Names that start with T: From Truly to Tate we’ve found 200+ baby names beginning with T

Names that start with T vary hugely from fun and fantastic to classic and traditional, with inspiration from Taylor Swift to Tess of The D'urbervilles, Troy Bolton to Tan France.

The letter T offers a small but perfectly formed selection of cool baby names. Last year, a list of the most popular baby names in the UK and Wales saw T names appearing just seven times in the boys' list, and in the girls' list, only once. Safe to say, if you want a little one who will stand out from the crowd, and it’s more unpopular baby names you’re craving, T is a great place to start.

For boys, Theodore placed 11th on the most popular name list, with Theo just behind it at #15, while the adorable Teddy, an increasingly popular moniker for both Theodore and Edward, came in at #26. Stephanie Lowe, family editor at Goodto.com, tells us; "Our son's name is actually Edward, but he quickly, and permanently, became a Ted." So, whether you’re prepping for the arrival of your firstborn, or already have a child with a letter T name and are looking for unique baby names to match, you’ve come to the right place.

Names that start with T

Lilia E. Corrigan is a children’s therapist and the founder of Heart Baby Names; she gave us the low-down on all there is to know on baby names beginning with T. "Names like Tully have come onto her radar recently thanks to pop culture presence. Tully is traditionally a male Irish name that means peaceful, and appeared on the US top 1000 charts for the first recorded time last year in 2022, at #922 for girls.

The success of the television show Firefly Lane likely has something to do with this, as one of the main characters is named Tallulah and goes by Tully. “Other T names for girls that I’ll be keeping an eye on into 2024 are Tia, Taylor (following Taylor Swift's Eras tour this year), Tayla, Tatum, Teagan, Tessa and Taya,” Lilia says.

100 girl names beginning with T

1. Tianna
   Origin: Latin Pronunciation: Tee-AH-nuh Meaning: alternative spelling of Tiana, meaning ‘joy’.

2. Taylor
   Origin: English  Pronunciation: TAY-luh Meaning: a clothes tailor, from the Latin ‘to cut’,

3. Tyler
   Origin: English Pronunciation: TY-ler Meaning: a maker of tiles

4. Theadora
   Origin: Greek  Pronunciation: Thea-DAWR-ah  Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

5. Tia
   Origin: Spanish  Pronunciation: TEE-ya  Meaning: Aunt

6. Tilly
   Origin: English  Pronunciation: TIL-ee  Meaning: diminutive of Matilda, which means ‘battle strength’

7. Tillie
   Origin: English  Pronunciation: TIL-ee  Meaning: Same meaning as above, just different spelling. A diminutive of Matilda, which means ‘battle strength’

8. Tahmina
   Origin: Persian  Pronunciation: Tah-ME-nah, Meaning: Brave and valiant

9. Teagan
   Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Variant of Tegan, which means ‘darling’

10. Thandie
    Origin: Southern African, Pronunciation: Tan-DEE, Meaning: diminutive of Thandiwe, which means ‘loving one’.

11. Trinity
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRIN-ih-tee, Meaning: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit of Christianity

12. Tiara
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: Tee-AH-ruh, Meaning: Semi-circle crown

13. Tess
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH-S, Meaning: diminutive of Theresa, which means ‘harvester’

14. Tessa
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH- suh, Meaning: diminutive of Theresa, which means ‘harvester’

15. Talia
    Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah Meaning: Gentle dew from heaven.

16. Thea
    Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THEE-ah, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

17. Tiana
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: Tee-AH-nuh, Meaning: Joy

18. Tuti
    Origin: Indonesian Pronunciation: Too-tee, Meaning: an unusual girls name

19. Temperance
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEM-pur-ence, Meaning: Moderation and self-control

20. Tabitha
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TAH-buh-tha, Meaning: A gazelle

1. Tatiana
   Origin: Roman, Pronunciation: TAH-tee-ah-nuh, Meaning: adapted from the name Tatius, a 3rd century Roman saint

2. Taliah
   Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Tahila, which means ‘morning dew’

3. Taffy
   Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TA-fee, Meaning: a diminutive form of a Dafydd (David).

4. Talitha
   Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-leeth-ah, Meaning: alternative to Tahlia, which means ‘morning dew’

5. Treasure
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TRE-shah Meaning: from the Greek word Thesauros, meaning ‘treasure, collection’

6. Thalia
   Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Tahila, which means ‘morning dew’

7. Theodora
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: Thea-DAWR-ah, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

8. Theodosia
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THE-oh-dor-sha, Meaning: adapted fromTheodosios, which means ‘gift of god’

