Girl Dog Names That Start With T

  1. Tarot
    • Origin:

      French, fortune-telling cards
    • Description:

      A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
  2. Timber
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Timber as a name is given to slightly more girls than boys each year. It's actually got a cute sound, ala Kimber(ly) and may be an original tree choice for a girl. Timberly and Timberlee are also found (but not encouraged).
  3. Tamayo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "generation jewel"
    • Description:

      Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
  4. Tomi
    • Origin:

      Nigerian, Japanese, or English
    • Meaning:

      "wealth; twin"
    • Description:

      The short O variation of Tomi (homophonous with Tommy) was used for dozens of daughters in midcentury America, putting it firmly in grandma name territory.
  5. Turquoise
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"
    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
  6. Tundra
    • Origin:

      Geographical name
    • Description:

      With geographical features like Savannah and Sierra and increasingly getting the baby-name treatment, could icy Tundra also see some use? It's only appeared six times on the Social Security rankings, all in the 1960s and 70s.
  7. Tabia
    • Origin:

      East African, Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "talents, gifts"
    • Description:

      Has a feminine feline feel.
  8. Tama
    • Description:

      Tama is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Māori tradition, it typically means 'child' or 'son' though it's used for girls in other contexts. In Japanese, Tama can mean 'jewel' or 'pearl,' symbolizing something precious and beautiful. The name also appears in Hebrew as a variation of 'Tamar,' meaning 'date palm.' Tama's simplicity and gentle sound make it appealing cross-culturally, while its brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient roots. The name carries a natural elegance with its balanced two syllables and open vowel sounds. Though not widely common in Western countries, Tama offers a straightforward yet distinctive option for parents seeking a name that is both international and accessible, with positive associations of preciousness and natural beauty.
  9. Tinley
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Ultimately, many parents attracted to Tinley's appealing -inley rhythm may decide they can do better with the first syllable than "tin" and move on to Finley, Brinley, or Kinley.
  10. Tamora
    • Origin:

      Meaning unknown, possibly from Tomyris, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "family"
    • Description:

      Attractive name associated both with a queenly character who meets a very grisly end in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus and popular teen fantasy novelist Tamora Pierce. Shakespearean puns in the name include amor for love and moor as the character was in love with a Moor, though any parent interested in the name should be aware of its tragic association.
  11. Tahani
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "best wishes"
    • Description:

      Tahani, a somewhat unusual Arabic name for girls, has popped up twice on TV recently: it's the name of one of the main characters on NBC comedy The Good Place and a teenaged contestant on So You Think You Can Dance.
  12. Tetra
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "four"
    • Description:

      Tetra is a Greek numeral prefix meaning "four", so it could make a fitting choice for a fourth child or for an IV.
  13. Taytum
    • Origin:

      Variation of Tatum, English
    • Meaning:

      "Tate's homestead"
    • Description:

      As names become more popular, the truism goes, spelling variations are invented and become more popular too. Taytum entered the Top 1000 in the US for girls for the first time in 2021, following on the heels of mother name Tatum, now in the Top 300.
  14. Tiernan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little lord"
    • Description:

      An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.
  15. Treva
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "large homestead"
    • Description:

      Trevor with a New York accent.
  16. Tarin
    • Description:

      Tarin is a gender-neutral name that has been more commonly used for females in recent decades. It has multiple possible origins, including derivation from the Scottish surname Taryn, or as a variation of Tara with the added '-in' suffix. Some sources suggest it may have Gaelic roots meaning 'hill' or 'rocky outcrop.' In Sanskrit, a similar name means 'savior.' Tarin gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, appealing to parents seeking modern-sounding names with traditional elements. The name has a contemporary feel while maintaining a connection to nature through its potential meaning. With its crisp sound and straightforward pronunciation, Tarin offers simplicity and strength. The name works well internationally and crosses cultural boundaries easily, making it versatile for diverse families.
  17. Taraji
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "hope"
    • Description:

      This name gained widespread attention via the actress Taraji P. Henson, who was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. A variant is Taraja.
  18. Tetsu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"
    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  19. Tequila
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "liquor distilled from the agave plant"
    • Description:

      Mexican national drink, not to be served as a name to a baby.
  20. Tierra
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "earth"
    • Description:

      Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.