3 letter names!

  1. Tam
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Popularized in Scotland by Tam O'Shanter, the hero of one of Robert Burns' most famous poems, it's associated in the U.S. with the plaid cap he gave his name to.
  2. Teo
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Teodoro or Mateo, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      An international take on Theo that would be easily wearable for a child in the US or any European culture. Traditionally a nickname for international variations of Theodore or Matthew, including ultra popular Mateo and Matteo, Teo can also stand on its own. In fact, Teo rose into the Top 1000 in 2022, proving its ability as a stand-alone name.
  3. Tia
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending -tia
    • Description:

      A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and Portuguese tía/tia is a word meaning "aunt". In Haida culture in indigenous Canada, Tia is a goddess of peaceful death.
  4. Tim
    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of Timothy
    • Description:

      Tim is a boyish short form very rarely given on its own.
  5. Tom
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Just like Sam and Ben, Tom could be revived as a simple, well liked name on its own. Tom, just Tom, is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France
  6. Tye
    • Van
      • Origin:

        Dutch
      • Meaning:

        "of"
      • Description:

        Whether it's used as a short form or on its own, this jazzy midcentury name is poised for a comeback along with brothers Ray and Walt.
    • Via
      • Origin:

        Nickname name
      • Description:

        Could be a short form of Sylvia, Olivia, or any other similar name. Or a vivid Italian word name.
    • Zoe
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Zoe is one of those surprising names that has been on the Top 1000 nearly every year since 1880, but it's only since the turn of this century that it's ranked in the Top 100.