2014 NBA Slam Dunk Names for Boys

Taj

Arabic

"crown"

Taj is a cool-sounding name reflecting the magnificence of the seventeenth-century Indian Taj Mahal, chosen by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his son. The musician known as Taj Mahal was born Henry…

Teague

Scottish

"bard, poet"

If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or…

Tiago

Portuguese diminutive of Santiago, Latin

"Saint James"

Tiago, also spelled Thiago, is a popular Portuguese boys' name. Derived from the more formal Santiago, these days it is often used on its own. Relaxed and charming while still maintaining the…

Timofey

Russian variation of Timothy

"honoring God"

A form of Timothy that is popular in its native Russia.

Tolliver

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…

Tyreke

Tyreke is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Tyreek or Tyrek. These names may be modern variations of Tyree, which itself could be derived from the Gaelic 'tír rí'…

Vince

Short form of Vincent, Latin

"conquering"

Vince is not a short form that often stands alone on the birth certificate, the way Jack or even Joe does, but it has certain credibility as the name always used for football great Vince Lombardi.…