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Diminutive of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
This Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas has a slight playful air and a sweet feel to it, but also fits in with surname-style choices like Lincoln and Collins. Yet to feature in the US stats,…
A cosy Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas, Tomlin might just work for those honoring a Thomas but don't enjoy Tamsin or Thomasina. Typically, albeit rarely, used as a masculine name, it has…
Hyphenated name, English
"twin + pasture, meadow"
Blending popular nickname Tommy with familiar middle name Lee, this hyphenated boy name follows the pattern of others in the charts: a short-form first with more classic, single-syllable second part.…
Gemstone name
Rare for girls and rarer still for boys, Topaz is a gemstone name with a cool -Z ending, reminiscent of stylish options such as Azriel, Azariah, and Azai, along with the more classic Christopher,…
Hebrew, English
"thunder; turtledove; victor; hill, rocky peak"
Short and snappy, Tor is a multicultural choice with plenty of meaning. As a Hebrew choice, it means "turtle-dove", giving it a sweet, nature-inspired meaning. As an English name, it could be used as…
Word name
"pathway, trail; piece of music; trace, impression"
Chosen by US politician, Sarah Palin back the late 80s, Track is an unexpected word name with multiple layers. Perhaps too on the nose for most, it has appeared in the US stats only one, in 2011,…
English word name
"up to date, in fashion"
Trendy names often include modern inventions, new-fangled word names, stylish revivals, briefly popular choices, alternative spellings, and sudden, fast rising options, but this one is, well,…
Diminutive of Theresa, Greek
"to harvest"
Less popular than Tess, perhaps because it coincides with a word for a long lock of hair, or because it rhymes with stress , Tress may nevertheless make a distinctive and playful short form or an…
English form of Trygve, Norse
"trustworthy"
While it might sound like a purely mathematical option, Trig is considered an Anglicized form of the Old Norse name, Trygve (pronounced TRUYG-vuh or TREEG-vuh, depending on region), which means…
"a great victory or achievement"
An aspirational and confident word name, Triumph has been given to a small handful of boys each year since 2007, but 2024 saw it make its US debut for girls, when it was given to six. For some,…
English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?
"freshwater fish"
Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of Pisces), Trafford (a fishy surname), or Minnow…
Popular culture
"truth; see through; see true"
Used in the video game series, Ace Attorney , Trucy is the name given to a profession stage magician in the fictional universe. Inspired by the word "true" and by the phrase "see through", her name…
English
"loyal, faithful, honest"
Noble and chivalrous but spiritual too, Trueheart is a virtue name that also appears as a surname. Used by the Puritans in reference to the Biblical quote "Let us draw near with a true heart in full…
Variation of Truett, English surname
"dry wood + river bend; true and strong"
Less popular than the Truett spelling, this form has nevertheless seen a quiet uptake, given to 92 boys in a recent year. For girls, Truitt has, as yet, only appeared in the stats once when 5 girls…
Variation of Trudy or Truly
A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound…
Variation of Trust and Tristan
"one in which confidence is placed; noise, sorrowful"
Likely used as a spin on the name Tristan, with a hint of virtue, truth, and dependability about it, thanks to the influence of word name Trust. Also spelled as Trustin and Truston, this form has…
Tristan meets Trust (and Dustin and Justin too) to form this contemporary looking choice, with a hint of virtue about it. Also spelled as Trustin, Trusten, and Truston, this form has been used…
Variation of Trudy, Literature
"spear of strength"
Also spelled as Truvy, this sassy yet gentle sounding name feels both vintage and contemporary, fitting in with Trudie and Ivy, along with Jovie and True. Likely inspired by Gertrude (meaning "spear…
Truvy is a name with a fresh yet retro sound, Southern charm, and a modern, nickname-y vibe. It appears in the 1987 play, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and its subsequent film adaptation where…
