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Ted
Diminutive of Theodore or Edward, Greek or English
"gift of god; rich guard"
Like Ed, Eddie and Teddy, Ted is rarely used as an independent name – in the US, at least. In the UK, Eddie ranks just outside the Top 200, Teddy ranks just outside the Top 30, and Ted is a Top 200…
Tedda
Short form of Theodora, Greek
"gift of god"
An alternative to Thea and Dora, Tedda is a nickname for Theodora that manages to feel both cutesy and boyish at the same time. Landing somewhere between Freddie and Bambi or between Sasha and Honey,…
Teddy
Diminutive of Theodora, Greek
"gift of God"
Cute boyish short forms like Stevie, Scottie, Frankie and Billie are in some ways a relic of the past, when girls were given feminized versions of their father's names, but now, they're back in as…
Tenny
Tenny is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, potentially functioning as a diminutive of names like Tennyson or deriving from English surname traditions. It may also have connections to…
Terry
Diminutive of Terence or Thierry, English
"soft; thresher; ruler of the people"
One of the first breakaway unisex baby names , Terry, used independently since the days of Terry and the Pirates. Popular in the mid-20th-century, it has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced…
Terry
English, diminutive of Theresa
"to harvest"
Terry hit the Top 30 in the fifties when it was seeen as a cool, sleek gender neutral name , but it's long since lost that edge. Today's Terry would probably be Tess or Tessa.
Tess
English, diminutive of Theresa
"to harvest"
Cosy and warm but with plenty of substance and strength, Tess is a literary diminutive that works perfectly well as a stand-alone name. Stylish in the Netherlands, it currently sits outside the Top…
Tetty
English, diminutive of Elizabeth
Commonly heard in the eighteenth century, but could cause middle-school titters today. Consider Letty or Tessie instead.
Tex
Place-name, nickname for state of Texas resident
Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy costume without a real persona inside.
Tey
Tey is a concise, gender-neutral name that has been used predominantly for girls in recent years. This succinct name may have origins in various cultures: it could be a variant of Tai (Chinese for…
Teza
Teza is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Ethiopian culture, particularly in Amharic, Teza relates to 'dew' or 'morning freshness,' symbolizing purity and new beginnings. The name may…
Thad
Short form of Thaddeus or variation of Tad
Thad is a tad too slight to stand alone as a name, though as a short form of the imposing Thaddeus it's as serviceable as Ted or Ed.
Thady
Thady is a masculine name of Irish origin, serving as a diminutive form of Thaddeus or the Irish name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher.' This distinctively Irish name carries a strong cultural…
Thera
Thera is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the island of Thera (modern Santorini) in the Aegean Sea. The name carries historical significance as this island was home to an…
Tia
Diminutive of names ending -tia
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…
Tibby
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own.
Tiff
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…
Tilda
Estonian and Spanish diminutive of Matilda, German
"battle mighty"
Actress Tilda Swinton injected this dated nickname name with some modern charm.
Tim
Diminutive of Timothy, Greek
"honoring God"
Tim is a boyish short form occasionally given on its own. There were 37 baby boys named Tim in the US last year, versus over 1700 named Timothy.
Timo
Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
"honoring God"
Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.