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American names starting with T include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with T — quick facts

  • 3320 American names begin with the letter T
  • 2144 girl names, 1068 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With T

2144 girl names

#323
American
Harvester
#348
American
The condition of being threefold
#500
American
Derived from the name Tyranny; indicates a person who is powerful or commanding.
#501
American
A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.
#501
American
Likely a modern blend or variation of names such as Tania or Nia, carrying no specific traditional meaning.
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
American
One who is strong
#504
American
beloved, cherished
#505
American
Possibly a variation of Talina, meaning 'dew from heaven'
#505
American
Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations
#506
American
Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'
#506
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
American
A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'
#509
American
The name Tanyelle is often interpreted as a modern variation of the name Tanya, which is derived from the Russian name Tatyana, meaning ' fairy queen' or 'princess'.
#509
American
twin
#512
American
Harvester
#512
American
A variant spelling of Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth' or 'to tailor'.
#512
American
American English
#513
American
Derived from the name Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth'.
#513
American
A modern name possibly combining 'Tamara' and 'Maria'.
#513
American
Variation of the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'valuable'
#514
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
American
Tentative or cautious
#516
American
Earth
#516
American
A combination name primarily consisting of 'Tiffany', meaning 'epiphany' or 'manifestation', and 'Marie', a common French name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
#517
American
Combination of Tia, meaning aunt, and Anna, meaning grace
#517
American
A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt
#517
American
no specific meaning, modern variant
#518
American
It is often associated with strength and resilience
#518
American
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#519
American
One who brings joy
#520
American
meaning is often interpreted as 'a combination of Tya and Aisha, denoting life or living'
#520
American
Intended to symbolize the melodic aspects of music.
#520
American
A unique variation of Tiffany, meaning 'theophany'
#521
American
Priceless
#522
American
a feminine form of Tinnel, possibly meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'
#523
American
Twins
#525
American
Palmtree
#525
American
A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.
#525
American
Thunder
#526
American
A variant of Tracy, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'warlike'.
#526
American
A variation of Trimika, which means "beloved"
#527
American
A modern elaboration of the name Tamika, meaning 'a child of the people' or 'valley'.
#528
American
twin
#531
American
Victorious one
#531
American
A form of the name Tasia, which is derived from Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection'
#532
American
The one who is rich or abundant.
#532
American
a creative and artistic person
#533
American
Arabic
#534
American
No known traditional meaning; a modern invented name.
#534
American
a variant of Tamesha, often associated with a modern interpretation of time
#534
American
twilight
#535
American
victorious one
#537
American
'To be beautiful.'
#537
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
American
The one who is bold
#538
American
Derived from Teresa, meaning 'harvester' or 'to reap'.
#538
American
Honoring God
#539
American
A modern variation of Tiffany.
#540
American
A modern, invented name possibly based on the name Tiana, which emphasizes beauty and grace.
#542
American
derived from Theresa, meaning 'harvester'
#543
American
a variant of Tanya, meaning 'fairy queen'
#544
American
The name Tremica does not have a defined meaning in traditional sources, but it is considered a modern American name formation.
#544
American
A combination of Tai and Anna
#545
American
variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'
#545
American
A derived name, associated with the word 'gift'.
#545
American
African-American
#545
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#547
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
American
Hawaiian
#548
American
Modern American creation, often interpreted as a variation of 'Tanishia'
#549
American
derived from Tia or Tyler, meaning princess or tile maker
#550
American
possibly a modern invention derived from various cultural influences.
#551
American
imuot
#552
American
Earthy; related to the earth.
#553
American
appearance of God
#554
American
A modern invented name associated with the concept of palm trees.
#554
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
American
African-American
#554
American
a variant form of Tamika, sometimes interpreted as 'beloved girl'
#556
American
delightful
#557
American
Combination of 'Tracy' and 'Anisha'
#557
American
Unique creation possibly combining elements from 'Tremaine' and traditional name endings.
#558
American
A variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm'.
#559
American
Epiphany
#559
American
Unknown
#560
American
a unique variation with no standard meaning
#560
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
American
A modern compound name
#563
American
A modern invented name, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names or combining elements from other names.
#563
American
A modern name, potentially a variation of 'Tanika', which may derive from the name 'Tanya' or 'Tana'.
#563
American
A modern name likely created from combining elements of other names.
#566
American
A fruit name derived from the tangerine orange.
#567
American
Refers to the Earth or the land.
#568
American
Modern variation of 'Tenille' or 'Tanelle'
#568
American
a unique or made-up name possibly influenced by the word 'shell'
#570
American
Swahili
#571
American
Derived from Trinity, the concept of threefold nature.
#572
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from elements of names like Takara or Tania.

