Girl Names Ending in T

  1. Melat
    • Origin:

      Amharic, Ethiopian
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God; fine linen; sweet"
    • Description:

      Melat is a lovely girl name that is frequently used in Ethiopia. Several meanings of Melat are possible, including "gift of God", and "sweet". Melat also refers to the fine linen or silk woven in the Virgin Mary's dress.
  2. Alicent
    • Origin:

      Literature
    • Description:

      The name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, played by Olivia Cooke in the TV series House of the Dragon. Likely based on the medieval French and English name Elisant/Elysant or Helisent.
  3. Garnet
    • Origin:

      Jewel name, from the French
    • Meaning:

      "pomegranate"
    • Description:

      One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.
  4. Iseult
    • Jett
      • Origin:

        Mineral name
      • Description:

        Jett is part of a growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Lou, Teddy, and co. With a cool girl image, this punkish nature name may appeal. Lisa Ling made Jett an option for girls when she gave it to her daughter in 2013.
    • Meret
      • Origin:

        German diminutive of Margarethe
      • Meaning:

        "pearl"
      • Description:

        Meret is an interesting name found in several cultures. In Egyptian mythology, she was a goddess associated with singing, dancing and rejoicing and her meaning is 'beloved.' But the name also has significance in Hebrew, Danish and Norwegian. Close relatives include Merete and Maret.
    • Avneet
      • Origin:

        Sikh
      • Meaning:

        "helpful"
      • Description:

        Avneet is a name usually seen in the Sikh Indian community. Actress Avneet Kaur is a notable bearer of this name.
    • Olivet
      • Origin:

        Place name
      • Description:

        Mount Olivet is a mountain ridge east of and adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City. It is named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. Several key events in the life of Jesus, as related in the Gospels, took place on the Mount of Olives, and in the Acts of the Apostles it is described as the place from which Jesus ascended to heaven. This name makes a fresh alternative to Olivia and is worthy of consideration.
    • Kat
      • Origin:

        Diminutive for Katherine, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "pure"
      • Description:

        We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
    • Lulit
      • Origin:

        African, Amharic
      • Meaning:

        "pearl"
      • Description:

        Everyone is loving Lu- names nowadays, so why not add this sweet East African one to your list?
    • Fiadhnait
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little deer"
      • Description:

        Sweet Irish saint's name related to the rising star Fiadh.
    • Jannat
      • Origin:

        Bengali and Urdu
      • Meaning:

        "paradise, garden"
      • Description:

        Jannat is derived from the Arabic word jannah, which refers to the final paradise for good souls in the afterlife. Jannat is primarily used among Indian and Pakistani Muslims. Cennet is the Turkish variation.
    • Cennet
      • Origin:

        Turkish
      • Meaning:

        "paradise, heaven"
      • Description:

        This charming Turkish name has hit pop culture, thanks to the Telenovela show of the same name.
    • Jet
      • Origin:

        Mineral and word name
      • Description:

        Though this may be thought of as a short form of the legitimate name Jetta, that one's gone to the cars. This sounds more modern if a bit supersonic. In the Netherlands, it's in the Top 100, originating as a short form of -ette ending names such as Henriette and Mariette.
    • Bardot
      • Origin:

        French surname
      • Description:

        Bardot joined the first and last names of other glamour girl icons such as (Jean) Harlow when David Boreanaz chose the surname of '50s French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot for his daughter. Bardot debuted in the US charts in 2022.
    • Monserrat
      • Origin:

        Spelling variant of Montserrat, Catalan place-name meaning "serrated mountain"
      • Meaning:

        "serrated mountain"
      • Description:

        Monserrat is a variant spelling of the Catalan name Montserrat. It is likely the better spelling in English-speaking countries given the correct pronunciation of the name.
    • Rhett
      • Origin:

        English from Dutch
      • Meaning:

        "advise"
      • Description:

        Rhett has never been more popular for boys, and it soon may be discovered by parents of girls. It shares a sound with such stylish girl names as Scarlett, Colette, and Juliette, making Rhett a viable option for a daughter.
    • Heart
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "heart"
      • Description:

        A love-filled word name most notably borne by Heart Phoenix, mother of River, Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer. She legally changed her name from Arlyn in 1988.
    • Piaget
      • Origin:

        French surname, meaning unknown
      • Description:

        We wouldn't have considered Piaget as a viable given name option was it not for Solange Knowles, who has it as her middle name. Her mother chose it after the watch brand, but many will recognize it as the surname of pioneering Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. His theories on cognitive development in children are among the most influential in the field of psychology.
    • Ayat
      • Origin:

        Arabic, Persian
      • Meaning:

        "sign"
      • Description:

        Ayat is a Quranic name for girls that literally translates to "sign" or "clue" but in the context of the name, it refers to signs of God, manifestations of the divine, or verses from the Quran. In Islamic tradition, Ayat al-Kursi, or "The Throne Verse", is considered the greatest in the Quran and is often displayed and memorised, giving this name a powerful feel.