feminine names beginning with t u and v

Though never as popular as the name of her Bewitched mother, Samantha, Tabitha has its own quirky, magical charm. The name of a charitable woman who was restored to life by Saint Peter in the Bible, it was a popular Puritan choice. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick chose it for one of their twin daughters, which gave it a slight boost. Nonetheless, Tabitha remains in decline.

Tailor is an occupational name that has transitioned to feminine usage in recent decades, though it remains relatively uncommon. Derived from the English word for a person who makes and alters clothing, it represents craftsmanship and attention to detail. This name follows the trend of professional surnames becoming given names, similar to Parker, Mason, and Cooper. The spelling reflects the traditional occupation rather than the variant 'Taylor,' which has become much more popular as a unisex name. Tailor carries connotations of precision, creativity, and artisanal skill. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something recognizable yet uncommon for their daughters.

Talia is derived from the Hebrew elements tal, meaning "dew," and yah, in reference to God. In the mythology of one ancient sect, Talia was one of ten angels who attended the sun on its daily course. The occasionally homophonous name Thalia has unrelated Greek origins.

This hauntingly euphonious Choctaw name has re-entered the public domain, as memories of the outrageous actress Tallulah Bankhead have faded. For years, Tallulah was a name associated only with Bankhead, named for her paternal grandmother who was named after the Georgia town of Tallulah Falls.

Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.

Tamika is a feminine name with African origins, particularly derived from Swahili. It means 'sweet' or 'sweetheart' and gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name embodies warmth and affection, reflecting positive personality traits. Tamika reached its peak popularity in 1975 but has gradually declined since then. Despite this decline, it remains recognized and appreciated for its melodic sound and positive connotations. The name is often associated with strength and sweetness, making it a meaningful choice that balances distinctive character with familiarity.

Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.

An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine name meaning "sweetheart" in the Turkic Karachay-Balkar language.

Tania is a Russian name that has been fully integrated into the American name pool, retaining just a touch of its Slavic flavor. It started as a pet form of Tatiana, which is beginning to be used in this country as well. Also spelled Tanya, as in country singer Tanya Tucker.

Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name Tatiana.

Despite a rich history in Irish myth preceding its plantation appearance in Gone with the Wind, widespread use in the seventies caused Tara to lose its Irish accent.

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Tatiana was derived from Tatius, a Sabine-Latin family name of unknown origin. Titus Tatius was the name of an ancient king who ruled over the Sabines, an ancient Italic tribe who lived near Rome. The Romans used the name Tatius even after the Sabines died out and created the derivative forms Tatianus and Tatiana. The names were eventually disseminated throughout the Orthodox Christian world, including Russia.

Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.

Taylor is one of the prime unisex surnames used for girls and has also been a soap opera favorite. Taylor was in the Top 10 for the last several years of the twentieth century, so that now it tends to feel a little nineties – though Taylor Swift is keeping it in the spotlight and Tay is a charming nickname. Garth Brooks and Bryan Cranston have daughters named Taylor; Taylor Schilling portrays lead Piper Chapman in Orange is the New Black.

As Meghan/Megan and Reagan/Regan show signs of wilting, along comes Teagan to take up the slack: definitely one to consider. The vast majority of American babies named Teagan are now girls. A variant spelling is Teaghan.

Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.

Tailored Tegan is a Welsh name, developed from the element teg meaning "beautiful, pretty". Sweet but tough, is interpreted to mean "darling, or favorite", and is also the Welsh word for toy.

Teigan is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, though it's also used as a variant spelling of the Welsh name Tegwen, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful.' In some interpretations, it may derive from elements meaning 'beautiful' and 'blessed.' This contemporary-sounding name gained modest recognition in Australia and New Zealand before spreading to other English-speaking countries. Teigan's popularity increased in the early 2000s, though it remains a relatively uncommon choice. The name appeals to parents seeking a melodic name with Celtic roots that balances uniqueness with familiar pronunciation. Alternative spellings include Tegan, Teegan, and Tagan, with Teigan offering a softer, more feminine visual impression.

Teigen is rising in popularity now that model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has made it more visible.