Turner is a given name derived from

turning Turning is a machining process in which a cutting tool, typically a non-rotary tool bit, describes a helix toolpath by moving more or less linearly while the workpiece rotates. Usually the term "turning" is reserved for the generation ...

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Turner Ashby Turner Ashby Jr. (October 23, 1828 – June 6, 1862) was an American officer. He was a Confederate cavalry commander in the American Civil War. In his youth, he organized an informal cavalry company known as the Mountain Rangers, which beca ...

(1828–1862), Confederate cavalry commander in the American Civil War *

Turner Barber Tyrus Turner Barber (July 9, 1893 – October 20, 1968), was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from - for the Washington Senators, Chicago Cubs, and Brooklyn Robins. In 491 games over nine s ...

(1893–1968), professional baseball player for the Washington Senators, Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins *

Turner Battle Turner Battle (born January 11, 1983) is an American former basketball point guard for the University at Buffalo Bulls men's basketball team from 2001 to 2005. Battle is credited with fueling the resurgence of the Bulls men's basketball program ...

(born 1983), American former basketball point guard for the University at Buffalo Bulls *

Turner Cassity Allen Turner Cassity (January 12, 1929 in Jackson, Mississippi – July 26, 2009 in Atlanta) was an American poet, playwright, and short story writer. Life He was the son of Dorothy and Allen Cassity, and grew up in Jackson and Forest, Mississip ...

(1929–2009), American poet, playwright, and short story writer *

Turner Catledge William Turner Catledge (; 1901–1983) was an American journalist, best known for his work at ''The New York Times''. He was managing editor from 1952 to 1964, when he became the paper's first executive editor. After retiring in 1968, he serv ...

(1901–1983), American journalist, best known for his work at ''The New York Times'' *

Turner Gill Turner Hillery Gill (born August 13, 1962) is an American college athletic administrator and former gridiron football player and coach. He is the Executive Director of Student-Athlete and Staff Development at the University of Arkansas, a positio ...

(born 1962), currently the head football coach at Liberty University * Turner A. Gill (1841–1919), Democrat Kansas City Mayor in 1875 and 1876 *

Turner Layton Turner Layton (July 2, 1894 – February 6, 1978), born John Turner Layton, Jr., was an African American songwriter, singer and pianist. He frequently worked with Henry Creamer. Life Born in Washington, D.C., United States, in 1894, he was the s ...

(1894–1978), American songwriter, singer and pianist * Turner M. Marquette (1831–1894), Nebraska Republican politician, the first house representative for the state * Turner Gustavus Morehead (1814–1892), officer in the Mexican–American War and American Civil War and Brigadier General in the Union Army *

Turner Saunders The Rev. Turner Saunders (January 3, 1782 – March 9, 1854), a noted Methodist preacher, was born in Brunswick County, Virginia.

(1782–1854), noted Methodist preacher * Turner Stevenson (born 1972), Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers *

Turner Ward Turner Max Ward (born April 11, 1965) is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder who is the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for six teams, over 12 seasons. He previ ...

(born 1965), former professional baseball player

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* Turner, a character from the Simon Kidgits Club. Developed by Simon Brand Ventures

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