Updated October 2026
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Nature name
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
Hebrew
"Yahweh is good"
Modern Hebrew form of Tobiah
Greek
"fighting from afar"
Famously the name of Odysseus and Penelope's son in Homer's Odyssey , Telemachus derives from the Greek elements tele meaning "far off" and mache meaning "battle". A rare and weighty choice,…
Native American, invented name
This melodious portmanteau name is borne by Tatewin Means (full name: Tatuye Topa Najin Win), who became the first indigenous woman to run for Attorney General in the 2018 South Dakota election. She…
Surname
"trinity"
This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario. Troian is a family name on her father's maternal side, possibly meaning "of Troy", but more likely…
This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American…
English, diminutive of Taylor
"tailor"
Tay is occasionally used on its own, or as a nickname for the now fading Taylor.
Latin herb name
Aromatic but also problematic.
Phoenician
"serpent lady; unknown"
Intriguing and alluring with the feel of names like Delyth and Lilith, Tanith is the name of an ancient Phoenician goddess of the moon, love, and fertility. The patron of the city of Carthage in…
Word name
We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
Plant name from Greek
"dragon herb"
French gem name
"colorful jewel"
An elaborate and shiny choice.
English
"dusk"
"persistence"
A rare virtue-style name, associated with determination and dedication to a particular cause or goal, with having a strong grip, and with an enduring existence. This could be spun positively and…
French
"short verse poem"
Arabic
"religious rite; lucky charm"
An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
Italian
"warbling note"
English from Tahltan
"flat-topped volcano"
A tuya is a type of distinctive, flat-topped, steep-sided volcano formed when lava erupts through a thick glacier or ice sheet. The generic name comes from Tuya Butte in British Columbia, Canada,…
English, contracted form of Thomasina
"twin"
Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…
"tree and spice name"
A hardwood tree native to Africa, India and other tropical regions, which bears sweet pod-shaped fruits which are used as a flavoring in many world cuisines, including Indian and Filipino. A rare and…