From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl meaning “nobleman, warrior”. It was either a nickname for one who acted like an earl, or an occupational name for a person employed by an earl.
People with the name Iden have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
People with the name Tearlach have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.