650+ Boy Names Ending in T
- Dart
Origin:
English place- and word nameDescription:
This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.
- Fort
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"strong"Description:
There was an ancient Saint Fort, and this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
- Night
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.
- Harvest
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the season for gathering in agricultural crops"Description:
Harvest has been occasionally used as a name since the eighteenth century, originally as evenly unisex, though it tips a bit in the girls' direction in the contemporary US. Given the rise of such popular baby names as Harper and August, plus new word names from Heaven to True, Harvest sounds more possible now than ever.
- Clemont
Origin:
Variation of Clement, LatinMeaning:
"mild, merciful"Description:
This practically unique variation of Clement has appeared on the charts four times: 1917, 1918, 1920, and 1971. Each year, it was only given to five baby boys.
- Jarrett
Origin:
English variation of GarrettDescription:
Got some notice as a Jared alternative, has musical association with pianist Keith Jarrett.
- Cuthbert
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"famous, brilliant"Description:
Years ago we might have said that this name was unthinkable, but with old-fashioned names being so popular right now (consider Atticus, Leonidas, Arthur, Jasper, Augustus etc) what's to stop Cuthbert from becoming more wearable? Bertie is a cute (and very fashionable) nickname option for this grand old name.
- Tempest
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"storm"Description:
Tempest is one of those names that could go either way. Cool, evocative modern word name? Or asking for trouble? Your call, but if you decide the former image is dominant, be warned that some people will see it as the latter.
- Helmut
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave protector"Description:
Photographer Newton...or that hard thing you wear on your head.
- Junot
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuniusDescription:
Junot, which sounds like the goddess and indie movie name "Juno" and the Alaskan place name Juneau, is actually someting completely different. The literati will recognize the unusual name of writer Junot Diaz.
- Gambit
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Gambit means ploy or trick, which makes it an appropriate name for a little player. Eight boys were named Gambit in the US in one recent year.
- Cricket
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Typically used for girls, but Disney Channel show Big City Greens made it wearable for boys as well.
- Godot
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Samuel Beckett, inspired by the French surname Godeau, created the name Godot for his play, Waiting for Godot.Americans tend to pronounce Godot with the emphasis on the second syllable, but Beckett has said this is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is GOD-oh, with the first syllable stressed.
- Fulbright
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"the descendents of Fulbeorht, bright people"Description:
No guarantee of a fellowship.
- Engelbert
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"bright angel"Description:
One of the rarest Bert names, Engelbert has been used at least since the time of Charlemagne and is the name of several saints. But mostly, it's impossible not to associate it with Engelbert Humperdinck, both the German composer and the British pop singer (born Arnold Dorsey) who borrowed his name.
- Gerrit
Origin:
Low German variation of GerhardDescription:
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
- Barnett
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place cleared by burning"Description:
Has some creative credibility via abstract painter Barnett Newman, but we'd prefer his nickname, Barney.
- Delbert
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"day-bright"Description:
Problematic, even if not for Dilbert.
- 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.
- Savant
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"learned person"Description:
A new, hyper-intelligent word name that first appeared on the charts in 2008.