegnérus, but was later shortened to Tegnér. Notable bearers include Alice Tegnér (1864-1943), composer of many Swedish hymns and children's songs, and Esaias Tegnér (1782-1846), bishop and writer.
Added 10/13/2017 by Beautiful Victory