Terrific T names [girls]

Talia

Hebrew; Australian Aboriginal

"gentle dew from heaven; by the water"

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…

Thalia

Greek

"to flourish"

Thalia was one of the Three Graces in Greek mythology, and also the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, making this a Hellenic choice worthy of consideration. In the Rick Riordan series Percy Jackson…

Taja

Arabic

"to mention, to name"

Soft, sultry resonance.

Theodosia

Greek

"gift of God"

This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter…

Tasha

Diminutive of Natasha

See NATASHA.

Tammy

English, diminutive of Tamara

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.

Temperance

Virtue name

Not too long ago, Temperance was found only on lists of Puritan baby names . With increased increase in virtue names, and Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan on long-running television series Bones , this…

Tawny

English word name

"golden brown"

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

Tamika

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.…

Tangela

Invented name

Is it related to Angela? Or Tangelo? One invention that doesn't improve on any original.

Theta

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.

Tamara

Hebrew

"date palm tree"

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

Tamatha

Tamatha is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Tabitha or Samantha. With potential biblical connections through Tabitha (a woman known for her charitable works in the New Testament) and…

Tambra

Tambra is a feminine name with a melodious, rhythmic quality. It appears to be a variant of Tamara, which derives from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning "date palm" or "palm tree." The altered spelling…

Tina

Diminutive of Christina et al

Tina, despite its petite and tinkly image, is apt these days to be replaced by the more elegant originals, Christina and Martina.It does have some strong namesakes, though, in Tina Turner (born Anna…

Tallulah

Choctaw, Irish

"leaping water, lady of abundance"

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…

Theresa

English form of the Spanish Teresa

"to harvest"

The popular appeal of the strong, intelligent Saint Teresa of Avila, combined with the selfless compassion of the more recent Mother Teresa, have fused to give this second-tier classic a somewhat…

Tabitha

Aramaic

"gazelle"

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,…

Tamela

Tamela is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variation of Tamara or Pamela, combining elements of both popular names. The name…

Thora

Norse

"thunder goddess"

Thora, related to Thor, is the ancient Norse thunder goddess name that's much softer and gentler than its meaning suggests. A noted bearer is actress Thora Birch.