Dog Names

Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning. 

Takeo

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient name was brought into modern usage by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who used it as one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/673/middle-names">middle names</a> for his fourth child, a baby girl.
 
The Latinized form of the name is Endelienta, it could mean "fire soul".

Endellion

Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.

Endeavour

This Georgian name is of unclear meaning, but it may derive from Persian zar "gold".

Emzar

Catalan form of Amparo, found especially in Valencia.

Empar

Tama is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Māori tradition, it typically means 'child' or 'son' though it's used for girls in other contexts. In Japanese, Tama can mean 'jewel' or 'pearl,' symbolizing something precious and beautiful. The name also appears in Hebrew as a variation of 'Tamar,' meaning 'date palm.' Tama's simplicity and gentle sound make it appealing cross-culturally, while its brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient roots. The name carries a natural elegance with its balanced two syllables and open vowel sounds. Though not widely common in Western countries, Tama offers a straightforward yet distinctive option for parents seeking a name that is both international and accessible, with positive associations of preciousness and natural beauty.

Tama

Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo. 

Tamayo

Tammuz is the Semitic variation of Dumuzid, a name from Sumerian mythology. Tammuz is the name of fourth month on the Hebrew calendar, corresponding with June and July on the Gregorian calendar.
 
A minor character in the Old Testament is named Tammuz.

Tammuz

This Puritan virtue name is unstylish, but sympathetic and appealing, in these largely uncomfortable times. 

Comfort

Attractive name associated both with a queenly character who meets a very grisly end in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus and popular teen fantasy novelist Tamora Pierce. Shakespearean puns in the name include amor for love and moor as the character was in love with a Moor, though any parent interested in the name should be aware of its tragic association.

Tamora

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 Plowright and Sir Laurence Olivier..
 Tamsyn is the alternative medieval Cornish spelling. Other spellings are represented by actresses Tamzin Outhwaite and Tamzin Merchant, and by writer Tamasin Day-Lewis, sister of Daniel.
 Tamsin is a 1999 fantasy novel by Peter Beagle.

Tamsin

This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq. 

Tanaquil

In Maori mythology Tāne (also called Tāne Mahuta) was the god of forests and birds, son of the sky god Rangi and the earth goddess Papa. Tāne was the one who pushed his powerful parents apart to create the land and sky. 

 In Tahiti, Tane is the god of peace and beauty, making this a name with multiple wonderful legendary associations.

Tane

We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine. 

Tangerine

A South American dance style whose name derives from Latin tangere "touch". It's also a popular orange-flavored fizzy drink in the UK, as well as the word for the letter T in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Tango

his engaging French saint's name, pronounced like tangy, with a hard 'g,' also has a creative connection to French surrealist painter Yves Tanguy.

Tanguy

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 North Africa, and the consort of its supreme god, Tanith is also spelled as Tanit, Tanis, and Tanitha.
 
The exact meaning of the name is unknown, however, theories include that it means "serpent lady", "river", or "smoky one".

Tanith

Back in the day, Con was a nickname for Cornelius and Conrad. Today it feels like a pet form of Connor.

Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen. 

Tanwen

Tanwyn is a modern Welsh name that can work for either sex depending on the spelling -- wyn is the traditional boys' spelling, while wen as in Tanwen is the girls' version.

Famous bearers include surfer Tanwyn Travers and the hero of a Victorian Welsh legend titled Envy Burns Itself.

Tanwyn

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