Tyrell

Tyrell is both a surname and a given name used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Tyrrell and Terrell, among other spellings, and stems from a medieval given name of Norman-French origin, likely Tirel or Tirelle, with later spread in English records.

Variant spellings include Tyrrell, Terrell, and Tarrell, among others. The name is historically associated with families in Britain and Ireland, and in modern times is encountered worldwide as both a surname and, less commonly, a given name.

In popular culture, Tyrell is best known as the name of House Tyrell, a noble family in the fictional world of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, which features prominently in the book series and its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. The name is also used by the Tyrell Corporation, the fictional megacorporation in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner and its sequel.

Notable real-world people with the surname Tyrell exist across fields such as sports, arts, and academia, though no single figure defines the name. See also Tyrrell, Terrell, and other related spellings.