Updated October 2026
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Mohawk
"she who puts things in place; she who bumps into things"
Tekakwitha was a 17th-century Mohawk woman, who survived the smallpox epidemic that killed her family. She is known for rejecting pressures from those around her to give up her Catholic beliefs and…
Norwegian
"new thunder"
This stormy name comes from the Old Norse elements, Þórr and nýr , giving it the meaning "new thunder" or "new Thor". Strong yet playful, it's a rare choice that may appeal to those looking for a…
Polish form of Thomais, Greek, Aramaic
"twin"
The Polish form of the Greek Thomais (or Thomaida), this feminine variation of Thomas was borne by a 5th century saint, celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church. A rare…
Amharic, Ethiopian
"patience"
A spirited and distinctive name, used predominantly in its native Ethiopia, Tigst can also be spelled as Tigist. Derived from Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, it has the virtuous meaning…
Italian place name, Latin
"tower"
While Tosca, taken from Toscana, the Italian name for the region, is better established as a name, Tuscany has seen sporadic usage since the 2000s. Sunny and intriguing, Tuscany is associated with…
English word name
"a great victory or achievement"
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,…
Word name
"someone who beats, whips, and hits; the winner of a competition"
Is Thrasher a totally violent choice, or a cool, edgy, and triumphant name, shared with a skateboarding magazine? It's up to you, though it does sound fairly harsh in our opinion. Nevertheless, five…
American invented name
Looks very much like it lost its first initial.
Gemstone name
Rare for girls and rarer still for boys, Topaz is a gemstone name with a cool -Z ending, reminiscent of stylish options such as Azriel, Azariah, and Azai, along with the more classic Christopher,…
Swedish, Norwegian, Aramaic, Greek
"twin man; manly twin"
Typically used as a surname, Thomander blends the Biblical Thomas with the Greek element ander , to form a name which means "manly twin", or more simply "twin man". Notably borne by the 19th…
English
"loyal, faithful, honest"
Noble and chivalrous but spiritual too, Trueheart is a virtue name that also appears as a surname. Used by the Puritans in reference to the Biblical quote "Let us draw near with a true heart in full…
American
"son of a Texan; friend's son, son of the ally"
Similar in style to Easton, Stetson, Jaxson, and Weston, Texson is a contemporary choice with a rugged, cowboy vibe. Pronounced very much like the descriptor of someone from Texas, the name may be…
Greek, English
"cheese; rock ; land of Eoghan, land of the yew tree"
Edgy and cool but ancient too, Tyro fits in with the likes of Kyro and Mylo. It appeared on the US stats for the first time on 2024 when it was given to 5 boys. In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a…
Blend of Timéo and Maël, French
"to honor the chief; honored prince"
A modern French name that's been appearing in the Top 500 in its native country in recent years, the exact origins of Timaël are unknown, though it's possibly a blend of Timéo (or Timothée) and Maël.…
Diminutive or feminine form of Thierry, French, Germanic
"ruler of the people"
A sweet sounding choice with a strong meaning, Thiette is a diminutive of the 60s French favorite, Thierry. Appealing perhaps to fans of Miette, Liette, Colette, and similar, it may be said as…
"succeed, to develop and progress, to prosper"
Bold word names are on the rise, and this one fits in with declarative choices like Prosper, Chosen, and Brave. With the Th- of Theo and the strong "i" sound of Kai, Levi, and Silas, Thrive could be…
Greek
"cheese; rock"
While Tyro has only ever appeared in the US stats for boys, in Greek mythology, it was borne by a princess, who was named for her pale "goat's cheese" complexion. She is notably the grandmother of…
"to see the constellations, stars, and heavens"
Also spelled as Teiresias, this is the name of a blind seer in Greek mythology, who was transformed into a woman for seven years, and blinded by Hera after becoming involved in an argument between…
Modern creation
"true sky, true heavens, true majesty"
A faux Hawaiian name, blending that popular -lani ending with the virtuous "Tru-". Appearing in the US charts for the first time in 2025, it was given to 6 girls, joining the ranks of True, Truly,…
While nature names, even those of fierce animals and mountain peaks, are used for children these days, architectural features like this somehow seem a bit cold.