290 Old & Unique Girl Names That Start With T & Meaning

In 2026, Tatum is the most popular girl’s name that starts with T in the United States. I have added another 55 old and unique girl names that start with the letter T. Their meanings are also included.

List Of 290 Unique And Old Girl Names That Start With T And Their Meanings:

Tumi

Tumi is of Yoruba origins and means ”belief” or ”faith.”

Thelma

”Will.” It increased in popularity with the release of the 1991 film, Thelma & Louise. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.

Tiponi

”Child of importance.”

Turquoise

From French, ”Turkish stone.”

Tzufit

Sunbird, a small nectar-drinking bird of Israel.

Tasnim

A spring of Paradise named in the Quran.

Taline

The Armenian Taline comes from a monastery that is located in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.

Teiko

”Chaste child.”

Tanmayi

Absorbed, or engrossed.

Tala

Star, and a Tagalog goddess linked to morning and evening stars.

Thapelo

”Prayer.”

Sanskrit names starting with t:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Tilottama	”finest of all”	til-OHT-tuh-mah
Tulika	paintbrush	TOO-lee-kah
Tapti	sun’s daughter	TUHP-tee
Titiksha	she endures calmly	tih-TEEK-shah
Tejaswini	brilliant, or fiery	tay-JUS-vih-nee or tay-JUS-wih-nee
Trishna	”thirst.”	TRISH-nah
Tanushri	beauty of form	TUH-noo-shree
Tamasa	the dark river	tuh-MUH-sah
Tushara	frost	too-SHAH-rah
Tapasya	”inner discipline”	tuh-PUSS-yah
Tanaya	daughter, in Sanskrit	TUH-nuh-yah
Triveni	”triple braid”	trih-VAY-nee
Tvisha	light	TVEE-shah
Tarangini	”full of waves”	tuh-RUNG-ih-nee
Tulasi	holy basil	TOO-luh-see or TOOL-see

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Tellervo

Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of forests and the unseen order of nature.

Tertia

”Third,” Roman, for a family’s third daughter.

Tâm

Heart, or mind.

Tiva

Dance, in Hopi.

Thamina

”Precious.”

Tehilla

The Hebrew Tehila is interpreted as ”song or hymn of praise.” It is also spelled Tehillah or Tehilla. Swedish actress Tehilla Blad played Agnes in the 2022 drama show ”Riding in Darkness.

Turiya

Turiya (”fourth”) is a state of pure awareness in Hindu thought.

Tsungai

”Be steadfast.”

Tansy

From athanasia, ”immortality.”

Tsega

Grace.

Taika

In Finnish Taika is ”spell” or ”magic.” New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi worked on Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok.

Thanvi

”Subtle” or ”delicate,” and Thanvi has its roots in Hindu.

Theresa

It has origins in the Greek island Therasia (now known as Santorini), and means “to harvest.” I like the variations Therese and Teresa. It is ranked in the top 1000 most popular girl names in the US. Mother Teresa dedicated her life to “the poorest of the poor.” In 1970 Teresa of Ávila was a Doctor of the Catholic Church.

Tausi

Peacock.

Spanish names with t:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Tonantzin	”our revered mother”	toh-NAHN-tseen
Tula	spear strength	TOO-lah
Tecla	glory of God	TEH-klah
Tristana	sorrow	trees-TAH-nah
Tika	flower, in Quechua	TEE-kah
Teófila	”loved by God.”	teh-OH-fee-lah
Tiburcia	she’s from Tibur	tee-BOOR-syah or tee-BOOR-thyah
Taína	good, or noble	tah-EE-nah
Tránsito	passing	TRAHN-see-toh
Teodolinda	shield of people	teh-oh-doh-LEEN-dah
Tadea	”heart”	tah-DEH-ah
Tlalli	earth, in Nahuatl	TLAH-lee
Telésfora	she brings fulfilment	teh-LEHS-foh-rah
Tatiana	from King Tatius	tah-TYAH-nah
Teodosia	”god-given”	teh-oh-DOH-syah

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Tlotlo

”Glory.”

Timna

”Restraint.” Timna is a valley in Israel with copper mines.

Tinashe

”God is with us.”

Tshegofatso

Tshegofatso means ”blessing.” It has African origins.

Toyin

”Worthy of praise.”

Teva

”Nature”.

Tsovinar

It comes from Armenian tsov, sea, and the goddess of rain and water.

Tziporah

”Bird,” and wife of Moses.

Tulip

It comes from Turkish tülbent, turban.

Tafsut

”Spring.”

Tziona

Zion.

Timothea

It combines timē, esteem, and theos, god.

Tiara

It comes from tiára, “jeweled headdress.” In case you don’t know, a tiara is a head ornament adorned with jewels.

