Telfer is a surname, principally of Scottish origin, with the name deriving from Taille-fer (see: Taillefer), the Old French nickname for a strong man or ferocious warrior (taille(r) meaning 'to cut'). It is sometimes linked with the surname Telford, although the two names have distinct and unrelated origins.
It is the surname of:
Alexander Telfer-Smollett (1884–1954), British army officer and politicianBob Telfer, Scottish-Australian soccer player, referee, coach and administratorCece Telfer, American transgender athleteCharlie Telfer (born 1995), Scottish footballerChris Telfer, American politician and accountantColin Telfer (born 1947), Scottish rugby union playerDavid Telfer (born 1988), Ghanaian footballerDon Telfer (born 1961), Canadian rowerEvelyn Telfer, Scottish biologist and professorGarry Telfer (1965–2007), Scottish footballerGeorge Telfer (born 1955), English footballerIan Telfer, Canadian mining executiveJay Telfer (1947–2009), Canadian musician and songwriterJim Telfer (born 1940), Scottish rugby union player and coachJohn Telfer (1873–1938), British auctioneer and philatelistMargaret Alison Telfer (1904–1974), Australian university administratorMichelle Telfer (born 1974), Australian former gymnastNancy Telfer (born 1950), Canadian choral conductor, composer and educatorPaul Telfer (actor) (born 1979), Scottish actorPaul Telfer (footballer) (born 1971), Scottish footballerRichard J. Telfer, American educatorRobert Sutherland Telfer, American actorRyan Telfer (born 1994), Trinidad and Tobago footballerWendy Frew (née Telfer, born 1984), New Zealand netball playerWilliam Telfer, multiple people referenceEver curious about what that abbreviation stands for? fullforms has got them all listed out for you to explore. Simply,Choose a subject/topic and get started on a self-paced learning journey in a world of fullforms.
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