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I like it. It's not trendy because it's cultural.

It’s got a very cool sound, but I don’t have ties to its culture of origin.

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I do like Tamsin for a girl.

This message was edited 2/22/2024, 9:14 AM

Maybe because it sounds like a element on the periodic table? To me - at least.

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I could definitely see Tenzin being popular in this day in age, it has a cool meaning, a nice sound, and it’s not so horrible overall.

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I would maybe use Tenzin Caleb or Tenzin Oliver.

Why would Tenzin be trendy? I associate it with Tibet and don't know what ATLA is.

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It's very handsome.

I think it's very cool. It's probably not more popular because people just don't know about it, and it also sounds rather fantastical, like a name from a video game - which isn't everyone's cup of tea.

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Now, if it was given the cowboy treatment and turned into Tensynn or Tensen or something, we'd be in business.

I love it! I got introduced to it through ATLA. Turns out it's one of the most common names in Tibetan culture. And the Dalai Lama's name.

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I think it's not trendy in America because people aren't familiar with it and they don't really feel culturally comfortable using it. I have no idea what connotations naming my child "Tenzin" would connote to Tibetans or people who know more about Tibet than I do. I'd totally use it on like a pet though. I feel like it wouldn't be too sacrilegious because I never noticed an outcry about the ATLA character.

Don't like it

Probably because it sounds to foreign.

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It’s alright, too closely associated with the Dalai Lama.