Finnish Names that Start With T

  1. Timo
    • Origin:

      Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
    • Meaning:

      "honoring God"
    • Description:

      Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.
  2. Taavi
    • Origin:

      Estonian and Finnish form of David, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      A compact yet impactful name, Taavi is an international variation of the Biblical classic David, notably used in Estonia and Finland. Estonian prime minister Taavi Rõivas was one bearer of the name.
  3. Toivo
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Estonian
    • Meaning:

      "hope"
    • Description:

      This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.
  4. Taneli
    • Origin:

      Finnish from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Finnish form of Daniel

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