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American Boy Names Starting With T

1068 boy names

#458
American↑ Rising
To trip or stumble.
#505
American
brave leader, path maker
#507
American
Possibly a modern alteration of Tyson, meaning 'from Ty'.
#509
American
a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'
#511
American
Innovative
#512
American
Variant of the name Teague, meaning 'poet' or 'one who is handsome'.
#513
American
Derived from the Welsh name Tristan, possibly meaning 'tumult' or 'noise'.
#517
American
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'island or riverside land'
#519
American
An invented name, possibly a variation of Terrence or a blend of Terry and Chris.
#520
American
A variant of 'Ty' which means 'land' or 'house'
#522
American
a modern name possibly derived from a combination of Ty and Juan, meaning 'you' and 'God is gracious'.
#524
American
to be good or pleasing
#529
American
A modern invented name likely derived from 'Tray' and 'lan'
#531
American
rocky hill
#534
American
a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem
#535
American
from the land near the river
#536
American
to give a gratuity; a small reward
#538
American
to bring joy or happiness
#538
American
derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.
#538
American
Derived from the name Trey, which means 'third', often given to the third-born child.
#543
American
high and prosperous
#544
American
twin
#546
American
God is good
#547
American
The meaning is associated with 'safe' or 'peaceful'.
#549
American
to signify or denote
#549
American
honoring God
#549
American
thorn bush
#552
American
Variant of Tyrek, meaning 'tyrant' or 'possessor'
#552
American
born of fire
#553
American
Eloquent; Fire
#555
American
Variant of Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'
#556
American
from the three hills
#556
American
a modern and creative spelling variant of the name Tramp.
#557
American
To have a strong presence or a noble character
#557
American
Derived from 'Trey' meaning third
#558
American
Possibly derived from the combination of 'Trey', meaning 'three', and 'lan', a variation of a common name ending.
#558
American
A modern American name that may be derived from the name Taivon, often associated with style and uniqueness.
#559
American
A modern variant of the Irish name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'.
#561
American
To journey from one place to another, typically over a distance.
#563
American
Derived from a variant of the word 'tragedy' or 'trader'
#568
American
from the village
#570
American
Variant of Trayvon
#570
American
From the tar pit.
#573
American
a form of 'Tavon' meaning 'to be plentiful or abundant'
#574
American
derivative of Arabic 'tahid' meaning 'to unify' or 'to bring together'
#574
American
to be tender or soft
#576
American
a variant that may suggest strength and honor
#576
American
A modern invention possibly inspired by the name Travon.
#580
American
of unknown origin; possibly derived from 'Travis'
#581
American
Derived from Tawny; meaning 'golden brown'
#582
American
A modern invented name, possibly a mix of 'Trey' and ‘Deon'.
#587
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#588
American
Combination of Ty and Rell
#591
American
The one who is strong and powerful.
#595
American
Goddess of the harvest
#596
American
Brave and Bold
#597
American
A variation of 'Tyrone', possibly linked to the Gaelic meaning 'land of Eógan'.
#597
American
From the town by the river
#598
American
three
#606
American
Land of the People
#608
American
a gift or blessing
#618
American
from the town on the tip of a hill
#621
American
a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.
#622
American
A warrior or hero
#622
American
gift of God
#623
American
Modern variation of the name T.J., derived from initials
#623
American
Variant of Taijon, meaning 'great one'
#626
American
fierce or brave
#627
American
Crossing
#627
American
Possibly an invented name combining Troy with the suffix -al
#628
American
Derived from French meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'
#629
American
Variant of traditional
#633
American
a variant of the name Davide, which means 'beloved'.
#637
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#638
American
Thunder Ruler
#639
American
variant of Trayden, meaning 'sword'
#639
American
Modern American
#640
American
triumphant
#640
American
Derived form of the name Jean, which means 'God is gracious'
#640
American
peaceful
#640
American
He who is not afraid
#645
American
A name derived from the profession of driving trucks.
#646
American
a variant of the name Ramon.
#654
American
A modern variation of the name Travin
#656
American
believer in the God of Thunder
#657
American
the one who is bold and brave
#659
American
A modern invented name with no specific meaning; possibly derived as a variation of Tyler.
#659
American
A diminutive of Theodore, meaning 'gift of God.'
#660
American
Settlement near a tree
#661
American
a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'
#661
American
land on a hill
#662
American
Variant of Trevon, meaning 'fair town' or 'from the town by the river'.
#664
American
derived from the name 'Tyresius', meaning 'to be of earth'
#666
American
derived from the name Tramaine
#667
American
Bull
#669
American
Courageous, bear-like
#669
American
A modern variant of the name Harold, meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of the army'.
#674
American
Thunder
#677
American
American English
#677
American↑ Rising
To draw or mark.

