Dog Names That Start With T
- Tea
Origin:
Short form of Dorotea or MatteaMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
As Theo and Thea get more popular, so do Teo and Tea, short forms of the Latinate variations of Theodore and Matthew -- which include Dorotea and Mattea. But like Theo and Thea, Tea can stand perfectly well on its own and blends seamlessly into any Anglophone or European culture, if that is your aim. Some may argue that the Tea version is the prettiest and it's certainly the sleekest.
- Taffy
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"beloved friend"Description:
A diminutive of the (male) name Dafydd, the Welsh form of David. In the US, it's strongly associated with the candy.
- Taurus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bull"Description:
His nickname would inevitably be Bull.
- Tora
- Tamayo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"generation jewel"Description:
Japanese name with a special crossover/creative touch via its association with the colorful paintings of acclaimed Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo.
- Tierra
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"earth"Description:
Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.
- Terre
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"earth"Description:
An intriguing but challenging choice, because of possible confusion with all the Terry-type names.
- Tomi
Origin:
Japanese, Nigerian, or Welsh variation of ThomasMeaning:
"wealth; twin"Description:
A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
- Tipper
Origin:
Irish, diminutive and variation of Irish surname TabarDescription:
The nickname of Mrs. Al Gore (born Mary Elizabeth), bestowed because her favorite childhood lullaby was "Tippy Tippy Tin," should remain her exclusive property.
- Tarian
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"shield"Description:
A distinctive name, originally male, that could be an updated tribute to Grandma Marian.
- Trout
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Yes, nature lovers are starting to name their children after all forms of life, including fish, but consider carefully before you cast your line into these tease-infested waters.
- Taddeo
Origin:
Italian variation of ThaddeusMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
- Tinley
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Ultimately, many parents attracted to Tinley's appealing -inley rhythm may decide they can do better with the first syllable than "tin" and move on to Finley, Brinley, or Kinley.
- Turquoise
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"Turkish stone"Description:
Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
- Tahani
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"best wishes"Description:
Tahani, a somewhat unusual Arabic name for girls, has popped up twice on TV recently: it's the name of one of the main characters on NBC comedy The Good Place and a teenaged contestant on So You Think You Can Dance.
- Teja
Origin:
Slovene diminutive of Doroteja and MatejaMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Slovene mini name that was once short for names like Doroteja and Mateja, but now is more popular independently.
- Todrick
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Todrick, an invented name that combines Todd with -rick ending names such as Frederick, is heavily associated with performer Todrick Hall. Hall initially became recognized for his success on American Idol, and since then has become a YouTube star and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race.
- Tashka
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.
- Tasha
Origin:
Diminutive of NatashaDescription:
See NATASHA.
- Thandi
Origin:
Variation of Thandie, XhosaMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Thandi can be used independently or as a nickname for one of the Thand- starting names such as Thandeka or Thandiwe.