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Boys Names P Through T

  1. Rad
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "advisor"
    • Description:

      What child wouldn't like a name that was a synonym for cool?
  2. Tempo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "time"
    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
  3. Senna
    • Origin:

      Botanical, or Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "brightness"
    • Description:

      Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a lovely sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.
  4. Radley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "red meadow"
    • Description:

      Radical Bradley. Radley is also the surname of one of the heroes of To Kill a Mockingbird. Boo Radley is a reclusive and mentally challenged neighbor who saves the Finch children.
  5. Sabik
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "one who comes in first"
    • Description:

      Sabik, a star in Ophiuchus, makes for a rather harsh-sounding name. If you're looking skyward for a baby name, you'd do better with Orion or Jupiter. But if you are searching for names that mean new beginnings, this is one unusual choice.
  6. Toivo
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Estonian
    • Meaning:

      "hope"
    • Description:

      This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.
  7. Tarak
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "star, protector"
    • Description:

      A strong, handsome Indian name with cross-cultural appeal.
  8. Talbot
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "command of the valley"
    • Description:

      Upscale and upstanding.
  9. Tin
    • Description:

      Tin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Vietnamese, it means "belief" or "trust," making it a name with positive virtues embedded in its meaning. In Chinese culture, the name can represent different characters depending on the tone and written form, potentially meaning "sky" or other concepts. As a Western name, Tin might be used as a shortened form of names like Martin, Austin, or Constantin. The brevity of Tin gives it a modern, minimalist appeal that works well cross-culturally. While uncommon as a standalone name in most Western countries, its simplicity and international versatility make it an increasingly interesting choice for parents seeking a name that is both concise and meaningful.

  10. Tomek
    • Origin:

      Polish, diminutive of Tomasz
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      This nickname is cute, but edgier than Tommy.
  11. Quinto
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Quintin
    • Meaning:

      "fifth"
    • Description:

      Quint or Quinton played to a Latin rhythm.
  12. Silvester
    • Origin:

      Latin, "wood, forest"
    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"
    • Description:

      More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva . Sharing a root with Silas, Sylvia, and Sylvie, this form saw occasional use in the US in the early 20th century, and may be used in Slavic countries, such as Czechia and Slovakia
  13. Ronnie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ronald
    • Description:

      Much less popular as a standalone choice. This nickname-name entered the US Top 1000 in 1928 and received wide use for many years, but has been waning in popularity recently.
  14. Tenney
    • Origin:

      Medieval diminutive of Denis,
    • Meaning:

      "of Zeus, godlike"
    • Description:

      A Medieval diminutive of Denis and the source of the surname Tennyson, or perhaps a nickname for Tennessee.
  15. Ry
    • Origin:

      Short form of Ryder or Rylan; spelling variation of Rye
    • Description:

      Musician Ry Cooder brought this short form into the lexicon -- his full name is Ryland -- and it feels more familiar now that more Ry- beginning names such as Ryder and Riley are, ahem, riding up the ranks. The Rye spelling makes it more of a word or a nature name and less of a nickname.
  16. Primo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "first"
    • Description:

      Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many modern parents like so much. And what little boy wouldn't appreciate being prime?
  17. Reagan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little king"
    • Description:

      Inextricably tied to the former president, Reagan is a handsome surname name with a cool, current sound. Gender-neutral nickname Ray/Rae is also very on-trend right now.
  18. Pilot
    • Origin:

      Occupational name
    • Description:

      One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.
  19. Rob
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Robert
    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"
    • Description:

      Rob has claimed Bob's turf.
  20. Paradox
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      A paradox is a statement that while seeming true contradicts itself. With the less-than-pleasant "Doxy" as an obvious nickname, Paradox is perhaps a better name for a cat than a baby.

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