By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Terentino is a masculine name that appears to be an elaboration of Terente or Terentius, the ancient Roman family name that gave us the more common Terence. The addition of the Italian diminutive…
Terentilo is a masculine name with possible Latin or Italian influences, though it's quite uncommon. It may be a creative variation of the Roman name Terentius (which gave us Terence), potentially…
Tarantino is a masculine name derived from an Italian surname that gained prominence through filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. The surname originates from place names in southern Italy, particularly in…
Theodosios is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, meaning 'gift of God' from the elements 'theos' (god) and 'dosis' (giving). It carries significant historical weight as the name of several…
Tasoula is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Anastasia, though it can sometimes stand as an independent name. The suffix '-oula' in Greek adds an…
Tygrys is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly connected to Polish language where 'tygrys' means 'tiger.' This powerful animal name carries obvious connotations of strength, ferocity,…
Tigris is a masculine name derived from the famous Tigris River, one of the major rivers of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The river's name itself comes from the Old Persian word "tigra" meaning…
Literature, Greek
"defender"
One of the romantic names favored by British pastoral poets, it was first used as a masculine name by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso for his 16th century play about a shepherd falling in love with a…
Timotheos is the original Greek form of Timothy, derived from Greek elements meaning 'honoring God' or 'God's honor.' This classical version maintains the full richness of its ancient origins,…
Timun is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be related to the Indonesian word for 'cucumber,' or it could be a variation of Timothy, which has Greek origins meaning 'honoring…
Titos is a masculine name with Greek origins, representing a variation of Titus. In ancient Rome, Titus was a common praenomen (personal name) and is famously known through Emperor Titus Flavius…
Vasos is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Vassilios,' the Greek form of Basil, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' In Greek Cypriot communities, Vasos functions as both a standalone name…
Greek variation of Benedict
Though this one would be sure to inspire confusion, Ven- names can be an intriguing alternative to the Ben- group.
Greek
"golden-haired"
This alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound and can always be shortened to Xan.
"foreign voice"
This name of an ancient Greek historian sounds too long-ago and faraway to consider for a modern child.
"hospitality, guest"
One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.
"sea-strength"
Appealing sound and meaning, but there is that discount-store association.
Greek, meaning unknown
Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride ) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.
"life of Zeus"
Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.
Variation of Eloise, French and English
"healthy, wide"
Eloisia is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Eloise or Eloisa. These names ultimately derive from Old German Helewidis or Heloise combining elements meaning 'healthy' and…
