Baby Names That Start With T: 35 Girl & Boy Names With Meanings
T names are crisp and cheerful: Theo, Thomas, Thea, Tilly. This list gathers 35 names that start with T, with the meaning, origin and a short note on each, from timeless classics to rare finds.
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Where an origin is uncertain, as with Tessa, Theresa and Tristan, we say so. Names are grouped by gender and ordered roughly from classic to distinctive.
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Girl names (16)
- TabithaAramaicgazelleA biblical name with the nickname Tabby.
- TaliaHebrewdew from heavenSoft and lyrical.
- TallulahNative American (disputed)uncertain; often explained as 'leaping water'A showy, vintage-glam name.
- TamaraHebrewdate palmA Georgian queen's name and a lovely classic.
- TamsinCornishtwin (a form of Thomasina)Rare and charming.
- TaraIrish / Sanskrithill (Irish); star (Sanskrit)Two languages and two meanings.
- TatianaLatin / Russianfrom the Roman family name TatiusRegal and Russian; nickname Tanya.
- TeganWelshbeautiful, fairA fresh, short Welsh name.
- TessaGreek (disputed)uncertain; often a short form of TheresaLight and friendly.
- ThaliaGreekto blossom (the Muse of comedy)Lyrical and rare.
- TheaGreekgoddessShort, bright and vintage-modern.
- TheodoraGreekgift of GodA Byzantine empress's name; nickname Teddy or Thea.
- TheresaGreek (disputed)uncertain; often read as 'harvester'A saint's name with a classic feel.
- TiffanyGreekmanifestation of God (from Theophania)Glamorous and a well-known jeweller.
- TillyEnglishmighty in battle (from Matilda)Cheerful and lively.
- TrinityLatinthe Holy Trinity, a group of threeA spiritual word name.
Boy names (16)
- TannerEnglishleather workerAn occupational surname-name.
- TateEnglishcheerfulShort and sunny.
- ThaddeusAramaicuncertain; often read as 'courageous' or 'heart'A distinguished apostle's name; nickname Tad or Thad.
- TheoGreekgod (short for Theodore)Friendly and widely loved.
- TheodoreGreekgift of GodA regal name with the nicknames Theo and Teddy.
- ThomasAramaictwinA classic apostle's name; nickname Tom.
- TimothyGreekhonouring GodA friendly classic with the nickname Tim.
- TitusLatinuncertain; a Roman nameStrong and ancient.
- TobiasHebrewGod is goodLiterary and warm; nickname Toby.
- TobyHebrewGod is good (from Tobias)Friendly and cheerful.
- TravisFrenchtoll collector (from traverser)A mid-century favourite.
- TrevorWelshlarge settlementA solid, friendly name.
- TristanCeltic (disputed)uncertain; the tragic lover in Arthurian legendRomantic and rare.
- TroyIrish / Frenchfoot soldier (Irish); or the city of TroyStrong and classical.
- TuckerEnglishfuller of clothAn easygoing occupational name.
- TylerEnglishtile makerA familiar occupational name.
Unisex names (3)
- TatumEnglishcheerful (Tate's homestead)A surname-name that is used for any child.
- TaylorEnglishtailorAn easy and well-known occupational name.
- TeaganIrishlittle poetLight and modern.
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How to choose
Mind the 'Th' sound
Names starting with 'Th' (Thea, Theo, Thomas, Thalia) are pronounced with a 't' in some languages and a soft 'th' in others. Check how family members will say it.
Look at the Greek family
Thea, Theo, Theodore, Theodora, Thalia and Theresa all come from Greek. Many have a link to 'god' (theos), which gives them a spiritual feel.
Nicknames are built in
Thomas to Tom or Tommy, Matilda to Tilly, Tabitha to Tabby, Timothy to Tim. If you like the nickname, the full name gives you flexibility later in life.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular baby names that start with T?
Theodore, Thomas, Tyler and Tobias are well-known for boys, and Thea, Tessa and Tilly are popular for girls.
What are unique baby names that start with T?
Thalia, Tallulah, Thaddeus, Tamsin and Titus are rarer but easy to pronounce.
What are gender-neutral baby names that start with T?
Tatum, Taylor and Teagan are used for any gender.
What does the name Theo mean?
Theo is a short form of Theodore ('gift of God') and comes from the Greek theos, 'god'. It is also used as a stand-alone name.
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