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Diminutive of Christopher
The new kid on the block in terms of Christopher short forms, it was introduced into the mix by actor Topher Grace, who didn't like Chris.
English and Scottish occupational name
"metalworker"
If you're tired of Oliver, you might consider this energetic three-syllable surname instead, so you could have a little Tolly instead of an Ollie. Tolliver is a not-too-obvious occupational Scottish…
Tallas is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Tallis, meaning 'flourishing,' or could be a variation of the surname Tallis, which has English…
English
"command of the valley"
Upscale and upstanding.
Nature name
One of the more unusual nature names , that of a variety of pine tree. Tam might sleeken and modernize it.
Tedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing a rare variant of Theodoric or Theuderic. These ancient names combine the elements 'theud' (people, tribe) and 'ric' (power, ruler),…
Tearlach is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, traditionally pronounced 'CHAR-lach.' It's the Scottish Gaelic form of Charles, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or…
Templar is an uncommon masculine name with strong historical connections. Derived from the medieval Knights Templar, a powerful Catholic military order founded in the 12th century to protect pilgrims…
"temple settlement"
Butler name, and also that of the rat in Charlotte's Web .
Terentino is a masculine name that appears to be an elaboration of Terente or Terentius, the ancient Roman family name that gave us the more common Terence. The addition of the Italian diminutive…
Greek, diminutive of Athanasios
"immortal"
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a , a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos , meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used…
German
"courageous people"
This is one of the least known or used of the Theo names, quite possibly because of its last syllable. In Samuel Butler's 1903 novel The Way of All Flesh , there is a clergyman character named…
Thaxter is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins. Historically, it emerged as an occupational surname derived from the Old English word 'þæcstere,' meaning 'thatcher' - someone who…
Theodosios is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, meaning 'gift of God' from the elements 'theos' (god) and 'dosis' (giving). It carries significant historical weight as the name of several…
French variant of Theobald
A common first and last name in France and, especially, Belgium, more often spelled Thibault.
Thorfin is a strong masculine name with deep Norse roots, derived from the powerful god Thor and 'finnr' meaning 'finder' or 'wanderer.' Historically, it was borne by notable Viking leaders including…
French
"strength of a bull"
A dashing French surname name most famously borne by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, writer and philosopher who influenced such notable figures as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin…
Thorald is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'Thor,' the name of the god of thunder in Norse mythology, and 'ald' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' This ancient name was brought to…
Thorvald is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, combining the elements 'Thor' (the Norse god of thunder) and 'vald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Thus, the name essentially means 'Thor's ruler' or…
Latin from Greek
"honor"
Timaeus is an ancient name that appears in both Plato's Dialogues and in the New Testament. Might make a so-old-it's-new-again version of Timothy. The feminine variation is Timea.
