English Names that Start With T

Twain can be thought of as a modernization (and possible namesake) of the dated Wayne, seasoned with the humor of Mark Twain, who adopted it from a river term.


Twain

Twiggy was the working name of English international supermodel and original 'mod squad' girl Lesley Lawson. While the name conjures images of cool 60s parties and glamour, be warned that this could be a hard name to wear as a teenager, particularly if you're not stick thin. Perhaps best to keep this one as a middle name or nickname.
 Twiggy is less likely to be used in Australia, where it is also closely linked to less-than-glamourous mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest.

Twiggy

In the Plymouth Colony of the seventeenth century, Thankful was the third most popular of the abstract word names.  It disappeared after 1700 and has virtually no chance of returning.

Thankful

Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?

Trix

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

Tamra is both a contracted form of Tamara and an Arab village in Jezreel Valley, Israel. As such, its meaning could be "date palm" or "fruit" more generally, or it could relate to an old Arabic word (tumrah) for making a pit to store corn. The latter is possibly the source of the place name
 
Notably borne by film director Tamra Davies, reality TV star Tamra Judge, and Paiute politician Tamra Borchardt-Slayton, Tamra coincides with a Sanskrit word for copper (via tam meaning "gloom and darkness"), adding another layer to the name.
 
Snappy and cool to some, slightly incomplete to others, Tamra was briefly popular in the US in the late 50s and early 60s, though it remained in the Top 1000 until 1988. The Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 (TAMRA) was then passed and the declined rapidly in popularity. Yet to recover, fewer than five girls have been called Tamra in recent years.

Tamra

Similar in sound but fresher than Brandy or Mandy, Tandy is an upbeat and playful choice that actually has international and ancient roots. As a Zulu and Xhosa name, it may be a variation on Thandie or Thandiwe, meaning "beloved", while as an English and Scottish name, it may be considered a diminutive of Andrew, formed by the practise of adding or swapping the first initial, as in the case of Bobbie for Robert or Teddy for Edward.
 
Alternative interpretations include that it's derived from the Old Norman Tancred ("thoughtful counsel"),, from the Old English names Tancwine ("thoughtful friend") and Tatwine ("cheerful friend"), or from the English surname Tanda, a name meaning "fire", given to those who worked with hearths.

Tandy

A Medieval diminutive of Denis and the source of the surname Tennyson, or perhaps a nickname for Tennessee.  

Tenney

If you like your place names bold and undiscovered and if you like Dallas but don't want something in the US Top 1000, then Texas might just be for you. Sporadically and quietly used for girls since the 1880s, nicknames Tex and Tess might appeal.
 
Meaning "friend", the name was adapted from the indigenous Caddo language word táy:sha which was used by the Spanish for the Caddo nation. It was originally spelled as Tejas, but Anglicized as Texas. Alternatively, and perhaps less excitingly, it could also come from the Spanish teja meaning "roof tiles".
 
Content creator Helen Johnson (also known as bleuu) chose Texas for her daughter in 2026.

Texas

A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound name, it may be interpreted as "strength and light"; "married to strength"; "speaking strong and softly"; or "strong lily". Alternatively, it may be a play of the word "truly", making it a virtue adjacent choice.

Trula

Tomkin is a diminutive form of Thomas, with the affectionate suffix '-kin,' which historically indicated 'little one' or 'son of.' This medieval diminutive form gives the name a charming, slightly archaic quality. While not commonly used in modern times, Tomkin has a distinctive character that sets it apart from the more frequently used Tom or Tommy. And it can make a unique honor name or nickname for boy named after Grandpa Thomas.


Tomkin

This Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas has a slight playful air and a sweet feel to it, but also fits in with surname-style choices like Lincoln and Collins. Yet to feature in the US stats, if Macklin and Franklin work, could Tomlin be worth consideration?



Tomlin

While it might sound like a purely mathematical option, Trig is considered an Anglicized form of the Old Norse name, Trygve (pronounced TRUYG-vuh or TREEG-vuh, depending on region), which means "trustworthy" — a quality many parents would value. Also written as Trigg and Tryg, international variants include the Icelandic Tryggvi (TRIK-vee) and the Swedish Tryggve. 
 
