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Tauria
Latin, place name
The name of an area of Peru, this could be a possibilty for a springtime baby born under the sign of Taurus.
Teague
Scottish
"bard, poet"
If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or…
Teilo
Welsh, meaning unknown
Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.
Teive
Teive is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Portuguese or Sephardic Jewish heritage. It may be related to the surname Teive found in Portuguese-speaking regions…
Thalassa
Greek
"the sea"
A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered…
Thelonius
Latinized form of German Tielo or Till
"people"
One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited it from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960s--just a sprinkling of baby boys…
Theone
Greek
"godly"
A solid, if somewhat serious Greek name. Theoni and Theona are variants. This might be a possibility if you're looking for an unusual route to Thea.
Theophilos
Greek
"loved by God"
Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North .
Theophilus
Greek
"loved by God; friend of God"
This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus. Theophilus North is the title…
Theora
Greek
"a thinker, watcher; gift of god"
There are two ways to look at Theora. On one hand, it's a contracted form of Theodora, blending the appeal of both Thea and Dora. In this case, it would mean "gift of god". On the other hand,…
Thilda
Thilda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive or variant of Matilda or Hilda. The name Matilda means 'strength in battle,' while Hilda means 'battle woman' or…
Thoma
Thoma as a feminine name is an uncommon variation of the more familiar Thomas, which has Greek origins meaning 'twin'. While Thomas is traditionally masculine across many cultures, Thoma represents a…
Thomasin
English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Pre-Thomasina female form of Thomas, now seen as more literary and upscale British. In Thomas Hardy's novel The Return of the Native, a leading character is Thomasin Yeobright.
Timontheo
Timontheo is a masculine name that appears to be a unique variation of Timothy, which comes from the Greek 'Timotheos' meaning 'honoring God' or 'honored by God.' This elaborate version incorporates…
Timotheos
Timotheos is the original Greek form of Timothy, derived from Greek elements meaning 'honoring God' or 'God's honor.' This classical version maintains the full richness of its ancient origins,…
Tirzah
Hebrew
"delight"
A fairly common Hebrew name without much crossover potential.
Tishka
Tishka is a masculine name with Russian or Slavic origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Tikhon or similar names. In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express familiarity and…
Toivo
Finnish, Estonian
"hope"
This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian…
Tyreas
Tyreas is a distinctive masculine name with unclear etymological origins, though it appears to be a modern American creation possibly derived from the Greek name Tyrus (meaning 'strength') or as a…
Ulysses
Latin variation of Odysseus, Greek
"wrathful"
Ulysses is one of the few U boys' names anyone knows -- with heavy links to the Homeric hero of The Odyssey , the eighteenth US president Ulysses Grant, and the James Joyce novel -- all of which…