American Unisex Names Starting With T

108 gender-neutral names

#537
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#549
American
a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'
#549
American
cheerful
#554
American
A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.
#577
American
A river, a place of calm combined with nature.
#589
American
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#600
American
Earth; Land
#630
American
Son of the landowner
#669
American↑ Rising
true, faithful
#677
American
crown
#729
American
Earth, land
#797
American
A small object for play
#804
American
Derived from the Gaelic word for 'earth'.
#819
American
an invented name, possibly a fusion of various influences
#834
American
Support structure for climbing plants
#870
American
Tavonne is often considered a blend of 'Tava' and 'Yvonne', with 'Tava' meaning 'to shine' and 'Yvonne' meaning 'yew tre
#875
American
Earth
#916
American
Potentially a modern variant of 'Tara', meaning 'star' or could relate to 'Taris', referring to marshy land.
#928
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#964
American
The name Tacoma is derived from the word Takhoma, which means 'snow-capped mountain' in the language of the indigenous P
#978
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#990
American
To gather or harvest
#998
American
derived from Teresa, meaning harvester
#1009
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1019
American
A diminutive form of names like Tennessee or Tenisha
#1042
American
Possibly derived from 'Tegan', meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair'
#1045
American
Star
#1054
American
A variation of the name Tyler, related to 'tile maker, or maker of tiles'.
#1069
American
A form of the name Tadeo, or a modern feminine version of Tadeus.
#1149
American
a modern variation of Tracey, meaning 'place or area'
#1170
American
derived from the name Teresa, meaning 'to harvest', and often associated with the earth.
#1222
American
derived from trail or path
#1251
American
from the town of Tristan
#1258
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1274
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1285
American
Variant of Tyler, meaning 'maker of tiles'
#1307
American
a blend of Tima and Mari, often seen as a modern name.
#1334
American
a blend of names, possibly of Latin origin
#1353
American
Brave or bold
#1378
American
a combination of the names Tyra and Ann
#1397
American
A modern name, possibly derived from Tish and Shawn
#1416
American
Precious
#1421
American
A created name with no specific meaning.
#1456
American
Possibly derived from the word 'titan' or could be a variation of the name Tegan, meaning 'beautiful'. Intended as a con
#1463
American↑ Rising
often derived from Taylor, meaning 'to cut cloth'
#1476
American
A variant of the name Tory; often associated with the meaning 'victorious'.
#1486
American↑ Rising
The quality or state of being in accord with fact or reality.
#1496
American
God saves
#1498
American
reverse of earth
#1502
American
Earth
#1566
American
maker of tiles
#1573
American
Fireside; a surname turned given name
#1587
American
Tiān tè), meaning 'heavenly special'.
#1587
American
derived from Trisha and Shawn
#1589
American
A variant of the name Terrell, possibly meaning 'pulling' or 'to pull'.
#1595
American
A unique and modern name with no specific meaning.
#1601
American
a form of Talia
#1654
American
A twist on Taija
#1676
American
A derivative of the name 'Taryn', which may mean 'land' or 'earth'.
#1730
American
Water lily
#1730
American
Earthy or of the earth
#1742
American
Variant of Terrell, meaning 'stubborn' or 'puller of the earth'
#1744
American
Combination of Terry and Lee
#1748
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1793
American
a modern variation of the name Tatum, meaning 'cheerful'
#1839
American
the one who is loved
#1848
American
a form of the name Talia, meaning 'dew from God'
#1869
American
gift from God
#1905
American
Possibly derived from the Gaelic word 'tadhg', meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'.; A modern variant of the name Tegan, which means 'beautiful'.
#1923
American
Derived from the name Tena, meaning 'to hold' or 'to possess'
#1926
American
Limited or small
#1928
American
Modern English
#1953
American
A place where two paths meet
#1969
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1981
American
a modern variation of the name Taj; crown
#1994
American
A diminutive form that can imply playfulness or endearment.
#2186
American↑ Rising
To harvest
#2412
American↑ Rising
From the thrice-crossed land
#2511
American↑ Rising
variant of the name Tyler
#2887
American
sorrowful
#2997
American↑ Rising
Modern variant of the name Tyler; often associated with 'tile maker' or 'doorkeeper'.
#3108
American
Tumult
#3169
American↑ Rising
Confidence in someone; faith and reliance
#4101
American
Shortened form of Victoria; means 'victory.'
#5221
American↑ Rising
cheerful; joyful
#5228
American
from the name of a place; derived from the word 'torr' meaning rocky place or hills
#5235
American↑ Rising
an invented name, possibly derived from 'tale' or 'tantalizing'.
#5533
American
poet, bard
#5643
American↑ Rising
Three
#5931
American
A land rich in culture and history, often associated with the region known for music and mountains.
#6184
American
Thunder
#6383
American↑ Rising
A system of ideas intended to explain something
#6892
American
A variant of the name Tatum, which means 'cheerful' or 'bringer of joy'
#7206
American↑ Rising
One who is tall and strong
#7675
American
friend
#8900
American↑ Rising
Originally a surname meaning 'a church or place of worship'
#8939
American
A modern variation of Tyler, meaning 'tile maker'
#9668
American
variant of Taylor, meaning 'to cut'
American↑ Rising
Variant of Taja, meaning 'crown' or 'jewel'.
American
Native American