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names were used in various ancient regions.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Tait m Old NorsePossibly a short form of
Teitur and/or derived from Old Norse teitr “cheerful, merry”.
Talos m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
talu- "forehead; front; surface".
Tanaquil f Etruscan (Latinized), Ancient RomanLatinized form of the Etruscan name
Thanchvil which meant "gift of Thana", presumably from the name of a lost Etruscan goddess
Thana combined with Etruscan
cvil. This was the name of the wife of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth king of Rome in the 7th century BC... [
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Tanausis m GothicTanausis was a legendary king of the Goths, according to Jordanes's Getica (5.47). The 19th-century scholar Alfred von Gutschmid assigned his reign to 1323 BC - 1290 BC. According to the Getica, he was the Gothic king who halted the advance of the Egyptian armies of the Egyptian king Sesostris (whom Jordanes calls Vesosis)... [
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Tanay m SanskritSanskrit name meaning son or belonging to one's family.
Tanta f Inca"Beautiful beyond exaggeration," is how one Spanish chronicler described Tanta Carhua. Carhua was a ten-year old Inca child whose father offered her to the Inca Emperor as a Capacocha sacrifice. The honour of sacrifice was bestowed not only on the family, but was forever immortalized in the child... [
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Tao m Ancient EgyptianThis was name of two Egyptian pharaons:
Seqenenre Tao I and his son Seqenenre Tao II, both rulers of the Seventieth Dinasty of Egypt (1580-1550 BC).
Tapputi f BabylonianTapputi, or Tapputi-Butt, is the earliest known chemist. She distilled and mixed perfumes and was overseer of the royal palacein Babylonian Mesopotamia ca. 1200 BCE.
Tár m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
*táR meaning "tough, resistant, enduring".
Taraka f Sanskrit, Indian" Star; pupil of eye; meteor; asterisk; rescuing; protector; Name of wife of lord Brihaspati "
Taran m Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Kannada, Punjabi, BengaliMEANING - a raft, a boat, final landing place ( heaven), overcoming ( as of misfortune ), crossing over ... [
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Tarpeia f Ancient Roman, Roman MythologyIn Roman mythology, Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius, was a Vestal Virgin who betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines at the time of their women's abduction for what she thought would be a reward of jewelry... [
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Tarr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
*tarr, found in Old Norse
svíntarr meaning "boar".
Tatberht m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
tāt "glad, cheerful" and
beorht "bright". This was the name of an 8th century Anglo-Saxon saint, abbot and contemporary of Bede, who was appointed the second Abbot of Ripon by his relative Wilfrid.
Tati m Old NorseMeaning uncertain. The name is thought to have originated from nursery speech, where it was possibly a toddler's attempt at saying the word "father".
Tatia f Ancient RomanFeminine form of
Tatius. A bearer of this name was the wife of Numa Pompilius, a king of Rome from the 7th century BC.
Tatnoð m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
tāt "glad, cheerful" and
noð "boldness, daring". This was the name of a 9th century Bishop of Rochester.
Taurosthenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ταῦρος
(tauros) meaning "bull" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Greek tyrant from the 4th century BC, who ruled over Chalcis together with his brother
Kallias (usually known as
Callias, which is the latinized form of his name).
Tawananna f HittiteOf uncertain etymology. This was the personal name of a Hittite queen, which was consequently used as a title for all subsequent Hittite queens.
Technandros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek τέχνη
(techne) or
(tekhne) "art, skill, craft" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man".
Teilhard m Germanic, GermanDerived from Gothic
dails (
tail in Old High German) "part" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Teitr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
teitr meaning "glad, cheerful, merry'".
Telamon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from
telamon (
τελαμών), an Ancient Greek term for a broad strap or band for supporting or carrying something, originally meaning "bearer".... [
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Telekles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek τῆλε
(tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τέλος
(telos), which can mean "purpose, goal, aim" as well as "fulfillment, completion"... [
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Telemachos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective τηλέμαχος
(telemachos) meaning "fighting from afar", which consists of Greek τῆλε
(tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle."
Telephus m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek τῆλε (
têle) meaning "far" and φάος (
pháos) meaning "light", hence "far-shining".
Telesandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek τέλος
(telos), which can mean "purpose, goal, aim" as well as "fulfillment, completion". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τῆλε
(tele) "far, from afar, far off"... [
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Telesilla f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion", or the noun τέλεσις
(telesis) "event, fulfillment". Telesilla (fl... [
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Teos m Ancient EgyptianTeos was the name of Pharaon Teos of the Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt (380-343 BC).
Terpandros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek τέρπω
(terpo) "to delight, to cheer, to bring pleasure" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man".
Teudelinda f FrankishTeudelinda (5th-century – d. 501) was a Burgundian queen consort by marriage to King Godegisel.
Teutberga f FrankishTeutberga (died 11 November 875) was a queen of Lotharingia by marriage to Lothair II. She was a daughter of Bosonid Boso the Elder and sister of Hucbert, the lay-abbot of St. Maurice's Abbey. In 855 she was married to the Carolingian Lothair II, the second son of Emperor Lothair I. Lothar II, at the time of marriage, already had a mistress named Waldrada... [
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Teutobod m Germanic (?), Old Celtic (?)This was the name of a king of the Teutones who lived in 2nd-century BC Europe. The historical tribe the Teutones (or Teutoni) are generally classified as Germanic, though some ancient writers called them Celts... [
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Teutomatos m Old CelticThe first element of this name is derived from Celtic
teuta or
touta "people, tribe" (see also
Theudebert). The second element is derived from
mat(i) "good, kind" or
matu "bear."
Tez m SanskritIt's originally an Indian name, but I don't think its used there anymore. It's more of a modern name used in the US and Canada now.
Thamyris m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAs a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [
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Thancbald m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Thancbert m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old High German
beraht "bright."
Thancburg f GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Thancfrid m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old High German
fridu "peace."
Thancgrim m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Thanchard m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Thanchild f GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Thancman m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from
man "man."
Thancrad m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old High German
rât "counsel."
Thancric m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Thanculf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thancward m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Old High German
wart "guard."
Þangbrandr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
þang "kelp or bladder-wrack, a kind of sea-weed" and
brandr "fire, torch".
Theaitetos m Ancient GreekFrom Greek θεαίτητος
(theaitetos) meaning "obtained from God", itself from θεός
(theos) "god" and αἰτητός
(aitetos) "asked for, requested" (from the verb αἰτέω
(aiteo) "to ask").
Theganbald m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Theganbert m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Old High German
beraht "bright."
Theganhard m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Theganmar m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Old High German
mâri "famous."
Theganmund m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Old High German
mund "protection."
Theganrad m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Old High German
rât "counsel."
Theganulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Théoda f FrankishDiminutive or variant of
Théodrade. Théodrade, wife of Chrodbert II (c. 678), is occasionally referred to as Théoda.
Theodegotha f GothicTheodegotha (5th-century – fl. 502) was a Visigoth queen consort by marriage to king Alaric II (494–507). She was the daughter of Theodoric the Great. Her marriage was arranged as an alliance between the Visigoths and the Ostrogoths, though it is disputed when it took place and therefore the exact reasons for the alliance... [
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Theodektes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun δέκτης
(dektes) meaning "receiver, beggar".
Théodred m Literature, Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
þeod "people" and
ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom". This name was employed by J. R. R. Tolkien who used Old English to represent the Rohirric language... [
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Theogenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective θεογενής
(theogenes) meaning "born of God", which consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek suffix γενής
(genes) meaning "born".
Theognetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek adjective γνητός
(gnetos) meaning "born". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb γίγνομαι
(gignomai) meaning "to come into being, to be born"... [
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Theognis m & f Ancient GreekVariant of
Theogenes. Bearers of this name include the Greek poet Theognis of Megara (6th century BC) and an Athenian tyrant from the 5th century BC.
Theomestor m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek θεομήστωρ
(theomestor) meaning "like the gods in counsel" or "divine counsellor". It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor".... [
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Theon m Ancient Greek, Literature, Popular CultureMeaning uncertain. This name could be derived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god", but it can also easily be derived from the Greek verb θέω
(theo) meaning "to run fast, to fly" as well as "to shine, to gleam".... [
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Theonas m Ancient GreekPossibly a variant of
Theon. This belonged to a 3rd-century patriarch of Alexandria who is venerated as a saint as well as others.
Theonika f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek
theios meaning "divine" or
theos meaning "god" and
nike meaning "victory".
