650+ Boy Names Ending in T
- Črt
Origin:
Slovene, diminutive of ČrtomirMeaning:
"hatred + peace"Description:
This name, which sounds a little like "churt", is commonly used in Slovenia but could pose pronunciation problems in the anglo world.
- Christ
Origin:
English from GreekMeaning:
"anointed, messiah"Description:
Meaning "anointed one" in Greek, this was a title applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking followers. It has been used as the English form of both Christos and Chrestos, which means "good".
- Barnett
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place cleared by burning"Description:
Has some creative credibility via abstract painter Barnett Newman, but we'd prefer his nickname, Barney.
- Evert
Origin:
English, variation of Everett, from German EberhardMeaning:
"brave boar"Description:
Though you might have been a fan of tennis star Chris Evert, stick with EVERETT, which everyone will think you're saying anyway.
- Detroit
Origin:
Place nameDescription:
Detroit, the name of the down-on-its-heels Michigan city, has a so-far-out-it's-gotta-be-cool quality. A handful of boys were named Detroit last year, and if you have ties to the Motor City -- familial or musical -- you may want to consider it, especially as a middle name.
- Nugget
- Sunset
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
For the baby born at, well, sunset.
- Delbert
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"day-bright"Description:
Problematic, even if not for Dilbert.
- Wilt
Origin:
Diminutive of Wilton, EnglishMeaning:
"place by a stream"Description:
Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton) lends a sort of mythic quality to his name. Few have ventured to use it since it is so tied to the famed Chamberlain, but it could make an inspired middle.
- Reinhart
- Nicolet
Origin:
French, CatalanMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
Nicolet is an old diminutive of Nicolas or Nicolau. It's also found as a surname: Jean Nicolet was a French explorer in the New World in the 17th century, most famous in Wisconsin where a forest and a college are some of the things named after him.
- Piaget
Origin:
French surname, meaning unknownDescription:
Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was one of the most influential names in his field, known for his theories on cognitive development in children. His surname has potential as a given name, perhaps for the child of a child psychologist.
- Somerset
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"land of the summer settlers"Description:
The name of an English county and noble title, Somerset is also found as a surname and occasionally as a given name. The English writer (William) Somerset Maugham is a notable bearer.
- Burt
- Wolfhart
- Vanderbilt
Origin:
Dutch surnameMeaning:
"from the low hill"Description:
The Vanderbilts were America's wealthiest family for almost a century, giving this name a strong association with luxury and industry. The Vanderbilts got their surname from their hometown in the Netherlands, De Bilt (meaning "low hill"). The genitive Dutch word van means "from".
- Vasant
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"spring"Description:
A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.
- Gerhardt
- Davenport
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
This old-time name for a sofa would not be comfortable as a baby name.
- Set