What does Tiernan mean?
Irish: Irish name meaning 'little lord'.. Tiernan is an Irish name derived from the word 'tighearn', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler', with the diminutive suffix indicating 'little'.
Is Tiernan a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Tiernan in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Tiernan in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Tiernan suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Tiernan
As Tiernan settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, "I hope he doesn’t expect us to bow! Next thing you know, he’ll be demanding his own throne made of cushions!"