Names Ending in T for Girls

Straightforward yet romantic, this is one newly minted name with long-term appeal, especially as a middle name. It was used as such for Tea Leoni and David Duchovny's Madelaine, whom they call West. Definitely ambigender, it was chosen by Marley Shelton for her daughter.


West

Yuliet

Absalat

An alternative form of Alilat, Allat, or al-Lat, the name of an ancient, pre-Islamic goddess, sometimes considered a mother and fertility goddess. 

Alilet

Well used in northern Europe, almost unknown in the US, Berit is could make an off-beat alternative to Betty, Beth, or Merritt for those with Scandinavian ancestry. 

Berit

Bright is a rare yet intriguing word name used for a female character in Ann Patchett's novel The Dutch House.<,/em >

Bright

Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Used to describe a curved shape more generally, it is heavily associated with the lunar calendar, with the moon forming a crescent sharp as it wanes and waxes throughout the month.
 
Ultimately from Latin, via Old French, Crescent started appearing in the US stats (albeit very quietly) in the 1070s, while in a more recent year, it was given to 7 girls. In France, it was even briefly popular for boys in the early 20th century.
 
Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon, though you may prefer elaborated options like Crescentia or Crescencia.

Crescent

Dalet

A variant of Elizabeth that is very popular in Hungary, that would translate well as a small quirky twist on the familiar classic.

Elizabet

Gursifat

Janett is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Janet, which itself is a diminutive form of Jane. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Janett traveled through medieval French before entering English usage. The double-T spelling variation adds a distinctive touch to the classic name while maintaining its traditional pronunciation. Janett saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, but has declined in usage since then. The name carries a vintage charm with associations of reliability and warmth. While less common than the standard Janet spelling, Janett offers a subtle twist that distinguishes it without dramatically changing the name's classic character and recognition factor.

Janett

Japneet

Lisset

Also written as Maʽat, this Egyptian goddess personified the virtues of truth, justice, harmony, law, order and balance, among others. She weighed the hearts of the dead to see if that person was worthy of entering paradise.

Maat was used to refer to both the goddess and the idea of the virtues she personified, and it was a very significant set of moral rules in Ancient Egyptian society, that even the creation of the universe was attributed to. An unexpected, deeply historical choice for a baby name.

Maat

Margarett is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This alternative spelling with the double 't' ending gives the classic name a slightly distinctive touch while maintaining its traditional roots and pronunciation. Margaret has been popular across centuries and cultures, associated with numerous queens, saints, and notable women throughout history. The variation Margarett offers the same rich heritage and elegant associations while standing apart from the more common spelling. The name conveys timeless qualities of value, beauty, and resilience, symbolized by the pearl that forms through adversity into something precious.

Margarett

A glowing and evocative word name that might be best saved for the middle spot, Starlight was nevertheless given to five girls in 2024. 

Starlight

Vylet

Vyolet is an alternative spelling of Violet, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'viola,' referring to the purple flower and color. This unique spelling variant maintains the pronunciation of the traditional name while offering a distinctive written form. The name Violet has historical roots dating back centuries, symbolizing modesty, faithfulness, and virtue in the Victorian language of flowers. While the traditional spelling has experienced significant popularity resurgence in recent decades, ranking among top girls' names, Vyolet remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking recognizable names with distinctive spellings. The 'y' spelling introduces a modern, slightly exotic flair to this classic nature-inspired name.

Vyolet

Yamilett

Adalett

The most popular girls' name ending in T is Scarlett, thanks more to actress Scarlett Johansson than to 

girl names ending with T in the US Top 1000

 include Violet, Juliet, Margaret, Margot, Elliott, and Bridget.

England, the top T-ending name for girls is Violet

, while in France it's Margot -- though of course the final T is not pronounced. In Sweden, Rut, a variation of Ruth, is the most popular girl name ending in the letter T.



Then of course there are those names that don't technically end with T but with

 that we recommend include Britt, Dot, Frost, Harriet, Kit, Millicent, Scout, and Witt.



A T ending works well if your surname starts with a vowel or with a consonant that sounds distinctly different from T, such as K or S. T endings are more difficult with last names that start with D or T.



Here are all our girls' names ending with the letter T, ranked by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby girl names ending in the letter T, including popular female names that end with T and unique girl names ending with T, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 8)

Girl Names Ending in T