Talon

The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon.

Talon

1. A surname​.
2. A male given name of modern usage.
   • 2010, David Farland, The Wyrmling Horde: Book 7 of the Runelords, Hachette UK →ISBN

     'Very well, I shall call you Talon from now on. What does the name mean, in the tongue of the small folk?' 'It is a claw, like that found on a hawk,' Talon said.

• Alton, Tolan, Tolna, laton, notal, tonal