Scottish Gaelic boy name
Tearlach Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Tearlach means free man. The Scottish Gaelic form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning free man
Tearlach is the Scottish Gaelic form of Charles and comes from a Germanic word meaning free man. In the Highlands it is associated with Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who is remembered in Gaelic song and tradition as Tearlach. The sound is guttural and distinctive, with the ch pronounced as in loch. It is little used today, although the Highlands still know it from songs and history. Choosing it is a bold way to honour both Gaelic tradition and a classic name.
Variants of Tearlach
CharlesTearlaich
Tearlach popularity: Ireland vs the US
Tearlach does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tearlach mean?
Tearlach means "free man". The Scottish Gaelic form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning free man.
How do you pronounce Tearlach?
Tearlach is pronounced CHAR-lakh.
What is the origin of Tearlach?
Tearlach is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The Scottish Gaelic form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning free man.