There is a chance, however, that some parents are using the name as a reference to trigonometry, perhaps out of a love for mathematics, but perhaps more likely as a way to evoke the number three. As trigonometry deals with the sides and angles on triangles, Trig may work as an unexpected way to nickname a third generation junior, to celebrate a third born son, or to discretely reference three as a lucky number.
 
American politician Sarah Palin chose the name Trig for her son back in 2008, which did lead to a slight spike of interest in the name. The spelling Trigg is more popular however (though not by much).

Trig

Chosen by US politician, Sarah Palin back the late 80s, Track is an unexpected word name with multiple layers. Perhaps too on the nose for most, it has appeared in the US stats only one, in 2011, when it was given to 8 boys. 
 
Still, in the age of word names ranging for Lyric to Chosen, Wilder to Excel, Track could fit in. On one hand, it feels totally sporty, bringing to mind running tracks and sports venues. On the other, it's wilder, associated with trails beaten in to the earth by hikers, with treks through the woods, across farmland, or up mountain sides. 
 
Alternatively, it's a musical choice, used for one of several songs on a recording, however, it may also be associated with the trace or impression something leaves behind, with railway lines, and with following or finding something.
 
Sarah Palin and her former husband Todd chose it to honor their love for running, and as such, Track feels like it could fit with Chase and Dash, as much as it could with Trail, Canyon, Wilder, Cadence, and Everest.

Track

A powerful yet playful choice, Tupelo is a name with southern charm, appearing on the map as as place in Mississippi and as the name of a tree with soft, light wood that grows in the swamps of the south. The tree is associated with adaptability and resilience, with a light, mild honey, and with artistic tree carving, lend the name strength, sweetness, and creative flair.
 
Derived from the Creek words ito and opilwa, the name translates to "swamp tree", and has been notably borne by author Tupelo Hassman. Van Morrison's 1971 album Tupelo Honey has also brought the name more attention, though it does remain a rare choice. 
 
Actress Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, named her daughter Tupelo Storm in honor of Elvis's birth city.

Tupelo

Blending popular nickname Tommy with familiar middle name Lee, this hyphenated boy name follows the pattern of others in the charts: a short-form first with more classic, single-syllable second part.  A recent year saw it rank in the Top 500 in England and Wales, making it one of the most popular double-barrelled names for boys. 

Tommy-lee

Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from the Creek words ito and opilwa, meaning "swamp tree". Also the name of a city in Mississippi, Tupelo trees are associated with adaptability, wood carving, and honey, making the name feel sweet, strong, and arty at the same time.
 
The actress, Riley Keough (the granddaughter of Elvis Presley), gave her daughter the name Tupelo in 2022, in honor of Elvis's birth city, while many may have been made more aware of the name thanks to Van Morrison's album, Tupelo Honey.

Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of Pisces), Trafford (a fishy surname), or Minnow instead. 

Trout

Vintage, cutesy, and energetic at the same time, Teddy-James is a hyphenated name used occasionally in the UK where it joins the likes of Tommy-Jay and Rory-John.

Teddy-james

An aspirational and confident word name, Triumph has been given to a small handful of boys each year since 2007, but 2024 saw it make its US debut for girls, when it was given to six. For some, Triumph may feel like a heavy name to live up, though it could be cool in the middle spot, following in the fashion of Wise, Noble, and Valor. 
 
Alternatively, it may feel like an apt and symbolic choice after a difficult pregnancy journey, or, it might make a spiritual name, in the style of Chosen, Glory, and Hallelujah, evoking the idea that new life is representative of God's greatness. 
 
Actors and content creators Lena and Anthony Todd have a daughter called Triumph.

Triumph

English names that start with the letter T for boys and girls, including Twain, Twiggy, Thankful, Trix, Tahnee, Tamra, Tandy, Tenney, Texas, Trula, Tomkin, Tomlin, Trig, Track, Tupelo, Tommy-lee, Tupelo, Trout, Teddy-james, and Triumph. (Page 6)

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