Top Baby Boy Names That Start With T

Looking for some great T names for boys? Whether you have a tradition of naming the boys in your family with this letter or you just think there is something special about it, check out these boy names starting with T. If you’re looking for unique T names for a boy or something more common, this list of boy names that start with T with their meanings will hopefully inspire you and help you find the right one for your little boy.

Popular T Names for Boys

Sometimes the best place to start is with the most popular picks, so have a look at the top 10 T boy names in the United States to see if your little one’s name is among them. 1. Theodore. Theodore comes in at no. 1 as the most popular T name for boys in the United States. It means “gift of God” in Greek. It was used by several saints and by two popes, but it was rare in the English-speaking world until the nineteenth century. American president Theodore Roosevelt is the most notable person who had this name. 2. Thomas. This name is perhaps one of the most common and popular T boy names. It’s a name used in the New Testament for one of the apostles and is the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning “twin.” The Normans introduced Thomas to England, and it’s become one of the top English boys’ names from the thirteenth century to the present. Famous Thomases include American president Thomas Jefferson, British writer Thomas Hardy, German writer Thomas Mann, and American inventor Thomas Edison, to name a few. 3. Tyler. Tyler comes from the surname that means “tiler of roofs” in Old English. Today it’s become a popular first name, that’s featured in popular culture, like Tyler Durden in Fight Club, and is also borne by actor Tyler Perry, rapper Tyler, the Creator, and chef Tyler Florence. 4. Thiago. This is a Brazilian Portuguese variant of Tiago, a diminutive of Santiago, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Saint James. 5. Theo. Theo is the short form often used for Theodore or Theobald, or any name beginning with Theo, although it’s risen in popularity as a standalone name. 6. Tristan. Tristan comes from the Celtic name Drustan, which has its roots in the words meaning “noise” or “tumult.” However, it is also associated with the Old French word triste, meaning “sad.” Tristan is most famous for the legend of the Arthurian knight and his doomed love affair with Isolde. The name fell out of fashion for some time but has gained in popularity. It was the name of Brad Pitt’s character in the movie Legends of the Fall and was also the name of Romanian Dadaist Tristan Tzara. 7. Tucker. This name comes from the occupational surname for a cloth fuller (a step in woolen cloth making that cleans the cloth to remove oils and impurities), with its roots in the Old English word tucian, meaning “offend” or “torment.” American TV host Tucker Carlson is a notable person with this name. 8. Timothy. Timothy means “honoring God” in Greek, and was the name of Saint Timothy, who accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys in the New Testament. British James Bond actor Timothy Dalton is a celebrity example of the name. 9. Tobias. This is the Greek form of Tobiah, which means “Yahweh is good” in Hebrew. In several English versions of the Old Testament, Tobias was the hero in the apocryphal Book of Tobit. It was a popular name in the Middle Ages, but fell out of fashion until the Protestant Reformation, when it then became a common name again. 10. Tanner. Tanner comes from an English surname that means “one who tans hides.”