Thúy

Jade green.

Tigist

”Patience.”

Themis

Themis (”divine law”) is a Titaness who has scales of justice.

Japanese t names:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Tsumugi	”spun silk”	tsoo-MOO-gee
Taki	waterfall	TAH-kee
Toki	ibis, or time	TOH-kee
Tae	”many blessings.”	TAH-eh
Tsubaki	camellia	tsoo-BAH-kee
Tamaki	ring, or bracelet	tah-MAH-kee
Tsuyu	drop of dew	TSOO-yoo
Tokiwa	”evergreen”	toh-KEE-wah
Tsugumi	thrush, in Japanese	tsoo-GOO-mee
Tama	round jewel	TAH-mah
Tsukasa	she who directs	tsoo-KAH-sah or TSKAH-sah
Tōka	peach blossom	TOH-kah
Tsuru	”crane”	TSOO-roo
Tomoe	swirl crest	toh-MOH-eh
Tsubame	swallow	tsoo-BAH-meh

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Tallara

Rain.

Tara

It comes from a Sanskrit word meaning “star.” Tara, called the “Mother of Liberation,” is most well-known as a female Buddha who embodies the divine feminine.

Thamarai

Lotus, in Tamil.

Tegwedd

”Fairness.”

Taiwo

”First to taste the world,” Yoruba for a first-born twin.

Tosca

From Italian, ”Tuscan.”

Thisbe

In Greek myths Thisbe was a Boeotian nymph. It means ”devotion.”

Tamia

”Date palm.”

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Thalia

”Flourishing” or ”to blossom.” Thalia comes from the Ancient Greek ”thállein.” Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda was dubbed the “Queen of Latin Pop.”

Tashi

”Auspicious.”

Taimi

From Finnish, ”sapling.”

Tabassom

”Smile”.

Tatum

”Tata’s homestead.” Tatum O’Neal won an Oscar at ten.

Trupti

It has origins in Sanskrit tṛpti, satisfaction.

Tazeen

”Adornment.”

Tähti

Star, in Finnish.

Tasoula

”Resurrection.” I think Tasoula is great for a family that follows the teachings of Jesus.

Taylen

From the Latin tailare, Taylen means “to cut.”

Tisha

“Joy.”

Teagan

”Beautiful” or ”attractive.”

Talitha

“Little girl” in Aramaic. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus wakes a child with the phrase “Talitha koum.”

Thokk

Thokk (”thanks”) is a giantess who refused to weep for Baldr.

Tavleen

”Absorbed in God.”

Takuhi

Queen, in Armenian.

Tryphena

”Delicate,” and Paul greets her in Romans.

Thea

Thea is the Greek word for “goddess.” In myths Theia, the Titaness mothered the sun and the moon. It is also a diminutive for Dorothea or Theodora.

Tamsin

Tamsin comes from Cornwall and is a version of Thomasina, “twin.”

Thendral

”Gentle breeze.”

Tsolmon

Morning star, in Mongolian.

Telephassa

Telephassa (”far-shining”) is a mother of Europa in Greek myth.

Taphath

”A drop,” and a daughter of King Solomon.

Tuulikki

In Finnish folklore Tuulikki is the daughter of the woodland god Tapio. It means “little wind,” and is rooted in the Finnish tuuli (”wind”).

Thembeka

”Trustworthy.”

Tizita

”Memory,” as well as an Ethiopian song style full of longing.

Torhild

It combines Thor and hildr, battle.

Thiri

Glory, or splendor.

Tanith

Tanith was the patron of Carthage and means “the one who is favored.”

Tindra

Tindra is the Swedish verb for “to twinkle” or “to sparkle.” It is pronounced as TIN-drah.

Thora

It has roots in Old Norse and is a feminine variant of Thor.

Tove

Tove is from the Old Norse Þórfríðr (“beautiful” or “beloved”).

Tallulah

In Choctaw Tallulah is symbolizing “leaping water.” Lula and Tally are two short forms that I like. Tallulah Falls in Georgia was a filming location for Wakanda in an Avengers films.

Tshepiso

”Promise.”

Temima

Whole, or honest.

Tsvetana

It comes from Bulgarian tsvete, flower.

Talaith

”Diadem,” in Welsh.

Tanaquil

Tanaquil was an Etruscan queen and means “gift of Thana,” after an Etruscan goddess.

Temperance

Temperance is from the Latin temperantia. English Puritans handed it to daughters regularly. Governor Yeardley named his Virginia plantation “Flowerdew Hundred”

Teboho

”Gratitude.”

Toyoko

”Abundant child.”

Tefnut

Tefnut (”moisture”) is an Egyptian goddess and twin of Shu.

Thulisile

”She has calmed.”

Tian

Sky.

