Barbie Doll Names

  1. Summer
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      The temperature is definitely rising for this popular seasonal name, which began being used in the seventies, and has been heard consistently ever since.
  2. Sunny
    • Origin:

      English nickname
    • Description:

      Upbeat nickname-name that can't help but make you smile. You might want to use it as a short form for a more "serious" name such as Sunniva, but Sunny is undeniably, well, sunny.
  3. Susan
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      Although Susan had her heyday from the thirties to the sixties, and is now common among moms and new grandmas, and though most modern parents would prefer Susanna/Susannah, we have spotted some flickers of interest in a revival. It still retains a certain black-eyed-Susan freshness.
  4. Susie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Susan, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lily"
    • Description:

      In the 1950s and 60s, Susie was the name every little girl wanted for her very own.
  5. Skooter
    • Tamika
      • Description:

        Tamika is a feminine name with African origins, particularly derived from Swahili. It means 'sweet' or 'sweetheart' and gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name embodies warmth and affection, reflecting positive personality traits. Tamika reached its peak popularity in 1975 but has gradually declined since then. Despite this decline, it remains recognized and appreciated for its melodic sound and positive connotations. The name is often associated with strength and sweetness, making it a meaningful choice that balances distinctive character with familiarity.
    • Tara
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "rocky hill"
      • Description:

        Despite a rich history in Irish myth preceding its plantation appearance in Gone with the Wind, widespread use in the seventies caused Tara to lose its Irish accent.
    • Tawny
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "golden brown"
      • Description:

        Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.
    • Teresa
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "to harvest"
      • Description:

        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 Teresa include Theresa, the usual English form, and the French Therese.
    • Tia
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of names ending -tia
      • Description:

        A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and Portuguese tía/tia is a word meaning "aunt". In Haida culture in indigenous Canada, Tia is a goddess of peaceful death.
    • Tiff
      • Description:

        Tiff is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive form of Tiffany. Originating from the Greek word 'theophania' meaning 'manifestation of God,' Tiffany became popular in the 1980s, with Tiff emerging as its casual, spunky short form. This brief, punchy name carries a modern, informal charm that appeals to parents seeking something straightforward yet distinctive. As an independent name, Tiff conveys a bright, energetic personality in just one syllable. While not commonly found in official name rankings, Tiff has maintained steady usage as a nickname. The name gained additional cultural recognition through characters in films and television. Its brevity makes it practical and memorable, fitting contemporary trends toward shorter names.
    • Todd
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "fox"
      • Description:

        A 1970s beach boy surfing buddy of Scott, Brad, and Chad, Todd is given to relatively few babies these days.
    • Tommy
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Thomas
      • Meaning:

        "twin"
      • Description:

        A surprising number of parents choose to put the nickname Tommy on their son's birth certificate rather than the more traditional Thomas. Perhaps even more surprising is thE fact that Tommy has never been off the United States popularity charts. More recently, however, the name has been trending downward.
    • Tori
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "victory; bird"
      • Description:

        A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable, sinking in the polls significantly since reaching a peak of Number 142 in 1994. It dropped out of the US popularity charts in 2021, and even earlier in the UK, perhaps owing to the sound-alike political party nickname.
    • Tracy
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "of Thracia"
      • Description:

        In the Top 25 in the unisex seventies, these days Tracy would more likely be Gracie.
    • Tutti
      • Vicky
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Victoria
        • Meaning:

          "victory"
        • Description:

          This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
      • Viky
        • Whitney
          • Origin:

            English surname
          • Meaning:

            "white island"
          • Description:

            Yesterday's sensation that rose with the popularity of Whitney Houston. Whitney may have lost some of its style value, but it still sounds like one of the quintessential English names for girls. Today, you might want to shorten it to cool nickname Whit.
        • Windy
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "windy"
          • Description:

            And her sisters, Stormy and Sunny.