Unique Names that Start With T

Thatcher

English occupational name

"roof thatcher"

Thatcher is an open and friendly freckle-faced surname, fresher sounding than Tyler or Taylor, that dates back to the days of thatched-roof cottages. It is catching on with modern parents—it reached…

Tylan

Invented name, variation of Tyler or Rylan

Though it lends itself well to the pleasant nickname Ty, it's also the name of an antibiotic powder for animals.

Talon

French word name

"large claw of a bird of prey"

Rough and rugged, Talon is often associated with birds of prey, though more generally, it refers to any large claw, whether that's physical, metaphorical, or fantastical. The name has appeared in the…

Titan

Greek

"defender"

This name comes from Greek mythology, where the Titans were a band of immortal, powerful giants. Popular movie of 2000 Remember the Titans may be partly responsible for this name's ranking in the Top…

Torin

Irish, Spanish, French

"little chief, little hill, mound; holding fast; bull"

Though it has a Scandinavian ring (a la Thorfinn), Torin is in fact a multicultural choice, an occasional feature in the UK Top 1000, and given to around 150 boys in the US each year. Connected to…

Taylen

Modern invented name

A newly coined unisex name that, for boys, feels like a cross between Talon and Taylor. One of the many unique unisex names invented from elements popular in other names.

Thorin

Norse and Scandinavian

"thunder or brave and daring"

Some sources give Thorin as a variation of the thunder god name Thor, equivalent to Thoren, while others says it comes from the verb að þora, meaning "to dare." This is a dwarf's name that first…

Tristian

Variation of Tristan, compound name

"noise, sorrow; + anointed one, follower of Christ"

Tristian can be considered a compound name, combining Tristan and Christian, however, it may also be used simply as a spelling variation of the former. The name could therefore have several different…

Tahj

Variation of Taj, Arabic

"crown"

More common than steamlined Tahj, thanks to actor Tahj Mowry, brother of Tia and Tamara.

Truman

English

"loyal one"

Truman is an upstanding presidential name that radiates an aura of integrity and moral truth, values any parent would want for a child. It seems definitely headed for a revival. Also associated with…

Trevon

Modern invented name

Americanization of Trevor that is catching on, as are other versions Trevion and Trevin.

Tylen

Variation of Tyler, English

"maker of tiles"

A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James…

Truth

English word name

"the state of being the case"

True has become an accepted first and middle name; Truth makes an even stronger statement. And with nearly 150 baby boys named Truth in the US in the most recent year counted, as many as were named…

Taj

Arabic

"crown"

Taj is a cool-sounding name reflecting the magnificence of the seventeenth-century Indian Taj Mahal, chosen by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his son. The musician known as Taj Mahal was born Henry…

Tamir

Hebrew

"owner of many palm trees"

A Near Eastern favorite, with an agreeable, evocative sound.