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Welsh, meaning unknown
Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.
Teman is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible as both a person and a place. The name means 'south' or 'southward' in Hebrew, and in biblical context, Teman was the grandson of…
English
"dweller near the temple"
Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.
Templar is an uncommon masculine name with strong historical connections. Derived from the medieval Knights Templar, a powerful Catholic military order founded in the 12th century to protect pilgrims…
"church attendant"
An old English surname denoting either a servant of one of the Knights Templar, or a person living near or serving at a church.
Tenny is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, potentially functioning as a diminutive of names like Tennyson or deriving from English surname traditions. It may also have connections to…
Tenson is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may have emerged as a transferred surname, possibly derived from the Old English "tynan" meaning "to enclose," originally…
Tennie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing "ten" like Tennessee, a nickname for Dennis (particularly in Scottish usage), or derived…
Tennis is a highly unusual masculine name derived from the popular sport. The sport itself got its name from the French word 'tenez' (meaning 'take this' or 'here it comes'), which was called out by…
Medieval diminutive of Denis,
"of Zeus, godlike"
A Medieval diminutive of Denis and the source of the surname Tennyson, or perhaps a nickname for Tennessee.
Hebrew
"wild goat, silly old fool"
A biblical name -- he was the father of Abraham -- but the father's name is much less appealing than the son's, in both sound and meaning.
Variation of Terach, Hebrew
Terah goes some distance to making this forgotten Biblical name more friendly. The Old Testament Terach was the father of Abraham.
Modern invented name
Tyresse is a masculine name that emerged as a variant of Tyrese, which itself gained recognition largely through singer/actor Tyrese Gibson in the 1990s. The name represents modern naming patterns…
Terrey is a masculine name that serves as a spelling variation of Terry, which originated as a diminutive of names like Terence or Terrance. These names derive from the Roman clan name Terentius,…
Terrien is a distinctive masculine name with French origins, derived from the word "terre" meaning "earth" or "land." Historically, it likely began as an occupational surname for someone who worked…
Terrin is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Terrence or Terence, which comes from the Roman family name Terentius, or a modern spelling of Tarin, which has…
Tearance is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Terrance or Terence. The traditional name Terence derives from the Roman family name Terentius, which has Latin origins. Tearance…
Tyriece is a contemporary masculine name that emerged as a creative variation of names like Tyree, Tyrese, and Maurice, combining elements to form a distinctive identity. The name gained modest usage…
Teran is a masculine name with diverse origins. It may be derived from the Spanish surname Terán, which has geographic roots referring to someone from Terán in Cantabria, Spain. The name could also…
Terriance is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Terrence or Terrance, which derives from the Roman family name Terentius. The name has Latin roots and historically meant 'smooth' or…
