Terrific Girl Names That Start With T

Check out our list of some of the trendiest girl names starting with T, including timeless classics and modern variations.

Every letter of the alphabet has a specific feel. Girl names starting with T have a certain punch to them, and why wouldn’t they? They share the sound of words like tremendous, towering and triumphant.

Of all the baby girl names that start with T, these are 15 of the most popular.

Taylor

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Origin: English

Taylor started out as a last name, derived from the French “tailleur,” meaning “tailor.” It later became more than an occupational title as a common given name for boys.

In the 1990s, it evolved into a popular unisex name, and is now used more frequently for girls than for boys.

Teagan

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Origin: Irish

Interestingly, many girl names starting with T are actually unisex names. Teagan is another one that began as a surname.

Meaning “beautiful,” Teagan actually comes from a Gaelic name “Taghg,” which translates to “wise poet.”

Tessa

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Origin: Greek

Tessa is a lovely, feminine-sounding girl’s name of Greek origin, and its meaning is just as sweet: “to gather.” It’s sometimes used as a nickname for Theresa, meaning “harvester.” Combine the two, and Tessa becomes symbolic of celebration and community.

If Tessa feels too young down the road, it can always be shortened to just “Tess.”

Thea

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Origin: Greek

Thea was one of the most popular girl names in 2021. This Greek goddess-themed name literally means “goddess” and is also the name of the Greek goddess of light.

It’s also short for traditional Greek names like Althea, Dorothea and Mathea.

Temperance

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Origin: English

Temperance is a virtue name with English Puritan roots. The word means “moderation,” historically applying to food and alcohol.

Today, Temperance takes on a new meaning. It represents mindfulness and balance, living a life built on the important things.

Tinley

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Origin: Old English

Tinley most likely comes from the Old English word “tynan,” which means “hedge.” It only recently made an appearance on the American baby name charts as an alternative to the similar name “Tenley.”

It follows the “-inley” trend that’s found in other popular names such as Finley and McKinley.

Tru

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Origin: American

Tru may originally have been a nickname for Truman, but now it’s an abbreviated form of the word true or truth. What better quality to pass on than honesty?

Tru is also the name of the main character of the wholesome children’s TV show, “Tru and the Magic Kingdom.”

Tiana

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Origin: Russian

Tiana is best known as the main character of Disney’s 2009 movie “The Princess and the Frog.” In reality, the name isn’t American at all. It comes from the Russian name Tatiana, meaning “princess.”

Tiana rolls of the tongue, and we love that it shows little girls how special they are without naming them something obvious, like Princess or Precious.

Tatum

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Origin: Old English

Tatum was originally a surname, as you might guess from the name of actor Channing Tatum. It’s a variation of the name Tathum, a village in Lancashire, England. This strong, bold name is distinctive and fiery, and it works just as well for boys as it does for girls.

The name served Tatum Bell pretty well, considering he became a successful NFL running back.

Talia

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Origin: Hebrew

Talia has been around for centuries, and classic names are often among the best. Talia has a Russian flavor to it thanks to its association with the similar sounding “Natalia,” but it’s really based on the Hebrew roots “tal” and “yah,” meaning “dew of heaven.”

In mythology, Talia was an angel who helped the sun travel across the sky each day. Talia is also a name in Australian Aboriginal culture, meaning “near water.”

Tristan

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Origin: Celtic

The Celtic name Tristan has a rather sad meaning. The word “triste” means “sad” in French, so Tristan translates to “sorrowful.” There’s nothing sad about how popular the name has become, however.

Tristan is often used as a boy’s name with hopeless-romantic vibes, but it can also be used as an edgy-sounding girl’s name.

Tennyson

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Origin: English

Are you sensing a theme here? Tennyson is yet another girl name starting with T that was originally a surname. It means “son of Dennis.” While that’s not particularly interesting, its association with the famous poet more than makes up for its lackluster definition.

Alfred Tennyson was a famous Victorian poet who wrote masterpieces like “The Lady of Shalott” and “Ulysses.” If you like the Shakespearean vibes but aren’t sure about the name’s imposing length, consider using fun nicknames like Tenny or Ten.

Toni

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Origin: Latin

The Toni means “from Antium,” an ancient city in Italy south of Rome. It was originally the longer name Antonia before it was shortened to the spunky Toni.

The name peaked in popularity during the 1960s thanks to Toni Morrison, one of the greatest American novelists of all time. Her work was so impressive that it earned her a Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Trinity

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Origin: Latin

The name Trinity has Christian roots, meaning “triad.” It was seldom used as a name until the release of “The Matrix” in 1999, in which the leading lady is named Trinity.

It was so popular in the early 2000s that country singer Trace Adkins used it for one of his daughters.

Tara

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Origin: Irish

In Ireland, Tara means “rocky hill.” It was used heavily in Irish folklore before it was taken over by a character in “Gone with the Wind.” After that, the name spread like wildfire.

Tara isn’t as common as it used to be, but we’d consider it a classic worth reviving.