9. Tania
   Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: TAN-yuh, Meaning: a diminutive of Tatitian, which is adapted from the name Tatius, a 3rd century Roman saint

10. Tanya
    Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: TAN-yuh, Meaning: Same as above, just different spelling. A diminutive of Tatitian, which is adapted from the name Tatius, a 3rd century Roman saint

11. Taniyah
    Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: TAN-ee-yuh, Meaning: a diminutive of Tatitian with a slight which is adapted from the name Tatius, a 3rd century Roman saint

12. Teresa
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH-ree-sah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Theresa, which means ‘harvester’

13. Theresa
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH=ree-sah, Meaning: Same as above just different spelling; Harvester

14. Taliyah
    Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Tahila, which means ‘morning dew’

15. Tahlia
    Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah, Meaning: Morning dew

16. Tegan
    Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Darling

17. Theo
    Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: Theo, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means “gift of god”

18. Teshi
    Origin: African, Pronunciation: TEH-she, Meaning: Cheerful, full of laughter

19. Tulip
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHEW-lip Meaning: the Tulip flower

20. Tula
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHOO-lah Meaning: Variation of Tulip, the flower

1. Tru
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHROO: Meaning: Variation of True, meaning ‘honest, faithful, genuine’

2. True
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHROO: Meaning: Honest, faithful, genuine

3. Truth
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHROO-th: Meaning: Variation of True, meaning ‘honest, faithful, genuine’

4. Truly
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: CHROO-lee, Meaning: From Old English ‘trēowlīce’ meaning ‘faithfully’.

5. Trudy
   Origin: Dutch, Pronunciation: CHROO-dee, Meaning: From Old English ‘trēowlīce’ meaning ‘faithfully’.

6. Tory
   Origin: English Pronunciation: TOR-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Victoria, meaning ‘victory’,

7. Tori
   Origin: English Pronunciation: TOR-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Victoria, meaning ‘victory’,

8. Tetty
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TET-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Charlotte, meaning ‘free’

9. Therese
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH-reez, Meaning: an alternative to Theresa, which means ‘harvester’

10. Tiffany
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TIH-fa-nee, Meaning: Medieval form of the name Theophania, a name for girls born on the Christian festival of Epiphany.

11. Twinkle
    Origin: American, Pronunciation: TWIN-kul, Meaning: To light up

12. Tatum
    Origin: English Pronunciation: TAY-tum, Meaning: Cheerful, spirited

13. Tallulah
    Origin: Native American, Pronunciation: TAH-loo-lah, Meaning: Leaping water

14. Taytum
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-tum, Meaning: an alternative to Tatum, meaning ‘cheerful, spirited’

15. Tara
    Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TAH-ra, Meaning: Tower, hillside

16. Tenley
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEN-lee, Meaning: Settlement, woodland, clearing

17. Tinley
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TIN-lee, Meaning: A variation of Tenley, meaning ‘settlement, woodland, clearing’

18. Tala
    Origin: Native American, Pronunciation: TAH-la, Meaning: Wolf

19. Toni
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TOE-nee, Meaning: Diminutive of Antonia, from the Roman surname Antony

20. Tamara
    Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: Ta-MAH-rah, Meaning: Palm tree

1. Tamia
   Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TAH-me-ah, Meaning: Chipmunk

2. Theia
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THEE-ah Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

3. Teigan
   Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Variant of Tegan, which means ‘darling’

4. Teegan
   Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Variant of Tegan, which means ‘darling’

5. Toby
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TOE-bee, Meaning: God is good

6. Taryn
   Origin: American, Pronunciation: TAH-rin, Meaning: Of the Earth

7. Tahani
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: Ta-HAR-nee, Meaning: Congratulations

8. Taylee
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-lee, Meaning: Variant of Taylor, meaning a clothes tailor, from the Latin ‘to cut’

9. Tarana
   Origin: African, Pronunciation: Tah-RAH-na, Meaning: Born during the day

10. Terra
    Origin: Italian, Pronunciation: TE-rah, Meaning: Earth

11. Tayla
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-lee, Meaning: Variant of Taylor, meaning a clothes tailor, from the Latin ‘to cut’

12. Tracey
    Origin: Pronunciation:  TRAY-cee, Meaning: alternative to Theresa, which means ‘harvester’

13. Trace
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRAYCE Meaning: Brave

14. Tammy
    Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: TAM-ee, Meaning: abbreviation of Tamara, which means ‘palm tree’

