Girl Names That Start With T
T gives a name a crisp, confident start. It powers modern favorites like Thea and Tessa, nineties staples such as Taylor and Tiffany, and storybook names with real sparkle: Tallulah, Tamsin, Theodora. Below are 90+ girl names that start with T, each with its meaning and origin.
Many T names come from Greek, where theo means “god,” so you’ll spot a whole family of Theo- names below. To keep browsing, see girl names that start with S, V, or the matching boy names that start with T.
Popular T names for girls
The T names most often chosen by American parents in recent years.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor | Tailor, cutter of cloth | English surname |
| Thea | Goddess; short for Theodora or Dorothea | Greek |
| Tessa | Harvester (from Theresa) | Greek/English |
| Talia | Dew from heaven (Hebrew); blooming (Greek Thalia) | Hebrew/Greek |
| Tatum | Cheerful one’s homestead | English surname |
| Teagan | Little poet (Tadhgán) | Irish |
| Trinity | Triad; the Holy Trinity | Latin |
| Tiana | Princess (from Tatiana) | Russian/American |
| Taliyah | Lamb (from Taliah) | Hebrew/American |
| Tinsley | Tyne’s meadow | English surname |
| Tenley | Flax meadow | English surname |
| Theresa | To harvest (possibly) | Greek |
The Theo- family: Greek “gift of God” names
A string of elegant Greek names, all built on theos, “god.” For more, see Greek girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Nicknames |
|---|---|---|
| Theodora | Gift of God | Thea, Teddy, Dora |
| Theodosia | Given by God | Theo, Docia |
| Theophania | Appearance of God | Tiffany (its medieval form) |
| Theola | Divine | Thea, Ola |
| Thekla | Glory of God | Tekla |
| Theda | People (from Theodosia or Germanic theud) | Thea |
Vintage T names
Early-1900s names that are being rediscovered. See more vintage girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Tillie | Mighty in battle (from Matilda) | English |
| Tilly | Diminutive of Matilda | English |
| Tabitha | Gazelle | Aramaic |
| Temperance | Moderation | English virtue name |
| Thomasina | Twin | English |
| Trudy | Spear strength (from Gertrude) | German/English |
| Tess | Harvester | English |
| Tamsin | Twin; Cornish form of Thomasina | Cornish |
| Tabby | Short for Tabitha | English |
| Thelma | Will, wish (possibly Greek) | English literary coinage (Marie Corelli, 1887) |
| Tallulah | Leaping water (Choctaw place name, commonly given) | Native American |
| Tempest | Storm | English |
| Tiffany | Appearance of God (from Theophania) | English |
International T names
From Italy to Japan, T names in everyday use in their home countries. Explore Russian girl names and Japanese girl names for more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin / pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Tatiana | From the Roman family name Tatius | Russian (tah-tee-AH-na) |
| Tamara | Date palm | Hebrew/Georgian |
| Tanya | Short for Tatiana | Russian |
| Tereza | Harvester | Czech |
| Teodora | Gift of God | Spanish/Italian/Balkan |
| Tove | Beautiful Thor (Norse) | Swedish (TOH-veh) |
| Thora | Thunder, Thor’s woman | Norse |
| Tuuli | Wind | Finnish |
| Tarja | Form of Daria | Finnish |
| Tomoko | Friendly child (知子, 友子) | Japanese |
| Takara | Treasure (宝) | Japanese |
| Tamar | Date palm | Hebrew (tah-MAR) |
| Tziporah | Bird | Hebrew |
| Tahira | Pure, chaste | Arabic |
| Tasnim | Spring in paradise | Arabic |
| Tanvi | Delicate, beautiful woman | Sanskrit |
| Tara | Star (Sanskrit); hill (Irish Teamhair) | Sanskrit/Irish |
| Thandiwe | Beloved | Xhosa/Zulu |
| Titilayo | Eternal happiness | Yoruba |
| Tuyet | Snow (Tuyết) | Vietnamese |
| Thuy | Water; gentle (Thủy) | Vietnamese |
| Tsubaki | Camellia (椿) | Japanese |
| Tsukiko | Moon child (月子) | Japanese |
| Tahani | Congratulations, good wishes | Arabic |
Irish, Welsh and Cornish T names
Celtic T names are rare in the US and full of character. More in Celtic girl names.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Tegan | TEE-gan | Pretty thing, from Welsh teg, “fair” |
| Tegwen | TEG-wen | Fair and blessed |
| Tirion | TEER-ee-on | Gentle, kind |
| Tierney | TEER-nee | Lord (Irish Tighearnach) |
| Treasa | TRASS-a | Strength; Irish form of Theresa |
| Tamsyn | TAM-zin | Twin (Cornish spelling) |
| Teleri | teh-LEH-ree | From Teleri, a figure in the Mabinogion |
| Tallis | TAL-iss | Possibly “forehead” (Old French); a Tudor composer |
Nature and word names starting with T
Short word names that feel fresh. See also nature names for girls.
