My name is Tyrone Smith and being a white male in the south (Atlanta, Ga) hasn't been easy and I say that because the whites think you're black before meeting you and the blacks feel like you're trying to trick them when they do meet you. But I love my name, its meaning is strong and powerful- absolute ruler or tyrant/(sovereign). It's also been a great tool to sort out and avoid the racists. The name was passed down through the Irish side of my Irish/Cherokee family.
I consider this name to be very strong and masculine. Much more handsome for a male than the overused and modern sounding Tyler.
― Anonymous User 9/25/2015
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Somehow, naming your child after American states is trashy, but with Irish counties, it's a whole different story. Tyrone has an ugly sound, and reminds me of bullies and chavs. Eoghan is a lot more pleasant sounding than Tyrone. Besides, this name is only used in English-speaking countries. I think that it's strange to name your child after a county in a country you have no connections to whatsoever. What's next? Mayo? Sligo? Roscommon? Have to admit, Monaghan sounds pretty nice, though.
― Anonymous User 4/10/2009
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Bwahahaha, this name always makes me think of trashy, dimwitted criminals.