15. Tamar
    Origin: Russian, Pronunciation: TAM-ee, Meaning: abbreviation of Tamara, which means ‘palm tree’

16. Teyana
    Origin: Various, Pronunciation: Meaning, an alternative pronunciation to Tiana, a short form of Christiana, meaning Christian, or Tatiana, meaning ‘Roman saint’

17. Treva
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TREE-vah, Meaning: Prudent

18. Tarub
    Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TAH-rub, Meaning: Joyful

19. Tana
    Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TAH-nah, Meaning: Star of fire goddess

20. Tate
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAYT, Meaning: Cheerful

1. Tanvi
   Origin: Sanskrit, Indian, Pronunciation: TAN-vee, Meaning: Slender, delicate

2. Tova
   Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TOE-va, Meaning: Good, pleasing

3. Tanner
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAN-er, Meaning: Leather worker, person who tans hides

4. Teddi
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TED-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Edward, or Theodore

5. Talulah
   Origin: Native American, Pronunciation: TAH-loo-lah, Meaning: Alternative spelling of Tallulah, meaning ‘leaping water’

6. Tyla
   Origin: English Pronunciation: TY-lah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Tyler, meaning ‘a maker of tiles’

7. Tyra
   Origin: Scandinavian, Pronunciation: TIE-rah, Meaning: God of battle

8. Tali
   Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee, Meaning: abbreviation of Tahila, which means ‘morning dew’

9. Talya
   Origin: Hebrew Pronunciation: TAH-lee-ah, Meaning: alternative spelling of Tahila, which means ‘morning dew’

10. Trisha
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRI-sha, Meaning: Noble

11. Trish
    Origin: Pronunciation: TRISH, Meaning: Diminutive of Trisha, meaning ‘noble’

12. Tacey
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-cee, Meaning: Fruitful

13. Tille
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TIL-ee, Meaning: diminutive of Matilda, which means battle strength

14. Tulsi
    Origin: Hindi, Pronunciation: TUL-see, Meaning: Holy basil

15. Tamsin
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAM-zin, Meaning: Twin

16. Tina
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEE-nah, Meaning: Diminutive of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’

17. Trixie
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRICKS-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Beatrix, meaning ‘voyager, traveller’

18. Twiggy
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TWIG-ee, Meaning: Slender, slim

19. Tawny
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAW-nee, Meaning: Golden brown

20. Tusa
    Origin: Native American, Pronunciation: TOO-sa, Meaning: Prairie Dog

100 boy names beginning with T

1. Teddy
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TEH-dee, Meaning: abbreviation of Theodore, adapted from Thedoros, which means “gift of god”

2. Theodore
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: Thea-DAWR, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means “gift of god”

3. Theo
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THE-oh, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

4. Thomas
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TOM-ass, Meaning: A twin

5. Tommy
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TOM-mee, Meaning: Diminutive of Thomas, meaning ‘twin’

6. Titan
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TIE-tan, Meaning: Defender

7. Titus
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TIE-tes, Meaning: Title of honour

8. Thiago
   Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TEE-ya-go, Meaning: supplanter

9. Truth
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TROO-th: Meaning: Variation of True, meaning ‘honest, faithful, genuine’

10. Theoden
    Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THEO-den, Meaning: adapted from Thedoros, which means ‘gift of god’

11. Tiago
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TEE-ya-go, Meaning: Alternative spelling of Thiago, meaning supplanter

12. Tariq
    Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TAH-reek, Meaning: Morning star

13. Tarun
    Origin: Indian, Pronunciation: TAH-run, Meaning: Young male

14. Troy
    Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TROY, Meaning: Footsoldier

15. Taylor
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-luh, Meaning: a clothes tailor, from the Latin ‘to cut’,

16. Tanweer
    Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: Tan-WEE-ur, Meaning: Radiating, illuminating

17. Tan
    Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: T-an, Meaning: Diminutive of Tanweer, meaning ’radiating, illuminating

18. Tyrone
    Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TIE-rone, Meaning: The land of the Yew Tree

19. Tristan
    Origin: Celtic, Pronunciation: TRIS-tan, Meaning: Sorrowful

20. Tyler
    Origin: English Pronunciation: TY-ler, Meaning: a maker of tiles

1. Tucker
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TUH-ker, Meaning: Softener or pleater of cloth

2. Thaddeus
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: THA-dee-us, Meaning: Praise

3. Tiberius
   Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: Tie-BEER-ee-us, Meaning: Of of near the Tibet river