| Name | Nature link | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Tansy | Yellow button flower (from Greek athanasia, “immortality”) | Cottage garden |
| Thistle | Scotland’s prickly national flower | Spirited |
| Tulip | Spring bulb flower | Cheerful |
| Topaz | Golden gemstone | Glamorous |
| Tawny | Warm golden-brown | 70s cool |
| Terra | Earth | Grounded |
| Thyme | Garden herb | Quirky |
| Teal | Blue-green duck and color | Crisp, modern |
| Tamarind | Tropical fruit tree | Exotic |
Mythic and literary T names
Goddesses, Muses and heroines. See more mythology girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Thalia | Blooming, flourishing | Greek Muse of comedy |
| Themis | Divine law | Greek Titaness of justice |
| Tethys | Grandmother, nurse | Greek sea Titaness |
| Terpsichore | Delight in dance | Greek Muse of dance |
| Titania | Of the Titans | Fairy queen, A Midsummer Night’s Dream |
| Tanith | Serpent lady (possibly) | Phoenician goddess |
| Tiamat | Sea | Babylonian primordial goddess |
| Tanaquil | Uncertain, Etruscan | Queen of early Rome |
| Tirzah | Pleasantness, delight | Daughter of Zelophehad, Numbers 26 |
| Tovah | Good | Hebrew, from tov |
Modern and gender-neutral T names
Friendly, upbeat names that work at any age. More in cute girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Tru | True, loyal | English word name |
| Teddy | Gift of God (from Theodora) | English |
| Tori | Victory (from Victoria) | English |
| Toni | Priceless (from Antonia) | English |
| Taryn | Modern blend, possibly of Tara and Karen | American |
| Tyler | Tile maker | English surname |
| Trixie | She who brings joy (from Beatrix) | English |
| Twyla | Woven of double thread | English |
| Tuesday | Tiw’s day, named for a Germanic god | English |
How to choose a T name
- Think about length. Short T names like Tess or Thea pair well with longer middle names (Thea Josephine); longer ones like Theodosia need something short.
- Choose your Theo- level. Theodora gives you Thea, Teddy and Dora in one name.
- Watch surnames ending in T. “Grant Taylor” is fine; “Tessa Stewart” can blur the consonants together.
- Look to meaning. Tara and Thalia link to stars and blossoms; Tempest and Thora to storms. Browse names that mean storm for more.
- Consider cultural roots. Tallulah and Tamar carry specific cultural histories; learning the backstory makes the choice more meaningful.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular girl name that starts with T?
Thea has climbed quickly into the SSA top 100 and is now one of the most-used T names for US girls, alongside Taylor and Tessa.
What girl names starting with T mean “gift of God”?
Theodora, Teodora and Theodosia all mean “gift of God” or “given by God” in Greek.
What are some unique girl names that start with T?
Tamsin, Tove, Tirion, Tuuli, Theodosia and Tansy are rare in the US but have long histories.
Is Tallulah a Native American name?
Tallulah is traditionally linked to Choctaw or Creek place names and is usually said to mean “leaping water.” It became famous through actress Tallulah Bankhead.
How do you pronounce Tove?
Tove is pronounced TOH-veh in Swedish and Norwegian. Moomin creator Tove Jansson is the most famous bearer.