Theopatra f Ancient Greek, Late GreekFrom the Greek elements θεός
(theos) meaning "god" and πατήρ
(pater) meaning "father". This name occurs in the
Symposium of Methodius of Olympus, an early Christian theologian.
Theopeithes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective θεοπειθής
(theopeithes) meaning "obedient to god", which consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Theophorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek given name Θεοφόρος
(Theophoros), which was derived from the Greek elements θεος
(theos) "god" and φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear"... [
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Theophrastos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" combined with Greek φράζω
(phrazo) meaning "to explain, to point out, to tell" as well as "to show".
Theophron m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective θεόφρων
(theophron) meaning "godly-minded". It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun φρήν
(phren) meaning "midriff" as well as "mind, intellect, wits"... [
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Theopompos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun πομπός
(pompos) meaning "guide, escort, conductor". Also compare the Greek verb πομπεύω
(pompeuo) meaning "to conduct, to escort" as well as the related name
Theopemptos.
Theoxena f Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Theoxenos. This name was borne by several Greek noblewomen, one of which was a stepdaughter of Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt.
Theoxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Theramenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek θήρα
(thera) meaning "the hunting of wild beasts, the chase", which is ultimately derived from Greek θηράω
(therao) "to hunt, to chase"... [
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Þerfr m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
þjarfr meaning "insipid, flat, unleavened (of bread)".
Therikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek θήρα
(thera) meaning "the hunting of wild beasts, the chase", which is ultimately derived from Greek θηράω
(therao) "to hunt, to chase"... [
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Thersagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".... [
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Thersilochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Thersippos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Thessalonike f Ancient GreekMeans "victory in Thessaly" from Greek Θεσσαλός
(Thessalos) "Thessalian" and νίκη
(nike) "victory". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Macedonian princess, the daughter of king Philip II by his Thessalian wife or concubine, Nicesipolis, and as such a half-sister of Alexander the Great... [
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Theudebert m Germanic, HistoryMeans "bright people", derived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright." Theudebert I was a 6th-century Merovingian king, grandson of Clovis I through his father Theuderic I.
Theudebod m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Theudebrand m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Theudeburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
þeud "people." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Theudefrid m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Theudegard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
þeud "people." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Theudegild f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
Theudegisel m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Theudegotho m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
þeud "people." The second element refers to the Goths (a Germanic tribe) who derive their name from Gothic
giutan "to pour."
Theudegrim m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old Norse
grîma "mask."
Theudegund f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Theudehad m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
hadu "battle."
Theudehar m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
hari "army."
Theudehard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Theudehelm m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection".
Theudehild f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Theudeman m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with
man "man."
Theudemund m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Theuderad m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Theuderam m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with
hraban or
hramn "raven."
Theudewald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Theudewin m GermanicMeans "friend of the people", derived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Old High German
wini "friend."
Theudulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thingerad m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Old High German
rât "counsel."
Thingmund m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Old High German
mund "protection."
Thingulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thingund f GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Old High German
gund "war."
Thingwin m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Old High German
wini "friend."
Thiota f GermanicOld High German name derived from the Proto-Germanic
theudō meaning "people","nation","folk". The present day adjective
deutsch derivated from
thiota. The only known person with this name was a heretical Christian prophetess from Alemannia who in 847 began prophesying that the world would end that year.
Thiulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
thius "servant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Þiúðborg f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
þjóð "folk, people" and
bjǫrg "help, deliverance".
Þjalfi m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
þjalfi which is said to mean "He who keeps together; He who encompasses". The name is sometimes interpreted to mean "conquerer". It may also be derived from
*þewa-alfaR meaning "servant-elf".
Þjóstarr m Old NorseAn Ancient Scandinavian with the combination of
þjóstr "anger, fury" and
herr "army".
Þjóðgerðr f Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
þjóð "folk, people" and
garðr "enclosure", "protection".
Þjóðheiðr f Old NorseOld West Norse feminine name derived from
þjóð meaning "folk, people" and
heiðr meaning "heath".
Þjóðhildr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
þjóð "folk, people" and
hildr "battle, fight".
Þjóðvé f Old NorseOld West Norse feminine name derived from
þjóð meaning "folk, people" and the name element
-ví which means "holy" or "priest".
Thoinon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun θοίνη
(thoine) meaning "meal, feast, banquet", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb θοινάω
(thoinao) meaning "to feast on, to eat".