Teneal is an uncommon and unique given name of unknown origin, although some sources suggest it may be a variant spelling of Tenniel, which was coined by author Lewis Carroll for his illustrator John Tenniel. Teneal's popularity has been minimal worldwide, with no significant records in the United States or other English-speaking countries. Despite its rarity, the name Teneal lends itself well to both sexes due to its unisex nature and distinctive sound. It consists of five letters, all of which are vowels except for one consonant 'n' in the middle. The name has a simple, straightforward spelling and pronunciation, yet it possesses an air of uniqueness that sets it apart from more common names. Teneal is often associated with creativity and individuality due to its connection to Lewis Carroll's works. As a given name, Teneal offers parents the opportunity to choose something uncommon yet appealing for their child without having to resort to entirely made-up or difficult-to-pronounce options.
The name Teneal experienced a noticeable dip in popularity between the years of 1976 and 1982, with only one birth recorded annually during this period. However, it saw a slight resurgence from 1984 onwards, though it never regained its initial popularity as evidenced by the fluctuating birth numbers over the subsequent decades. Overall, there were 39 babies named Teneal across these years.