Telfer
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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 (taille(r) meaning 'to cut').[1] It is sometimes linked with the surname Telford.
It is the surname of:
- Jim Telfer, Scottish rugby coach
- Michelle Telfer, Australian former gymnast
- Paul Telfer (actor), Scottish actor
- Paul Telfer (footballer), Scottish footballer
- Robbie Q. Telfer, American poet
- Robert Sutherland Telfer, American actor
