Boys Names Beginning With T

Tetsuo

Japanese

"wise man"

Obscure Japanese pick, recognizable to fans of the 1989 Japanese science fiction horror film Tetsuo: The Iron Man .

Thoreau

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…

Timberland

English "land where trees grow"

"land where trees grow"

This footwear brand name feels useable for a boy — maybe to honor a Tim or a Kimberly.

Tomm

Tomm represents a distinctive spelling variation of the classic name Tom, which itself is traditionally a shortened form of Thomas. Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma meaning 'twin.' This…

Tora

Tora as a masculine name has multiple potential origins. In Japanese, Tora means 'tiger,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Norse traditions, it could be a masculine variant of 'Thor,' the god of…

Trekker

English

"voyager on foot"

This outdoorsy occupational name is edgier than Tracker, but has potential. The word Trekker or Trekkie can also refer to fans of the Star Trek franchise.

Troian

Surname

"trinity"

This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American…

Tsiskwa

Cherokee

"bird"

Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."

Twain

English

"divided in two"

Twain can be thought of as a modernization (and possible namesake) of the dated Wayne, seasoned with the humor of Mark Twain, who adopted it from a river term.