Tenniel is an intriguing and uncommon given name of unknown origin. It first gained prominence through the works of Sir John Tenniel, a renowned Victorian illustrator best known for his depictions of characters from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The name Tenniel, inspired by its bearer's distinctive artistic style and impact on popular culture, has since been adopted as a unique choice among parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
The name Tenniel had eleven births recorded between the years of 1976 and 1978, with six babies born in 1976 and five in 1978.