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Terosina is a melodic feminine name with likely Romance language origins, potentially derived from Teresa (Greek: 'harvester' or 'hunter'). The '-sina' suffix suggests Italian or Spanish linguistic…
Terrentia is an extremely rare feminine name with Latin origins. It appears to be a feminine form of Terrentius (Terence), an ancient Roman family name possibly meaning 'tender' or 'smooth.' The name…
Latin
"third"
Tertia—which is occasionally used in the UK, but rarely in the US, would make an unconventional but interesting possibility for the third child in a family. Terza and Terzo are lively Italian…
Teyna is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Taina (meaning 'secret' in Finnish) or possibly related to Tina or Teena. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with…
Feminine variation of Thaddeus, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Although Thaddeus has long been used in this country, Thaddea is almost unknown and, with its air of mystery, could make a distinctive choice. Thaddea might be a unique substitute for the…
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…
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.
"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.
This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult for a modern child to carry, though it can be an original way to get to cute nickname Thea or even Theo or Teddie. The English…
"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,…
Theresia is a feminine name with ancient Greek and Latin origins. It's a traditional variant of Teresa or Theresa, derived from the Greek word "therizo" meaning "to harvest" or possibly from the…
"lady"
This variation of Despina stems from Despoina, meaning "lady" in Greek. It is a phonetic representation of how the name is pronounced in Greek, with a "th" sound like in the word "this".…
Eighth letter of Greek Alphabet
Theta is the name of the eighth letter of the ancient Greek alphabet, which is also the symbol of death. As such, it has rarely been used as a baby name.
Hebrew; diminutive of Theresa, English
"delightful; harvest"
This rarely used Old Testament name will inevitably set off a connection to thirst. Thirza was historically used as both an independent name and as a nickname for Theresa.
Thyrza is a rare feminine name with literary associations, most notably appearing in George Eliot's poem 'The Spanish Gypsy' and in Mary Shelley's writings. It likely derives from the Greek name…
Tiphara is an exotic feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Hebrew origins or created as a modern variation of names like Tiffany or Zipporah. The 'ph' combination gives it a…
Hebrew
"fear, revere"
In the Bible, this name belongs to a son of Jehaleleel, of the tribe of Judah. But it feels wearable for either sex in the twenty-first century.
Tirsa is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the biblical location Tirzah, mentioned in the Old Testament as a beautiful city in ancient Israel whose name means…
"Avenging murder"
The name of one of the Furies in Greek mythology, a goddess who avenged crimes of murder. She is described as wearing a dripping blood-red robe, with a serpent coiled around her waist.
"lover of nature"
Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.