Tong

Vermilion.

Trijata

”Three locks of hair,” and a demoness who comforted Sita in Lanka.

Thana

”Praise.”

Theodora

Theodora (“gift of God”) combines the Greek words theos and doron. Short variations include Thea and Dora.

Trillium

It comes from Latin tri, three, for its three petals.

Thobile

Humble.

Titilayo

”Eternal happiness.”

Timandra

From timē, esteem, and anēr, man. She is a daughter of Leda in Greek myth.

Tullia

Tullia is the feminine of Tullius.

Titania

Shakespeare has origins in Latin where it means “daughter of the Titans.” Astronomers later used it for the largest moon of Uranus.

Theonoe

Theonoe (”divine mind”) is a prophetess in Euripides’ Helen.

Tendai

”Be thankful.”

Thu

Autumn.

Trixie

From Beatrix, ”she who brings happiness.”

Tesni

Tesni is from the Welsh word for warmth. Tess is a common nickname.

Tahira

Tahira is symbolizing “pure” or “virtuous” in Arabic.

Tiziri

”Moonlight.”

Talibah

”Seeker of knowledge.”

Teuila

Samoa’s red ginger flower, with a festival for it in Apia.

Tanglaw

Lamp, or guiding light.

Taraji

Taraji is the Swahili word for “hope.” It is pronounced as tuh-RAH-jee.

Thandiwe

“Beloved” in the Nguni languages.

Tuesday

Tuesday is a weekday and has roots in Tiw, an old war deity.

Treasure

It comes from Old French tresor.

Terra

”Earth,” and Terra Mater is Roman Mother Earth.

Thabisile

”She has made us happy.”

Tauriel

Forest daughter, in Elvish.

Thalassa

Thalassa is the Greek for the sea itself.

Tabitha

In the Bible, she is a faithful disciple of Jesus. It is of Aramaic origins and is meaning “gazelle.”

”Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas.” Acts 9:36

Tamar

Tamar was the name of two unique women in the Bible. One woman is the daughter of King David while the second woman is the daughter-in-law of Judah. Tamar means “date” or “date palm.”

Tinúviel

Tinúviel (”nightingale”) is Tolkien’s name for Lúthien.

Tanwen

It combines Welsh tân, fire, and gwen, white.

Taqwa

”Piety”.

Tatsuko

”Dragon child.”

Tahpenes

Tahpenes is mentioned in the First Book of Kings. ”And Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him as wife the sister of his own wife, that is, the sister of Queen Tahpenes.” – 1 Kings 11:19

It means “wife of the king.”

Tavia

A short variation of Octavia, ”eighth.”

Tuba

Tuba (”blessedness”) is a tree of Paradise in Islamic lore.

Thato

”Will.”

Tsebo

Knowledge.

Tirzah

“Delight.” She is one of the daughters of Zelophehad. They lived during the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt.

Tery

Tery is a variant of Terry, “ruler of the people.”

Tiffany

Tiffany is the English feminine variant of the Greek Theophania, which has several meanings: “epiphany” or “manifestation of God.” American singer Tiffany Alvord released her fifth album, I’ve Got It Covered Vol. 3, in 2013.

Tamanna

”Wish”.

Taweret

Taweret (”great one”) is an Egyptian hippo goddess who guarded women in childbirth.

Tilda

A diminutive of Matilda, ”mighty in battle.”

Trúc

Bamboo.

Tacy

”Fruitful.”

Trinity

Trinity has its roots in the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. This doctrine defines one God existing in three divine persons. Played by Carrie-Anne Moss, Trinity was one of the main characters in the Matrix films.

Tempest

It comes from Latin tempestas, storm.

Tokuko

”Virtuous child,” and an empress who survived Dan-no-ura.

Tariro

”Hope”.

Tirion

Kind, or gentle.

Tammy

Tammy is a short form of Tamar. See above its meaning. Australian actress Tammy MacIntosh played Dr. Charlotte Beaumont in the TV drama All Saints.

Tracey

“Warrior” in Irish.

Truly

Truly is a form of True and Truth. It is interpreted as “honestly.”

Tawny

“Light brown.”

Tierney

”Noble” or ”lord.”

Tomoko

Tomoko is interpreted as “friendly child” or “knowing child.” Japanese artist Tomoko Kashiki has a PhD in painting from Kyoto City University of Arts.

Tsitsi

”Mercy.” Tsitsi Dangarembga wrote Nervous Conditions.

Tchelet

”Sky blue,” and a dye the Torah asks for in tzitzit fringes.

Thurayya

Pleiades, in Arabic.

Tahani

”Congratulations.”

Tsukiko

Tsukiko quite literally translates to moon child.

