Telfer
Telfer is a surname, principally of Scottish origin, with the name deriving from Taille-fer, the Old French nickname for a strong man or ferocious warrior. It is sometimes linked with the surname Telford, although the two names have distinct and unrelated origins.
It is the surname of:
- Charlie Telfer, Scottish football player
- Cece Telfer, American transgender athlete
- Evelyn Telfer, Scottish biologist and professor
- Ian Telfer, Canadian mining executive
- Jim Telfer, Scottish rugby union player and coach
- Michelle Telfer, Australian former gymnast
- Paul Telfer , Scottish actor
- Paul Telfer , Scottish footballer
- Richard J. Telfer, American educator
- Robert Sutherland Telfer, American actor
- Ryan Telfer, Canadian soccer player