4. Tyrus
   Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TIE-rus, Meaning: Rock, or person from Tyre

5. Teo
   Origin: Italian, Pronunciation: TAY-oh, Meaning: Gift of God

6. Taj
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TARJ, Meaning: Crown

7. Turner
   Origin: English Pronunciation: TURN-er, Meaning: Woodworker

8. Timothy
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TIM-oh-thee, Meaning: To Honor God

9. Tu
   Origin: Vietnamese, Pronunciation: TWO, Meaning: Sharp and bright

10. Ty
    Origin: English Pronunciation: TY, Meaning: Diminutive of Tyler, a maker of tiles

11. Tegan
    Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Darling

12. Tobias
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: Toe-BYE-ass, Meaning: God is good

13. Tate
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAYT, Meaning: Cheerful

14. Tyson
    Origin: French, Pronunciation: TIE-sun, Meaning: High-spirited, or ember

15. Tanner
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAN-er, Meaning: Leather worker, person who tans hides

16. Titus
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TYE-tus, Meaning: Title of honour

17. Travis
    Origin: French, Pronunciation: TRAV-iss, Meaning: Toll collector

18. Tatum
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAY-tum, Meaning: From Tatham, an English village

19. Truman
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TROO-man, Meaning: Loyal one

20. Tripp
    Origin: American, Pronunciation: TRIP, Meaning: The third

1. Tom
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TOM, Meaning: Diminutive of Thomas, meaning ‘twin’

2. Trevor
   Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TRE-vur, Meaning: From the large village

3. Taddeo
   Origin: Italian, Pronunciation: Tad-EY-oh, Meaning: Diminutive of Thaddeus, meaning gift of God

4. Trey
   Origin: Italian, Pronunciation: TRAY, Meaning: Three

5. Trenton
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TREN-ton, Meaning: From or near the river Trent

6. Tru
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TROO: Meaning: Variation of True, meaning ‘honest, faithful, genuine’

7. Tony
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TOE-nee, Meaning: Diminutive of Anthony, meaning ‘priceless one’

8. Trace
   Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRAYCE Meaning: Brave

9. Tomas
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TOM-mee, Meaning: Alternative spelling to Thomas, meaning ‘twin’

10. Talon
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TAH-lon, Meaning: Bird claw

11. Thatcher
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: THAT-chur, Meaning: Roof thatcher

12. Truett
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRUE-ett, Meaning: Dry wood, river bend

13. Terry
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH-ree, Meaning: Power of the tribe

14. Trent
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TRENT, Meaning: From or near the river Trent

15. Tristen
    Origin: Celtic, Pronunciation: TRIS-tan, Meaning: Variation of Tristan, meaning ‘sorrowful’

16. Terence
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TEH-rens, Meaning: Soft, smooth

17. True
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TROO: Meaning: Honest, faithful, genuine

18. Toby
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: Toe-BEE, Meaning: Diminutive of Tobias, meaning ‘God is good’

19. Tobiah
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: Toe-BYE-ah, Meaning: Variant of Tobias, meaning ‘God is good’

20. Terrell
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TEH-rell, Meaning: Variation of Terry, meaning ‘power of the tribe’

1. Tahir
   Origin: Arabic,  Pronunciation: TA-heer, Meaning: Virtuous Torin

2. Tobin
   Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TOE-bin, Meaning: Chief

3. Tahj
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TAHJ, Meaning: Crown

4. Terrence
   Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TEH-rens, Meaning: Variant of Terence, meaning soft, smooth

5. Tassos
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TASS-os, Meaning: Resurrection

6. Tadaaki
   Origin: Japanese, Pronunciation: TAH-da-key, Meaning: Bright and light

7. Tam
   Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TAM, Meaning: Innocent and honest

8. Tarriq
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TAH-reek, Meaning: Morning star

9. Tamir
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: TAH-meer, Meaning: Rich

10. Tomer
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TOE-merr, Meaning: Palm tree

11. Thorin
    Origin: Norse, Pronunciation: THO-rin Meaning: Thunder

12. Tristian
    Origin: Celtic, Pronunciation: TRIS-tee-an, Meaning: Variation of Tristan, meaning ‘sorrowful’

13. Tyrese
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TIE-reece, Meaning: from the Latin word ‘Terentius’, which means smooth

14. Tyree
    Origin: Latin, Pronunciation: TIE-ree, Meaning: Diminutive of Tyrese, from the Latin word ‘Terentius’, which means smooth

15. Teagan
    Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TEH-gan, Meaning: Variant of Tegan, which means ‘darling’

