This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English (American); and the place is the United States; and the first letter is T.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Taborah f English (American)Famous bearer is Taborah Johnson (born March 21, 1953), also known as Tabby Johnson, a Canadian singer and actress.
Tarita f Polynesian, English (American), Popular CultureThe name was borne by the native Polynesian actress Tarita Teriipia who became the third wife of Marlon Brando. Initial research indicates its a Sanskrit name meaning, "to overcome obstacles" but this needs further research.
Tehya f English (American)Probably an invented name based on similar-sounding names such as
Taya. Though many questionable websites claim this is a Native American name meaning "precious", there is as yet no evidence that it is an authentic name or word in any Native American language.
Tennessee f & m English (American)From the name of the state located in the Southeastern region of the United States, possibly derived from Cherokee ᏔᎾᏏ
(tanasi), believed to mean "winding river", which was originally the name of a village in present-day Monroe County, Tennessee... [
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Teslin f English (Canadian, Rare), English (American, Rare)From the name of the mountain, plateau, river, and lake in Yukon and British Columbia, Canada. It comes from the Tlingit name for the river,
Teslintoo or
Teslintuh, meaning "long, deep water."
Tessibel f Literature, English (American, Rare, Archaic)From the fictional character Tessibel Skinner, occurring in the books 'Tess of the Storm Country' (1909) and 'Tess, The Secret of the Storm Country' (1917) by Grace Miller White. There were also four films where Tessibel appears.
Texas f & m English (American, Rare)From the name of the state in the southern United States. It may be derived from Spanish
Texas, itself from Hasinai Caddo
táyshaʔ meaning "friend, ally", used to refer to the Caddo nation... [
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Thenia f English (American, Archaic)Meaning unknown, possibly a shortened form of
Parthenia. This name was borne by a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings who died in infancy. She was possibly named after one of Sally's sisters, Thenia Hemings (1767-1795).
Timber m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the name of the type of wood which is proper for buildings or for tools, utensils, furniture, carriages, fences, ships, and the like; -- usually said of felled trees, but sometimes of those standing.... [
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Truxton m English (American)Transferred use of the surname
Truxton. It was used by the American author George Barr McCutcheon for the title character of his novel
Truxton King (1909).
Tulsa f English (American, Rare)From the name of the city and county in the US state of Oklahoma which comes from
Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek.