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Invented nickname
Tippi is best known as the nickname of actress Tippi Hedren, star of Hitchcock's "The Birds" and "Marnie." Hedren's real name was Nathalie Kay; her father dubbed her Tippi. Although the name will…
Greek place name
The Vale of Tempe is an important place in Greek mythology as well as a real place in Greece. The ancient poets wrote of it as the halcyon dwelling of Apollo and the Muses. The modern cities in…
English word name
"conscious of benefit received"
In the Plymouth Colony of the seventeenth century, Thankful was the third most popular of the abstract word names. It disappeared after 1700 and has virtually no chance of returning.
English
"tree name"
Also know as the salt cedar, a plant known for enduring harsh conditions. This makes Tamarisk an intriguing nature name, suggesting resilience and strength, similar to the name Oak for boys.
"two pence"
This quirky British nickname-turned- real-name is most famously borne by English actress Tuppence Middleton, who was named for her mother Tina’s childhood nickname. There is also a British literary…
Unusual smoosh of Tim and Marie, Timmarie is one of those unique baby names that should probably stay that way.
Greek
"softness, delicacy"
Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
Greek name mentioned in the New Testament and one of the undiscovered unique baby names from the Bible.
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…
French gem name
"colorful jewel"
An elaborate and shiny choice.
"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"
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,…
Feminine variation of Theodotus, Latin from Greek
"given to god"
With Theodora showing signs of revival, this rare saints' name could be an appealing alternative.
Place name from Kansa
"place of potatoes"
The name of the capital city of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County, which is thought to come from a Kansa word meaning "good place to grow potatoes".
Cornish
"fair brow"
Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American-born baby.
Finnish, Estonian
"winter"
A sleek yet friendly name of Finnish and Estonian origin, Talvi is familiar in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden, but rare in English speaking countries. It comes from the Finnish talvi or Estonian talv ,…
Invented name
Tiabeanie Mariabeanie de la Rochambeau Grunkwitz is better known as Princess Bean on the Netflix animated series Disenchantment . Six sets of parents were inspired to use her name for their daughter…