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Unique T Names for a Boy

If it’s a unique boy name you’re after, then these unusual and uncommon boy names that start with T should hopefully give you some ideas, and who knows, maybe you’ll find the perfect boys’ name beginning with T. 11. Txomin. This is the Basque form of Dominic. 12. Tapio. Although the meaning of Tapio is unknown, it was used as the name for the Finnish god of forests, animals, and hunting. 13. Thoth. Thoth is the Greek form of the Egyptian word dhwtj, and while the meaning is unknown, in Egyptian mythology, he as the god of the moon, writing, science, magic, and speech. 14. Tigranes. This is the Greek form of the Old Armenian name Tigran. Its origins are unknown, but it could be related to a Mesopotamian name Tiigra’ in Akkadian. Tigranes was a name used by several Armenian kings, including Tigranes II the Great, who expanded the kingdom in the first century B.C.E. 15. Tihomir. Tihomir is used across the Balkans and comes from the South Slavic elements tikhu, meaning “quiet,” and miru, meaning “peace” or “world.” 16. Tiberius. Tiberius means “of the Tiber” in Latin, after the river flowing through Rome. This was also the name of a Roman emperor who came after the Emperor Augustus. In popular culture, this was also the middle name for Captain James Tiberius Kirk in the sci-fi TV series Star Trek. 17. Tariel. This literary name created by Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli for his twelfth-century epic poem The Knight in the Panther’s Skin, has become a popular name in Georgia ever since. Tariel, in the poem, is the titular knight and Indian prince who becomes the companion of Avtandil. The name may have its roots in the Persian word tajvar, meaning “king” or tar, meaning “dark” or “obscure” and is combined with the word yal, “hero.” 18. Tadhg. Tadhg means “poet” in Old Irish. It was the name of the king of Connacht in the eleventh century, among many other kings and chieftains. In Irish mythology, it was the name of the grandfather of Fionn mac Cumhaill. 19. Takuya. This name means “expand,” “open,” or “support,” in Japanese and is combined with ya, meaning “also” as an exclamation. 20. Tasunka. Tasunka comes from the Lakota word meaning “his horse.” It was the first part of the name of the Lakota war leader, Crazy Horse, whose real name was Tasunka Witko.

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Biblical Boy Names That Start With T

Biblical names stand the test of time, so if you’re looking for a boy name starting with T from the “Good Book,” check out our picks below.

31. Talmai. This name means “furrowed” in Hebrew and appears in the Old Testament both as a giant and as the father of King David’s wife, Maacah. 32. Tammuz. Tammuz is the Semitic form of Dumuzi, which means “son” or “child” in Sumerian, who was the god of shepherds and vegetation. This name is used for the god in the Book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. 33. Tekoa. Tekoa means “stockade,” “horn,” or “trumpet” in Hebrew. It’s used in the Old Testament as the name of a city and a son of Ashhur. 34. Teman. This means “right hand” or “south” in Hebrew and is the name of a grandson of Esau in the Old Testament. 35. Terah. Terah most likely means “station” in Hebrew. The father of Abraham in the Old Testament bears this name. 36. Thaddeus. This is the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It most likely means “heart,” but it could also be an adaptation of Theodore. Thaddeus is the name of one of the twelve apostles in the Gospel of Matthew. 37. Theophilus. Theophilus means “friend of god” in Greek and features in the New Testament as the name given to the evangelist Luke addresses in the Book of Acts and the gospel of Luke. 38. Tiglath-Pileser. This is the Hebrew form of an Akkadian name meaning “my trust is in the son of Esharra.” This name was used for the three kings of Assyria, including the conqueror Tiglath-Pileser III, who gets a mention in the Old Testament. 39. Timaeus. Timaeus means “to honor” in Greek, and is a figure briefly mentioned in the New Testament in the gospel of Mark. It’s also a name that appears in one of Plato’s dialogues too. 40. Timon. Timon means “to honor” or “to esteem” in Greek and features briefly in the New Testament. However, it’s more famous for the name of the famous character in Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens, and of course, Timon and Pumba in Disney’s The Lion King!

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Cool Boy Names Starting With T

From names rooted in Aztec and Egyptian mythology to other cool names that start with T for boys, if you’re looking for cool boy names starting with T, this list will give you some interesting ideas.

