Russian Names that Start With T
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- Tatiana
Origin:
Russian from Latin family nameDescription:
Tatiana was derived from Tatius, a Sabine-Latin family name of unknown origin. Titus Tatius was the name of an ancient king who ruled over the Sabines, an ancient Italic tribe who lived near Rome. The Romans used the name Tatius even after the Sabines died out and created the derivative forms Tatianus and Tatiana. The names were eventually disseminated throughout the Orthodox Christian world, including Russia.
- Theodosia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter Theodosia ("Dear Theodosia" is a song in the smash musical Hamilton), and it was the birth name of silent screen vamp Theda Bara. Theodosia actually appeared on the US popularity lists in the 1880s and 90s.
- Tora
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
- Tanya
Origin:
Russian diminutive of TatianaDescription:
Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name Tatiana.
- Tatyana
Origin:
Spelling variation of TatianaDescription:
Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.
- Talya
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of Natalya; also spelling variation of TaliaDescription:
See TALIA.
- Tishka
- Tolya
- Tiriro
- Tassia
Origin:
Diminutive of Anastasia, GreekMeaning:
"resurrection"Description:
Tassia is an obscure short form used mostly in Russia and Eastern Europe, where the name Anastasia as in the executed Russian princess is common. Rarely found in the English-speaking world, Tassia could make a distinctive and attractive nickname for this elegant royal name and can easily stand on its own.
- Taisiya
- Todor
- Tati
Origin:
Short form of TatianaDescription:
Argentine model Tati Cotliar is bringing notice to this shortening of the classic Russian name Tatiana. Tati is cute but teasable; you may need to have supermodel looks and poise to pull it off.
- Tatjana
Origin:
German, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, SerbianMeaning:
"from Latin family name"Description:
Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana and Tatyana.
- Timofey
Origin:
Russian variation of TimothyMeaning:
"honoring God"Description:
A form of Timothy that is popular in its native Russia.
- Tima
- Terezilya
- Todos
- Timka
- Tamarka