Probably a feminine form of Tyrone. Actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian created it for their daughter Taryn Power (1953-). Taryn probably originates in English language and the meaning is unclear. Different sources suggest various meanings, some of them being 'thunder', 'gorgeous sky', 'hillside', 'rock', etc. It might also be a feminine form of Tyrone, or a combination of Terry, Tara, Karen and Darren. It was popularized by Taryn Power, the daughter of actors Linda Christian and Tyrone Power.