51. Tlaloc. The most likely meaning for Tlaloc is “covered with earth” in Nahuatl. It was also used for the name of the Aztec god of rain and fertility. 52. Thutmose. Thutmose is the Greek form of the Egyptian name meaning “born of Thoth.” There were four Egyptian pharaohs of the New Kingdom who bore this cool name. 53. Theobald. This name is derived from the Germanic elements meaning “bold people.” It came to England with the Normans, and while it was used in medieval times, along with its variants Tibald and Tebald, it became a rare name by the twentieth century. 54. Tahmasp. This is the Persian form of the Avestan name Takhmaspa, which has its roots in the words takhma, meaning “strong,” “brave,” or “valiant” and aspa, meaning “horse.” Two of the Safavid shahs of Persia bore this name. 55. Tacitus. Tacitus means “silent” or “mute” in Latin and became famous for the first-century Roman historian who wrote Histories and Annals. 56. Tupaq. Tupaq means “royal” or “noble” in Quechua. Tupaq Inka Yupanki, a pre-contact Inca emperor bore this name. An eighteenth-century rebel against the Spanish rule, Tupaq Amaru II, also bore this name, which is who rapper Tupac Shakur was named after (taking the Anglicized form of the name). 57. Thor. Thor is best known for being the Norse god of thunder, and the name does mean “thunder” in Old Norse. Of course, the name became more popular following Marvel’s Thor and its sequels. 58. Tevita. Tevita is the Fijian and Tongan form of David. 59. Tornike. This Georgian name took this from the Greek name Tornikios, which was the name of a prominent Byzantine family of Armenian or Georgian descent. Today it’s used as a first name and was even the name of a saint. 60. Tsukuyomi. This name means “moon” and “to read” in Japanese. It was the name of the good of the moon in Japanese mythology.

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International Boy Names Starting with T

Whether you are looking for French baby boy names, Spanish baby boy names, Italian boy names, or beyond, these international T names for boys give you a great place to start.

71. Talib. Talib means “seeker of knowledge” or “student” in Arabic. The name belonged to Abu Talib, who was the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, who raised the prophet after his parents and grandparents died. 72. Taras. This is the Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian form of the Greek name Tarasios, which most likely means “from Taras,” referring to an Italian city (today’s Taranto). Ukrainian artist and writer Taras Shevchenko is the most notable figure with this name. 73. Tomislav. This South Slavic name most likely has its roots in the Slavic element meaning “torture” and “glory.” It was used by the first king of Croatia. 74. Tafari. Tafari is an Amharic name that possibly means “he who inspires me.” The last emperor of Ethiopia, Lij Tafari Makonnen, bore this name. In fact, the Rastafarians get their name from this king (who they revere as an earthly incarnation of God), as Ras Tafari means “King Tafari.” 75. Torsten. Torsten comes from the Old Norse name meaning “Thor’s stone.” Today it’s mostly used in Germany, Sweden, and Denmark. 76. Timothée. This is the French form of Timothy and is perhaps gained popularity recently thanks to American actor Timothée Chalamet. 77. Telmo. This name is used among Spanish and Portuguese speakers and comes from “Saint Elmo.” 78. Toninho. This is the Portuguese diminutive of António. 79. Tāne. This name means “man” in Maori and features in Maori and Polynesian mythology as the god of forests and light. 80. Tiziano. Tiziano comes from the Italian form of Titianus, coming from Titus. Venetian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecellio is the most famous example of this name.

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Cute Boy Names That Start With T

Whether you want a name that sounds cute or has a sweet meaning, these T letter names for a boy will put a smile on your face. Have a look through these cute boy names that start with T to see if any fit your little one.

91. Taffy. This is the Anglicized form of Dafydd, the Welsh form of David. It’s also been used as a slang for a Welshman. 92. Takumi. Takumi comes from the Japanese word meaning “artisan” or “skillful.” 93. Teddy. Teddy is a diminutive of Edward or Theodore, but it’s also the name for an adorable teddy bear, so this is a cute name for your little boy. Teddy was the nickname for American president Teddy Roosevelt and British soccer player Teddy Sheringham. 94. Terry. Terry came from an English surname derived from the Norman name Thierry or a diminutive of Terrence. Author Terry Pratchett is a notable example of this name. 95. Tibby. This is often used as a diminutive of Theobald. 96. Timmy. Timmy is a diminutive of Timothy. 97. Toby. This is a medieval form of Tobias and can be spelled Tobey. American actor Tobey Maguire and British actor Toby Jones are some notable examples of the name. 98. Tommy. Tommy is a diminutive of Thomas. American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, actor Tommy Lee Jones, and musician Tommy Lee are a few celebrities with this name. 99. Tomomi. This name means “wisdom,” “intellect,” or “friend” and “beautiful” when combined. 100. Tacito. Tacito is the Italian form of Tacitus.

