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By ScarlettRobin · Updated May 2023
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Etruscan
"gift of God"
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
Tanazia is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation combining several possible naming elements. The prefix 'Tan-' may relate to names like Tanya (of Slavic origin) or Tanisha, while the…
Invented name
Is it related to Angela? Or Tangelo? One invention that doesn't improve on any original.
English, Zulu, Xhosa
"strong, manly; beloved"
Similar in sound but fresher than Brandy or Mandy, Tandy is an upbeat and playful choice that actually has international and ancient roots. As a Zulu and Xhosa name, it may be a variation on Thandie…
South African, Xhosa
"beloved"
A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.
Word name
We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
Variation of Tanith, Phoenician, Native American, Cree
"daughter"
This obscure name found in Sinclair Lewis's 1923 novel Babbitt is a bit hipper than most other is-ending names like Janis and Doris. Some sources consider it a variation of Tanith, who is a…
Welsh
"holy fire"
Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen.
French, fortune-telling cards
A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.
Latin herb name
Aromatic but also problematic.
Possible variation of Jasmine
Probably better to stick with Jasmine -- this one's a little too Tasmanian devil. Or Tasmine might be better scrambled to the lovely Cornish Tamsin.
Tasoula is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Anastasia, though it can sometimes stand as an independent name. The suffix '-oula' in Greek adds an…
Latin
"like a bull"
Taura is a possibility for a girl born between mid-April and mid-May, but, if a name is destiny, its meaning does suggest stubbornness. Consider Laura, Flora, or Honora instead.
Hebrew, feminine variation of Tavor
"break, fracture"
Tavora is an attractive option, based on the name of a mountain in northern Israel. But the meaning of Tavora and brother name Tavor is less than optimal.
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.
Modern invented name
Strictly southwestern.
Place-name, Caddo
"friend"
If you like your place names bold and undiscovered and if you like Dallas but don't want something in the US Top 1000, then Texas might just be for you. Sporadically and quietly used for girls since…
Arabic, Greek
"praise; death"
A multicultural choice with two rather different meanings, Thana is an Arabic name with the spiritual meaning of "praise". It may also appear as Thanaa, Sana, and Sena, the latter spellings…
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…
Theophaneia is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'theophania,' meaning 'manifestation of God' or 'divine appearance.' In Greek tradition, the term referred to festivals…
