Torrence

Scottish habitational surname

"from the hillocks"

Torrence Origin and Meaning

The name Torrence is a girl's name meaning "from the hillocks".

The spelling variation Torrance starting being used on baby girls after the premiere of the 2000 movie Bring it On, in which Kirsten Dunst played Torrance Shipman, captain of the cheerleading squad. The Torrence spelling never caught on with girls in the same way, and is 83% male compared to Torrance's 55%.