Ultimate Animal Crossing Baby Name List

  1. Tammy
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Tamara
    • Description:

      Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.
  2. Tank
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "tank"
    • Description:

      Military word names, from Cannon to Major, are in, but Tank might push things a bit too far.
  3. Tasha
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Natasha
    • Description:

      See NATASHA.
  4. Teddy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Theodore or Edward
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God or wealthy guardian"
    • Description:

      Teddy is in some ways one of those midcentury boys' nicknames -- like Jimmy or Bobby or Billy -- yet because it was never that popular, it feels timeless too. The preferred short form of Theodore these days may be Theo and of Edward may be....Edward, but Teddy can work adorably for either and grows up to Ted. And of course, let's not forget the inevitable teddy bear.
  5. Tex
    • Origin:

      Place-name, nickname for state of Texas resident
    • Description:

      Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy costume without a real persona inside.
  6. Tia
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending -tia
    • Description:

      A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and Portuguese tía/tia is a word meaning "aunt". In Haida culture in indigenous Canada, Tia is a goddess of peaceful death.
  7. Tiara
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "crown, jeweled headdress"
    • Description:

      The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.
  8. Tiffany
    • Origin:

      English variation of Theophania, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of divine manifestation"
    • Description:

      One of the first luxury brand names and the quintessential Booming Eighties status-conscious moniker; used by Donald Trump for his daughter, Tiffany has plummeted far from its high in the Top 25.
  9. Timmy
    • Tipper
      • Origin:

        Irish, diminutive and variation of Irish surname Tabar
      • Description:

        The nickname of Mrs. Al Gore (born Mary Elizabeth), bestowed because her favorite childhood lullaby was "Tippy Tippy Tin," should remain her exclusive property.
    • Toby
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Tobias
      • Description:

        This jaunty unisex nickname name has recently been given a shot of testosterone via actor Tobey Maguire and the gruff, erudite character on West Wing.
    • Tom
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Thomas
      • Meaning:

        "twin"
      • Description:

        Just like Sam and Ben, Tom could be revived as a simple, well liked name on its own. Tom, just Tom, is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France
    • Tommy
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Thomas
      • Meaning:

        "twin"
      • Description:

        A surprising number of parents choose to put the nickname Tommy on their son's birth certificate rather than the more traditional Thomas. Perhaps even more surprising is thE fact that Tommy has never been off the United States popularity charts. More recently, however, the name has been trending downward.
    • Tucker
      • Origin:

        English occupational name
      • Meaning:

        "fabric pleater"
      • Description:

        Tucker has more spunk than most last-name-first-names, and also a positive, comforting ("Tuck me in, Mommy") feel.
    • Tybalt
      • Origin:

        Medieval form of Theobald
      • Meaning:

        "from bold people"
      • Description:

        Similar in sound to the French "Thibault", which is far more popular, Tybalt is best known as the bloodlustful and brawling cousin of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Perhaps this connotation has kept parents from using Tybalt. However, given the recent fad for all things Theo, Tybalt might offer a familiar yet unusual option for parents who like the meaning but want to swim against the current. Cute nicknames Ty and Tibby might also appeal.
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          • Velma
            • Origin:

              German
            • Meaning:

              "will helmet"
            • Description:

              Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.
          • Vesta
            • Origin:

              Latin
            • Meaning:

              "pure"
            • Description:

              The name of the Roman goddess of the household is not recommended for your little goddess.