T Names - interesting - alphabetical order

By kkleinh

Updated Sat May 06 2023

Tommy
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Thomas
- Meaning:
  "twin"
- Description:
  A surprising number of parents choose to put the nickname Tommy on their son's birth certificate rather than the more traditional Thomas. Perhaps even more surprising is thE fact that Tommy has never been off the United States popularity charts. More recently, however, the name has been trending downward.
Ty
- Origin:
  Diminutive of various Ty-beginning names
- Description:
  As Tyler has begun to recede, a number of parents, including the Wayne Gretzkys, have cut straight to the livelier short form.
Tori
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
- Meaning:
  "victory; bird"
- Description:
  A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable, sinking in the polls significantly since reaching a peak of Number 142 in 1994. It dropped out of the US popularity charts in 2021, and even earlier in the UK, perhaps owing to the sound-alike political party nickname.

Taio
- Origin:
  Yoruba, Japanese, Spanish
- Meaning:
  "of joy; peaceful or great man; gift of god"
- Description:
  British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map. This wasn't his first time of dropping or changing names, however. Born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, it is likely that his middle name was inspired by his birth name, Adetayo, a Yoruba name meaning "crown of joy.
Torrance
- Origin:
  Scottish habitational surname
- Meaning:
  "from the hillocks"
- Description:
  Popularized for girls after Kirsten Dunst portrayed high school cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman in the 2000 movie Bring it On. Tori is an easy nickname.
Thia
- Description:
  Thia is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Cynthia, Anthea, or Dorothea. Alternatively, it could derive from the Greek 'theia,' meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' In some cultures, Thia might be connected to the Greek Titaness Theia, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn. The name has a delicate, melodic quality despite its brevity. While not among the most popular names, Thia has seen occasional use throughout the English-speaking world. Its simplicity, classic feel, and mythological connections appeal to parents seeking a short but meaningful name. Thia combines ancient roots with a contemporary sound that works well in today's naming landscape.

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