16. Townes
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TOWNS, Meaning: The settlement

17. Todd
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TODD, Meaning: Fox

18. Trevon
    Origin: Welsh, Pronunciation: TRE-von, Meaning: Variation of Trevor, meaning ‘from the large village’

19. Taisce
    Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TASH-ka, Meaning: Treasure

20. Thor
    Origin: Scandinavian, Pronunciation: THOR Meaning: Thunder

1. Tevin
   Origin: American, Pronunciation: TEH-vin, Meaning: Handsome, beautiful

2. Tamir
   Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TAH-meer, Meaning: Owner of many palm trees

3. Triston
   Origin: Celtic, Pronunciation: TRIS-ton, Meaning: Variation of Tristan, meaning ‘sorrowful’

4. Trojan
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TRO-juhn, Meaning: A person from Troy

5. Torgyn
   Origin: Scandinavian, Pronunciation: TOR-gin, Meaning: Thor’s roar

6. Taha
   Origin: Arabic, Pronunciation: Ta-Ha, Meaning: The purest

7. Tim
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TIM, Meaning: Diminutive of Timothy, meaning ‘to honour God’.

8. Timmy
   Origin: Greek, Pronunciation: TIM-ee, Meaning: Diminutive of Timothy, meaning ‘to honour God’.

9. Tirta
   Origin: Indonesian, Pronunciation: TER-tah, Meaning: Sacred water, or place of pilgrimage

10. Thompson
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TOM-sun, Meaning: Son of Tom

11. Timothee
    Origin: French, Pronunciation: TIM-oh-thay, Meaning: One who honours God

12. Tai
    Origin: Chinese, Pronunciation: TAY, Meaning: Vast, great, extreme

13. Trygg
    Origin: Scandinavian, Pronunciation: TRIGG, Meaning: True, faithful

14. Truitt
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TROO-it, Meaning: Honest, little one

15. Toddy
    Origin: English, Pronunciation: TODD-ee, Meaning: Fox

16. Topher
    Origin: American, Pronunciation: TOE-fer, Meaning: Christ Bearer

17. Tige
    Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TI-ge, Meaning: Powerful cat

18. Torrence
    Origin: Irish, Pronunciation: TO-rence, Meaning: Little hills

19. Tal
    Origin: Hebrew, Pronunciation: TAL, Meaning: Rain, dew

20. Tad
    Origin: Gaelic, Pronunciation: TAD, Meaning: Gift of God

When should you decide on a baby name?

Lilia E. Corrigan, of Heart Baby Names, shares her expertise on all things baby names.  “Choosing the right name for your baby is a significant, personal decision. When deciding on the name is personal preference. Some parents discuss names from the early days of dating and settle quickly. Others decide during pregnancy, whilst some wait until the baby is here to decide,” Lila says.

“When parents approach me with several strong top contending names, I always recommend ‘trying them out’ around the house, referring to baby as those names one at a time, dropping the names into conversation. Write them down on paper with the potential middle name and or surname. Give them a signature! You’re going to be calling the name for the rest of your life, it makes sense to try it out before committing!”

Why is choosing a baby name so important?

“Selecting a name for your child can be an exciting but overwhelming process, as names become fundamental parts of our identities. Names can affect our self-esteem, family, and cultural ties, they are often the first thing someone learns about us. They shape how we not just perceive ourselves, but also how we are perceived by others,” Lila says.

“Choosing your baby’s name is an amazing opportunity to gift upon them a meaningful identity that they will carry throughout their life. This decision should be made with conscious care, with the intention that this part of your child’s identity will serve them in all aspects of their life.

How do you choose a name you won’t regret?

“Choosing a name for your baby is a heartfelt decision, as it carries such a profound impact on your little one’s life. I have had parents who have approached me with name regret, which often stems from feeling rushed into making a decision before baby is born, or listening to negative opinions from family and friends which has deterred them from using the name that they truly loved.

Because of this, I always assure parents that baby does not have to be named prior to birth. It is absolutely okay to wait, and see what name they feel like once earth-side! It is also important to explore origins and meanings, to ensure they resonate with family or cultural significance,” Lila says.

“If you wish to avoid names that may become popular on the playground, I always advise exploring naming data to monitor rankings and naming trends. Taking note of how the name flows with middle names and surnames is another factor that I encourage expectant parents to consider, along with choosing a spelling that both resonates with you but isn’t likely to cause your child difficulty or confusion as they move through life.”

How long can a baby go unnamed?

“The time frame of how long you have to name your baby differs globally. In the UK, although your baby’s birth must be registered within 42 days, you have twelve months to register their name. In the Republic of Ireland, you should register baby’s birth and name within 3 months, however you legally have twelve months to do this.”

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