Dog Names That Start With T

A captivating, watery name found primarily in Australia and New Zealand, Tahnee was used by Raquel Welch for her daughter. Earthy and summery at the same time, it may also be used as a spelling alternative to Tawny. 

Tahnee

Tago is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'sincere child' or relate to multiple kanji combinations with varying meanings. The name also appears in Filipino culture and has connections to the Tagalog language and the Tagus River in Portugal and Spain. This short, distinctive name features a pleasant rhythm with its two balanced syllables. Tago remains rare in English-speaking countries, offering uniqueness while being relatively easy to pronounce and spell. Its international character allows it to work well across different cultural contexts. The name has a modern, dynamic quality despite its traditional roots in various cultures. For parents seeking a concise, uncommon name with global connections, Tago represents an intriguing option that combines simplicity with cultural depth.

Tago

Typhaine (sometimes spelled Tiphaine) is an extremely rare girls name used occasionally in France, Switzerland and Jersey. The name derives from the Greek root words for epiphany. Typhaine might be considered an alternative to the tired Tiffany.

Typhaine

Taffy, in addition to being a diminutive of Dafydd, is a slang term for Welsh people in general – probably from the River Taff. Too candy-like to be used in the US.

Taffy

A diminutive of the (male) name Dafydd, the Welsh form of David. In the US, it's strongly associated with the candy.

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is the<a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/161/spanish-names">Spanish name</a> Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

Taddeo

Borne by the esteemed Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

Tadao

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

Tiernan

Tabia

Ticha is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Eastern European languages, potentially as a diminutive of names containing 'ti' sounds. Alternatively, it could have African origins, particularly from southern African languages. The name possesses a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and simple two-syllable structure. Ticha remains rare in Western countries but may have regional significance in certain communities. Its brevity gives it a modern feel despite potential traditional roots. The name's international character makes it appealing for families seeking cross-cultural connections or a distinctive name that's still relatively straightforward to pronounce in multiple languages.

Ticha

Commonly heard in Hungary and some Slavic countries, Tibor has a large measure of continental dash. The name derives from the Roman town of Tibur, now called Tivoli. It is a Top 100 pick for baby boys in its native Hungary.

Tibor

Diminutive of Matthijs, the Dutch form of Matthew.

Ties

In medieval times, Tibb and Tib were nicknames for Theobald, which also gave way to short forms Tebb and Tipp.

Tibb

The quirky nickname Tig is exceedingly rare, but historically has been used as a short form of Antigone. Today, many people are familiar with the name via comedian Tig Notaro. Notaro was born Mathilde — she was dubbed Tig by her brother Renaud when he had difficulty pronouncing her given name.

Made familiar as a baby name via Tiger Woods, whose birth name is Eldrick. The golf star has made it a viable option for baby boys, and a handful of girls are also given the name each year in the US.

Tiger

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.
 
Now, of course, no such association exists, and Tib could be used on either sex.

Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th century, Tib was a term for a young girl, much like Tom was for young boys.
 
Tib was most commonly a nickname for Isabel, but it was also seen as a short form of Tabitha and Elizabeth. In the popular 1940s book series Betsy, Tacy, and Tib, Tib is a nickname for Thelma.

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.

Tigger

An energetic nickname name occasionally encountered in England, particularly among Telegraph-reading circles. It is traditionally short for Antigone, but nowadays it's just as often bestowed as a standalone name.
 
A notable bearer is the former nanny of Princes William and Harry, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was actually born Alexandra.

Tiggy

Female dog names that start with T currently in the Top 100 dog names include only 

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