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Long Names That Start With T for Boys

There is something about long baby names, but if you’re looking for some great boys’ names beginning with T that are eight letters long or more, these names should do the trick.

111. Télesphore. This is the French form of the Greek name Telesphoros, meaning “bringing fulfillment” or “bearing fruit.” It was also used by a second-century pope. 112. Tenskwatawa. Tenskwatawa means “open door” in Shawnee and was borne by Shawnee prophet Tenskwatawa. 113. Tezcatlipoca. This means “smoking mirror” in Nahuatl. Tezcatlipoca was one of the gods associated with the night sky, winds, war, and the north in Aztec and other Mesoamerican mythology. 114. Themistocles. This name means “glory of the law” in Greek and was given as a name to the Athenian statesman and general who beat the Persians in the Battle of Salamis. 115. Theodosius. Theodosius is the Latinized form of the Greek name meaning “giving to God.” It was the name of a monk who founded a monastery near Bethlehem in the fifth century and was also used for several Eastern Roman and Byzantine emperors. 116. Theophanes. This name means “manifestation of God,” and was borne by a few saints and a fourteenth-century Byzantine icon painter. 117. Tighearnach. This name comes from the Old Irish word tigerna, meaning “lord.” 118. Tukulti-Ninurta. Tukulti-Ninurta means “my trust is in Ninurta” in Akkadian. This was also the name of a thirteenth-century B.C.E. king of the Assyrian Empire. 119. Tutankhamon. This name is famous for the teen Egyptian pharaoh whose tomb was discovered in the 1920s. It comes from the Egyptian meaning “image of the life of Amon.” 120. Thucydides. Thucydides means “glory of God” in Greek. It was the name of an Athenian historian from the fifth century B.C.E.

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Common Boy Names That Start With T

If you want to find a classic boys’ name, that’s a tried and tested common boy name that start with the letter T, these names should do the trick. If your perfect T boy name is not in the top 10 list, then one of these should fit.

131. Travis. Travis has its roots in the English surname, which could have its roots in the Old French word traverser, meaning “to cross.” Australian actor Travis Fimmel and American actor Travis Scott are notable examples. 132. Tom. Tom comes from Thomas but has become a popular name in its own right. Mark Twain uses the name for his title character in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Other famous Toms include American actors Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise, and American football player Tom Brady, to name a few. 133. Trevor. Trevor comes from a Welsh surname that was used for towns in Wales meaning “big village” in Welsh. It grew in popular as a given name in the United Kingdom in middle of the twentieth century and then in the United States in the 1960s. South African comedian Trevor Noah is a notable example of the name. 134. Troy. Troy comes from a surname that likely denotes a person who came from the city of Troyes in France, but it’s also possible it’s used in reference to the city of Troy featured in Homer’s Iliad. It became a popular given name from the 1960s after actor Troy Donahue took it from the name of the ancient city. 135. Tatum. Tatum means “Tata’s homestead” in Old English and is used for both boys and girls (in the latter case, American actress Tatum O’Neil is a notable example). As a surname, American actor Channing Tatum has helped popularize this as a first name. 136. Taylor. Taylor comes from the Latin word for “to cut” and was used as a surname for someone who worked as a tailor. It’s now a popular given name for both boys and girls, with American musician Taylor Swift being a notable female example, and Twilight actor Taylor Lautner being a male celebrity with this name. 137. Trent. Trent comes from a surname denoting someone who lived by the River Trent in England. American musician Trent Reznor is a famous example. 138. Tripp. Tripp comes from the surname of the same name which could come from the English word trip, meaning “journey” or “stumble.” 139. Tony. This is the short form of Anthony. American actor Tony Curtis, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and American author Tony Robbins. 140. Terence. Terence comes from the Roman family name Terentius, where the meaning is unknown. It only became common as a given name from the nineteenth century onward. Italian actor Terence Hill is a famous example of someone with this name.

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