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Thwaite m English (Rare)Meaning, "clearing in a wooded area." May be used on its own, but may also be seen in combination with Medieval English and Old German personal names.
Thyatira f American (Modern, Rare)From the name of a city in Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation in the New Testament. According Stephanus of Byzantium, the name of the city meant "daughter" from Greek θυγατήρ
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Thyme f & m English (Rare)From Old French
thym, from Latin
thymum, from Ancient Greek
θύμον (
thúmon).
Tiah f EnglishThe definite origin remains unknown but has links with names similar to
Theia or
Thea, however, considering it is such a short name it could be the pet form of many European names such as Cinthea or Lucretia.... [
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Tialys m EnglishTialys is a chevalier in Philip Pullman's
His Dark Materials book series, first released in 1995.
Tiane f EnglishShort form of
Christiane. Not as popular as the related name
Tiana, but has roughly followed its popularity curve in much smaller numbers.
Tiena f English (Rare)Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of
Tiana, and perhaps in some cases even an alternate spelling of
Tina.
Tierney f EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Tierney. Known bearers of this female name include the American photographer Tierney Gearon (1963-), American basketball player Tierney Pfirman (1994-), American jazz singer Tierney Sutton (1963-), and American biologist Tierney Thys (1966-).
Tiff f & m EnglishShort form of
Tiffany. This name is more commonly used on women than on men.
Tiffnay f English (Rare)Variant of
Tiffany. From 1880 to 2018, the Social Security Administration has recorded 71 babies born with the first name Tiffnay in the United States.
Timber m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the name of the type of wood which is proper for buildings or for tools, utensils, furniture, carriages, fences, ships, and the like; -- usually said of felled trees, but sometimes of those standing.... [
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Tiney f EnglishEither from the English
tiny meaning "small," or a diminutive of Christina, Valentina, Martina, and other names ending in
-tina. Tinsel f English (Modern, Rare)A "glittering metallic thread" invented in Nuremberg around 1610. It is usually found woven in fabric to give a shimmery aesthetic or hung in strands on trees, usually Christmas trees, during the winter season to simulate icicles... [
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Tiny f & m EnglishNickname for someone with a tiny build.
Tionne f English (Modern, Rare)This name is Modern English in origin and has an unknown meaning. Tionne Watkins is the birth name of T-Boz from the American musical group TLC
Titan m English, HungarianFrom the English word referring to "any of the giant gods in Greek mythology who preceded the Olympian gods". From the Ancient Greek
titan (Τιτάν) of the same meaning.
T'Keyah f African American (Modern)Variant of
Takia. This was popularized by the American actress, comedian, writer and singer T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (1962-), who was born Crystal Walker and adopted her stage name in 1988... [
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Tobey m & f English (Rare)Variant of
Toby. A famous bearer of this name is American actor Tobey Maguire (1975-), born Tobias Vincent Maguire.
Todhunter m & f English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Todhunter. In the case of Mary Todhunter Clark Rockefeller "Tod", this is a family surname (her grandmother was Mary Todhunter Sill, and great-grandmother, Jane Todhunter).
Tokota m AmericanIt's widely spread meaning is "friends to everyone" in Sioux but there's no evidence that it is a genuine name or word. It's likely an invented name, a variant of
Dakota.
Toriano m African AmericanPerhaps originally a short form of
Victoriano. This name was borne by American musician Toriano 'Tito' Jackson (1953-2024), a member of the Jackson 5.
Totti f English (Rare)Diminutive of
Charlotte and
Dorothy. A known bearer of this name was the British actress Totti Truman Taylor (1903-1981), whose birth name was Dorothy Leah Truman.
Track m English (Rare)From Middle English
trak,
tracke, from Old French
trac, from a Germanic source akin to Old Norse
traðk (“a track; path; trodden spot”).
Traimia f African AmericanFemale version of the name Tremaine or Traimian. Means quiet, fun-loving, loves to cook and enjoy life.