Female and male first names beginning with the letter “T”..
TENITA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning "babe" or "infant," symbolizing innocence and new beginnings.
TENIYA
FemaleUnique name of unknown origin and meaning, popularized in recent years for its appealing sound and gentle quality, with possible associations suggesting strength and reliability.
TENIYAH
FemaleUnique and beautiful Hebrew name that means "Answered by God," often given to girls born after fervent prayers for a child.
TENLEE
FemaleCharming American name created by blending 'oten' and 'lee', often used as diminutives for longer names like Octavia and Leigh. It's unisex, gaining popularity since its debut in 2006, but remains relatively rare.
TENLEIGH
FemaleUncommon yet captivating given name of Irish origin, derived from the Old English word "tunleah" meaning "farm by the clearing".
TENLEY
FemaleUncommon yet captivating female given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Irish surname O'Tenti or O'Tanistry, meaning "proud".
TENLEY
MaleDistinctive American girls' name derived from the Old English place name Tannileigh, meaning 'settlement with a fenced-in clearing'.
TENLI
FemaleRare American female given name coined by Tasha Tudor, with no official meaning but gaining popularity for its uniqueness and phonetic similarity to other popular names like Emily or Melanie.
TENLIE
FemaleRare French-origin given name believed to derive from "tenace," signifying persistence or tenacity, often associated with strength and resilience.
TENLY
FemaleRare English name potentially derived from 'Tennel', an occupational surname for tent makers, or 'tenelle', meaning 'tent' in Middle English.
TENNA
FemaleCaptivating Hawaiian name derived from 'tena', meaning 'the sky'.
TENNASYN
FemaleRare Welsh name derived from "tynn," meaning slender or thin, with no widely recorded history but offering an elegant, distinctive sound.
TENNEAL
FemaleUnusual given name of unknown origin and meaning, with no known etymology or historical significance.
TENNEH
FemaleUnique Liberian name of Mandinka origin, meaning "light" or "illumination.
TENNEIL
FemaleDistinctive given name of uncertain origin and meaning, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries despite its mysterious roots.
TENNEILL
FemaleUnique Irish name derived from the surname Ó Tainéil, meaning "descendant of Taineil," with historical significance and unknown etymology.
TENNEILLE
FemaleRare French female given name derived from the word 'tenaille', meaning 'pincers' or 'tongs'. Its origins and meaning are unclear, but it has been used by notable figures in history.
TENNELL
FemaleRare, American-origin gender-neutral first name derived from the surname Tennell, possibly meaning "tender" or "delicate".
TENNELL
MaleRare American given name with no specific meaning or historical figure attached, likely created from Old English and Scottish elements, emerging in the mid-20th century.
TENNELLE
FemaleRare French girl's name derived from the European hop-hornbeam tree, meaning "little wings" due to its winged seeds.
TENNER
FemaleRare, distinctive name of Scottish origin, derived from Gaelic "Tenn", meaning "from the townland".
TENNESHA
FemaleUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning "respected" or "honorable," reflecting the deep-rooted cultural values of respect and dignity in East African societies.
TENNESIA
FemaleUnique female given name of American origin, created by author Anne Rice for her 1985 novel "Lives of the Maytag Gang".
TENNESON
MaleTenneson: American given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Tennant meaning 'tenant' or 'tiller of the soil'. It is unisex but more commonly used for boys, with no associated saints or historical figures. Spelling variations include Tennesson, Tennison, Tennisonn; Tenneson is most common.
TENNESSEE
FemaleDistinctive American given name derived from the Cherokee word Tanasi, meaning 'meeting place'.
TENNESSEE
MaleUncommon yet distinctive American given name derived from the state of Tennessee, which was named after the Cherokee village Tanasi, potentially meaning 'meeting place' or 'rocking place.'
TENNEY
FemaleUncommon English name derived from Anglo-Saxon surnames Tenne or Tennie, given to individuals living near fennel fields.
TENNIA
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived girl's name meaning 'miracle', inspired by biblical figure T'nai, wife of Absalom.
TENNIE
FemaleRare American given name derived from the Cherokee Indian word 'Tanasi', potentially meaning 'meeting place' or 'river city'.
TENNIE
MaleCharming Scottish name derived from 'Tennent', an occupational surname for brewer or tavern keeper, meaning 'to brew' or 'ferment'. It evolved into a unisex given name, often used as a diminutive form.
TENNIEL
FemaleDistinctive given name of uncertain origin and meaning, not definitively tied to any specific language or culture. Its etymology remains unclear, though theories suggest it may be an English variant of Irish O'Teimhlín or a variant spelling of Tennyson. Despite its ambiguity, Tenniel has gained some popularity in recent years, with around ten to fifteen babies named annually since 2014.
TENNIELLE
FemaleCaptivating French name derived from 'ténébreux', meaning dark or mysterious, and signifies all that is enigmatic and intriguing.
TENNILE
FemaleDistinctive American girl's name coined by Stephen King for his 1983 novel "Christine," where it belongs to the psychic character Tennile Maxwell. The name has no specific meaning and gained recognition through popular culture.
TENNILL
FemaleUnusual name of uncertain origin, possibly Welsh for 'small hill' or a variant spelling of Tennyson/Tennessee.
TENNILLE
FemaleUnique American female given name created by musician Don Henley in the late 1970s for his daughter, with no widely known origin or meaning.
TENNILLE
MaleAmerican feminine name coined by musician Todd Rundgren for his daughter, born in 1972. Its origin and meaning remain uncertain but it may derive from Tenison's town or be inspired by the U.S. state Tennessee. Despite its rarity, Tennille has been associated with a few notable individuals and fictional characters, making it an appealing yet uncommon choice for parents seeking distinctive names.
TENNILLIE
FemaleTennille is an American given name coined by Emmylou Harris in honor of her friend Linda "Tennille" Henley, member of the musical duo Captain & Tennille. While it doesn't have a specific meaning, some interpret it as resembling Antoinette, meaning 'priceless'.
TENNIS
MaleDistinct Latin-origin given name, originally a Roman surname derived from "tenuis," meaning "thin" or "slender.
TENNISHA
FemaleAfrican origin name derived from Swahili "tennesi," meaning miracle, used by parents seeking powerful monikers signifying something extraordinary.
TENNISON
MaleRare Irish surname derived from O'Tenson, brought to Ireland by Normans in the 12th century. It's believed to mean 'holding' or 'possessing', possibly referring to strength of will or determination.