Twyla (also Twila) is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Twyla
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Twyla Hansen (born 1949), American poet, a Nebraska State Poet
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Twyla Herbert
Twyla Herbert (born Twila Moody; July 27, 1921 – July 11, 2009) was an American songwriter known for her long songwriting partnership with the singer Lou Christie.
Beginnings
Twila Moody was born in Riverside, California, and as a child mo ...
(1921–2009), American songwriter
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Twyla King (1937-2022), American newspaper editor and politician from Minnesota
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Twyla Mason Gray (1954–2011), American politician from Oklahoma
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Twyla Roman (born 1941), American politician from Ohio
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Twyla Tharp
Twyla Tharp (; born July 1, 1941) is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1966 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance. Her work often uses classical music, jazz, and contemporary pop music.
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(born 1941), American dancer, choreographer, and author
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Twyla Sands, a character on the television series ''
Schitt's Creek
''Schitt's Creek'' (stylized as ''Schitt$ Creek'') is a Canadian television sitcom created by Dan Levy and his father, Eugene Levy, that aired on CBC Television from 2015 to 2020. It consists of 80 episodes spread over six seasons. Produced ...
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Twyla, the daughter of a
boogeyman
The Bogeyman (; also spelled boogeyman, bogyman, bogieman, boogie monster, boogieman, or boogie woogie) is a type of mythic creature used by adults to frighten children into good behavior. Bogeymen have no specific appearance and conceptions var ...
from ''
Monster High
Monster High is an American multimedia-supported fashion doll franchise created by toy designer Garrett Sander and launched by Mattel in 2010. Aimed at children aged 7 to 14, the franchise features characters inspired by monster movies, sci-f ...
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Twila
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Twila Paris Twyla (also Twila) is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Twyla
* Twyla Hansen (born 1949), American poet, a Nebraska State Poet
* Twyla Herbert (1921–2009), American songwriter
* Twyla King (1937-2022), American newspaper editor ...
(born 1958), American singer-songwriter, author, and pianist
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Twila Shively (1920–1999), American baseball outfielder
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