Puerto Rican Girl names beginning with T

Tiana

Diminutive form of Tatiana

A pretty princess-connected choice, with a compact, no-frills appearance, Tiana's debut in the US charts was likely thanks to actress Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant making her own debut in the 1975 movie…

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…

Tanisha

American invented name

Many invented names that end in -isha spring from the Arabic Aisha, an important name in the Muslim religion. The Ta- or Te- prefix was especially stylish for both girls and boys in the eighties.…

Tiffany

English variation of Theophania, Greek

"of divine manifestation"

One of the first luxury brand names and the quintessential Booming Eighties status-conscious moniker; used by Donald Trump for his daughter, Tiffany has plummeted far from its high in the Top 25.…

Tania

Russian, diminutive of Tatiana

"belonging to the house of Tatius"

Tania is a Russian name that has been fully integrated into the American name pool, retaining just a touch of its Slavic flavor. It started as a pet form of Tatiana, which is beginning to be used in…

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.

Teresa

Spanish

"to harvest"

How do you spell Teresa? Teresa, the simpler phonetic form of this name, was the most popular variation for its early life, when it was used exclusively in Spain and Portugal. Other spellings of…

Tatyana

Spelling variation of Tatiana

Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.

Tyra

Scandinavian, feminine variation of Tyr, an ancient Indo-European god

High profile supermodel/entrepreneur Tyra Banks has put this name in the spotlight, endowing it with her confident, superattractive image.

Tabatha

Tabatha is a variant spelling of Tabitha, a feminine name with Aramaic origins meaning 'gazelle.' In the New Testament, Tabitha (called Dorcas in Greek) was a charitable woman restored to life by the…

Tisha

Tisha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can function as a diminutive of Patricia or Letitia, but also has independent roots as a Sanskrit name meaning 'auspicious' or 'fortunate.'…

Tiara

Latin

"crown, jeweled headdress"

The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.

Tanya

Russian diminutive of Tatiana

Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name…

Tatiana

Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown

Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…

Taisha

Taisha is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Tasha (diminutive of Russian Natasha, ultimately from Natalia meaning 'birthday of the Lord') or could combine the…

Talisha

African American compound name, combining Tamara and Alicia

"noble palm"

A smoosh name, combining Tamara and Alicia - or perhaps Tabitha, Talia, or Tamika with Felicia or Latisha. The name was first used in the 60s and peaked in the early 80s, though it is still given to…

Taina

Tupi, Finnish variation of Tatiana, Russian

"morning star; secret"

A pretty, multicultural choice, Taina has its origins in South America and in Europe. As a Tupi name, Taina (also written as Tainá) means "morning star" and has been a popular choice in Brazil since…