The name Tierney is of Gaelic origin. It is a male name but can also be a female name now. It means lord but in some cases it can mean noble. Although it is mainly means lord.
Edward Tierney's birth name is Tierney, Edward.
Jon Tierney's birth name is Jonathan Tierney.
Gene Tierney's birth name is Gene Eliza Tierney.
Jacob Tierney's birth name is Tierney, Jacob Daniel.
Maura Tierney's birth name is Maura Lynn Tierney.
Tierney Titus's birth name is Kathleen Tierney Titus.
The name Tierney is Irish and it means lord it is pronounced teer-nee.
There are about 15000 people in the United States who are named Tierney. The name Tierney originated from Ireland.
As a last name, Ó Tiarnaigh. It means "descendant of Tiarnach" (a lord).John Tierney (Seán Ó Tiarnaigh), Miss Joan Tierney (Siobhán Ní Thiarnaigh), Mrs. Mary Tierney (Máire Uí Thiarnaigh).
Gene or Maura
Worldwide figures are not available, but in the United States there are 15,677 people with the last name Tierney as of September 2014. Some famous people with the last name Tierney are Gene, Jacob, John, and Lawrence Tierney.
Gene Tierney and Lawrence Tierney were not directly related. Gene Tierney was an American actress known for her roles in classic films like "Laura" and "Leave Her to Heaven." Lawrence Tierney was also an actor, known for his tough guy roles in films like "Reservoir Dogs" and "Born to Kill." While they shared the same last name, there is no familial relationship between the two actors.