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Dog Names That Start With T

Brynn McKeon
By Brynn McKeon
Updated Thu Sep 28 2023
Dog Names That Start With T

Female dog names that start with T currently in the Top 100 dog names include only Tilly. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Thea, Tallulah, and Talia. Unique female dog names that start with T include Trudy, Tarot, and Tansy.

Male dog names that start with T in the Top 100 dog names include Teddy, Tucker, Toby, Thor, Theo, and Tank. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Theodore, Tate, and Titus. Unique male dog names that start with T include Truett, Tavi, and Tobin.

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  1. Theodore

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Classic and elegant but with boyish charm, Theodore has become hit name in recent years, vaulting into the US Top 10 in 2021 for the first time ever and into the Top 5 in 2024. A favorite in English speaking countries, it also ranks highly across the UK and Ireland, and in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
  2. Thelonious

    • Origin:

      Latinized variation of German Tielo or Till

    • Meaning:

      "people"

    • Description:

      One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited this Latin-sounding German name from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960's, with just a sprinkling of baby boys receiving the name each year, though it's one of the unique baby names we predict will get much less unique as more parents embrace its quirky charms.
  3. Thea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "goddess, godly"

    • Description:

      Thea is a diminutive of names ending in -thea, including Dorothea, Althea, and Anthea. It is also the Anglicized spelling of Theia, the Titan of sight, goddess of light, and mother of the moon. She was the consort of Hyperion, and mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos.
  4. Theo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodore

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      See the popularity graph below for the name Theo? It's been heading straight uphill since 2010, when it hopped back onto the Top 1000 after a 60+ year absence.
  5. Tristan

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "noise or sorrowful"

    • Description:

      Tristan -- known through medieval legend and Wagnerian opera -- has a slightly wistful, touching air. This, combined with the name's popular "an" ending, makes Tristan very appealing to parents seeking a more original alternative to Christian.
  6. Tallulah

    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "leaping water, lady of abundance"

    • Description:

      This hauntingly euphonious Choctaw name has re-entered the public domain, as memories of the outrageous actress Tallulah Bankhead have faded. For years, Tallulah was a name associated only with Bankhead, named for her paternal grandmother who was named after the Georgia town of Tallulah Falls.
  7. Tessa

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theresa

    • Meaning:

      "to reap, to gather"

    • Description:

      Tessa is one of those golden names that's been popular but not TOO popular for several decades now. Tessa has ranked in the Top 500 in the US since 1981 but has risen only once above Number 200.
  8. Talia

    • Origin:

      Hebrew; Australian Aboriginal

    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven; by the water"

    • Description:

      Talia is derived from the Hebrew elements tal, meaning "dew," and yah, in reference to God. In the mythology of one ancient sect, Talia was one of ten angels who attended the sun on its daily course. The occasionally homophonous name Thalia has unrelated Greek origins.
  9. Tate

    • Origin:

      English from Norse

    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"

    • Description:

      A strong single-syllable surname with a joyful meaning, Tate is finding a place on more and more birth certificates.
  10. Tabitha

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"

    • Description:

      Though never as popular as the name of her Bewitched mother, Samantha, Tabitha has its own quirky, magical charm. The name of a charitable woman who was restored to life by Saint Peter in the Bible, it was a popular Puritan choice. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick chose it for one of their twin daughters, which gave it a slight boost. Nonetheless, Tabitha remains in decline.
  11. Tamsin

    • Origin:

      English, contracted form of Thomasina

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes, Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan Plowright and Sir Laurence Olivier..
  12. Thalia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to flourish"

    • Description:

      Thalia was one of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, making this a Hellenic choice worthy of consideration.
  13. Teddy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodore or Edward

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God or wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      Teddy is in some ways one of those midcentury boys' nicknames -- like Jimmy or Bobby or Billy -- yet because it was never that popular, it feels timeless too. The preferred short form of Theodore these days may be Theo and of Edward may be....Edward, but Teddy can work adorably for either and grows up to Ted. And of course, let's not forget the inevitable teddy bear.
  14. Teagan

    • Origin:

      Irish or Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "little poet or fair"

    • Description:

      As Meghan/Megan and Reagan/Regan show signs of wilting, along comes Teagan to take up the slack: definitely one to consider. The vast majority of American babies named Teagan are now girls. A variant spelling is Teaghan.
  15. Thaddeus

    • Origin:

      Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from Theodore

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Thaddeus, a distinguished, long-neglected name, has several areas of appeal: a solid New Testament legacy, a nice antique feel, and the choice of several more modern nicknames and international variations.
  16. Tess

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Theresa

    • Meaning:

      "to harvest"

    • Description:

      Cosy and warm but with plenty of substance and strength, Tess is a literary diminutive that works perfectly well as a stand-alone name. Stylish in the Netherlands, it currently sits outside the Top 1000 in the US, where Tessa and Teresa are currently preferred.
  17. Tatum

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "Tate's homestead"

    • Description:

      Tatum is strong, distinctive, energetic, and recommended, especially if your last name is as congenial as O'Neal. The name is now used for both genders, with the balance running about two to one in favor of the girls.
  18. Tatum

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "Tate's homestead"

    • Description:

      Tatum is one of the rare examples of a name that was exclusively female, as in Tatum O'Neal, but now is used for boys too, entering the male Top 1000 in 2010. Khloe Kardashian made headlines when she revealed her son is named Tatum Robert, breaking from the family theme of using unique word names for their children.
  19. Theodora

    • Origin:

      Femeninization of Theodore, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Theodora is one of the most revival-worthy of the charmingly old-fashioned Victorian valentine names, softly evocative but still substantial, as is the reversed-syllable Dorothea.
  20. Trevor

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "from the large village"

    • Description:

      Trevor, a British standard, took a long time to cross the Atlantic, but finally began its rise here in the 1980s. It is now a thoroughly naturalized citizen, though it still retains a touch of Anglo class.