Tomomi

Depending on the used kanji, Tomomi means “knowledge, truth” or “knowledge, beauty.” Japanese actress Tomomi Kasai had a recurring role on Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth.

Thokozani

”Be happy.”

Teal

Blue-green, like a small river duck.

Tímea

”Esteemed” is inveted by Mór Jókai for The Man with the Golden Touch.

Tegeirian

It has origins in Welsh tegeirian, orchid.

Takara

“Treasure, jewel.”

Teruko

“Shining child.”

Tyyne

Tyyne is Finnish, with a meaning that I love: ”calm.”

Taji

Crown.

Turandot

Turandot (”daughter of Turan”) is a princess in Puccini’s last opera.

Tangwystl

From Welsh tanc, peace, and gwystl, pledge. It is pronounced as TANG-gwistl.

Tinsley

From an English place name, ”Tynni’s meadow.”

Thrud

Thrud (”strength”) is Thor’s daughter in Norse myths.

Tolkun

Wave, in Kyrgyz.

Tuyết

”Snow.”

Tinhinan

”She of the tents,” and a Tuareg queen buried at Abalessa.

Tzivia

”Gazelle,” and mother of King Joash.

Takala

Corn tassel, in Hopi.

Tomurcuk

Bud, in Turkish.

Tadiwa

”We have been loved”.

Tirunesh

”You are good,” and Tirunesh Dibaba won three Olympic golds.

Tihana

It comes from tih, Croatian for quiet.

Tayyiba

”Good, wholesome.”

Tünde

”Fairy”. Mihály Vörösmarty invented it for Csongor és Tünde.

Thistle

Scotland’s national flower.

Thenmozhi

”Sweet language,” in Tamil.

Thảo

Herb, or grass.

Teuta

Teuta (”people”) was an Illyrian queen who fought Rome.

Tülay

From Turkish tül, tulle, and ay, moon.

Tsehay

Sun.

Tsholofelo

”Hope.”

Tingting

”Graceful.”

Tausret

”Mighty lady.” Tausret was one of very few women who ruled Egypt as pharaoh.

Tahiyya

Greeting.

Tabinda

Radiant.

Trang

Dignified.

Taonga

”Treasure.”

Thơ

Poetry.

Titrit

”Little star,” in Kabyle.

Tamu

”Sweet.”

Tuathla

It is made of túath, people, and flaith, princess.

Twyla

”Woven of double thread,” and Twyla Tharp choreographed for ballet and Broadway.

Tuilelaith

From Old Irish tuile, abundance, and flaith, lady.

Tegwen

It combines teg, fair, and gwen, blessed.

Talatu

A Hausa name for a girl born on Tuesday.

Tharwa

Wealth.

Taima

”Crash of thunder.”

Tarja

Tarja (”holding firm to good”) Halonen was Finland’s first woman president.

Thuthuka

”Progress.”

Tushti

Contentment.

Tsukimi

”Moon viewing,” and a Japanese autumn festival with rice dumplings.

Torunn

It combines Thor and unna, to love.

Terpsichore

”Delight in dancing,” and Greek Muse of dance.

Tafadzwa

”We are pleased”.

Tirranna

Running water.

Takako

”Noble child.”

Tinatin

”Ray of sunlight.” Tinatin is a princess in The Knight in the Panther’s Skin.

Tayanita

Young beaver, in Cherokee.

Tzlil

”Chime.”

Taraneh

Song, or melody.

Tiferet

”Beauty,” and one of ten sefirot in Kabbalah.

Tenzin

”Upholder of teachings.”

Thankful

A Puritan virtue name from colonial New England.

Tamkeen

”Dignity.”

Tanzeela

”Revelation.”

Tui

A New Zealand bird that can mimic human speech.

Tithi

”Lunar day.”

Tsetseg

Flower, in Mongolian.

Taskeen

Peace, or comfort.

Tanyaradzwa

”We have been comforted.”

Tilia

I like Tilia, Latin for linden tree.

Thessalonike

Thessalonike (”Thessalian victory”) was Alexander’s half-sister.

Tinna

”Flint”.

Tikva

”Hope,” as well as Israel’s anthem is Hatikvah, ”the hope.”

Taube

It comes from German and Yiddish for dove.

Takane

”High peak.”

Tsuneko

”Constant child.”

Tilelli

Freedom.

Tranquilla

It comes from Latin tranquillus, calm.

Tsering

Long life.

Temitope

”Mine is worthy of thanks.”

Tungalag

Clear, or pure.

Tvarita

Swift.

Tehreem

”Sanctity.”

Tiyamike

Let us praise Him.

Taghreed

”Birdsong.”

Tryphosa

From Greek tryphaō, to live in luxury.

Tuna

Turkish for the Danube.

Tyche

Luck, and a Greek goddess crowned with city walls.