Boy Dog Names That Start With T
- Trystan
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"noise or sorrowful"Description:
An alternative spelling of Tristan, and also the modern Welsh form of the legendary hero's name.
- Thurber
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"Thor the warrior"Description:
Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.
- Tuna
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"Danube river"Description:
The Turkish name for the Danube River.
- Tigger
Origin:
Literary animal nameDescription:
Tigger is the bouncing not-a-tiger from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience. As Tigger says in the books, he's "the only one", and it should probably stay that way when it comes to people names, though Tigger would certainly make a cute name for a cat.
- Towers
Origin:
English surname, FrenchMeaning:
"one who lives in the tower of a castle; person from Tours"Description:
This lofty sounding surname might put in mind soaring skyscrapers, old castle turrets, or a city in France, but as a given name Towers has yet to catch on. Associated with Lord of the Rings, Mallory Towers, Fawlty Towers, Tim Powers, and a whole variety of other towers worldwide, there is the possibility that some may immediately think of the Twin Towers and understandably not wish to use the name.
- Troian
Origin:
SurnameMeaning:
"trinity"Description:
This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American visual artist Vasile Troian.
- Tupac
Origin:
Variation of Topa or Tupa, Native AmericanMeaning:
"native Inca accountant"Description:
The first Tupac was the 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa. The second was the 20th century musician who put the gansta in rapper. Will your baby boy be the third? Such a singular name is undoubtedly a heavy mantle. When asked what his name meant, Tupac Shakur said, "I just say it means determined because I’m determined to never ever negotiate again."
- Trapper
Origin:
Word and occupational nameDescription:
In this era of Scout and Ranger and Hunter, we suppose Trapper is an inevitability. About 30 baby boys got that somewhat frightening name in the US last year.
- Tora
Description:
Tora as a masculine name has multiple potential origins. In Japanese, Tora means 'tiger,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Norse traditions, it could be a masculine variant of 'Thor,' the god of thunder, or related to the name Tore. In Hebrew contexts, Tora might reference the Torah, though this usage is less common for boys. The name's brevity gives it a strong, distinctive quality across cultures. While predominantly used as a feminine name in some regions, as a masculine choice it remains uncommon in Western countries. Its cross-cultural meanings and simple pronunciation make it appealing to parents seeking a concise, meaningful name with international resonance and natural strength.
- Tammuz
Origin:
Semitic variation of Dumuzid, SumerianMeaning:
"loyal child"Description:
Tammuz is the Semitic variation of Dumuzid, a name from Sumerian mythology. Tammuz is the name of fourth month on the Hebrew calendar, corresponding with June and July on the Gregorian calendar.
- Truelove
Origin:
Word NameDescription:
An romantic Puritan virtue name that elaborates on the already-amorous Love.
- Takumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"artisan; skillful; open ocean"
- Tempo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"time"Description:
An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
- Todrick
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Todrick, an invented name that combines Todd with -rick ending names such as Frederick, is heavily associated with performer Todrick Hall. Hall initially became recognized for his success on American Idol, and since then has become a YouTube star and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race.
- Thorell
Origin:
Surname nameDescription:
This Swedish surname is a a great name for those looking for a quiet nod to arachnids. Tamerlan Thorell was a notable arachnologist who described over 1,000 species of spiders and gave his name to the genus of Orb-weaver spiders.
- Theodorus
Description:
Theodorus is the Latin form of the Greek name Theodōros, combining 'theos' (god) and 'dōron' (gift) to mean 'gift of God.' This ancient name has been borne by several saints and early Christian figures, including Theodorus of Cyrene, a mathematician of the Platonic school. While the shortened forms Theodore and Theo have enjoyed greater popularity in modern times, Theodorus maintains the full classical dignity of the original. The name appears across multiple cultures, including Greek, Dutch, and German traditions. Theodorus projects scholarly wisdom and historical gravitas while offering the friendly nickname options of Theo or Ted. Though uncommon in contemporary usage, it appeals to parents drawn to names with classical roots, substantial meaning, and a distinguished historical presence.
- Tibb
Origin:
Variation of Tib, EnglishMeaning:
"courageous people"Description:
In medieval times, Tibb and Tib were nicknames for Theobald, which also gave way to short forms Tebb and Tipp.
- Toru
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"pierce; sea"Description:
Unisex Japanese name seen on a character in the Haikyū!! manga and anime series.
- Tib
Origin:
English diminutive of Theobald, GermanMeaning:
"courageous people"Description:
Tib was a unisex nickname in the 13th century, used as a short form of Theobald and Isabel. As Theobald waned in popularity, it became far more associated with girls, so much so that Tib was a term for young girls by the 16th century.
- Tigre
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"tiger"Description:
If Bear and Fox can make it as baby names, why not Tiger. The Spanish Tigre has a more gender-neutral feel.