This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English; and a substring is a.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Tamarind f English (American, Rare)From the name of the tropical tree (species Tamarindus indica) or its fruit, ultimately derived from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ
(tamr hindiyy) meaning "Indian date".
Tamia f EnglishDiminutive of
Tamara or
Tamina. Means "chipmunk" in French. Also in the case of French composer Tamia Valmont (1947-).
Tamisen f English (Archaic)Variant of
Thomasin. Tamisen Brike was the wife of John Mayo, a Puritan minister in pre-revolutionary Boston, Massachusetts and the first minister of Old North Church.
Tanami f English (Australian, Rare)Transferred use of the name of the
Tanami Desert, a desert in northern Australia, situated in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The name itself is an Anglicized form of Warlpiri
Chanamee "never die", referring to certain rock holes in the desert which were said never to run dry.
Tango f & m EnglishVocabulary name referring to a South American dance style that utilises an embracing hold. Its name may come from the Latin
tangere, meaning "touch".... [
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Tanjil f & m English (Australian, Rare)A clan name of the historic indigenous inhabitants of the area (Gippsland, Victoria, Australia), subsequently given to several natural features (rivers, mountains) and towns in the region.
Tannis f English (Rare)Variant of
Tanis. This was used by Canadian author L. M. Montgomery in her short story 'Tannis of the Flats' (1920), where it belongs to a Métis girl of Cree descent... [
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Tanyth f English (African)The name Tanyth means the worker of god/word of god. With this name comes a pure heart and a desire to do good.
Tapley m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Tapley, which was derived from the name of Tapeley, a place in Devon, England; according to the toponymist Eilert Ekwall, the place name means "wood where pegs are obtained" from Old English
tæppa "peg" and
leah "wood, clearing".
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.
Tark m EnglishShort form of
Tarquin used in Rin Chupeco's young adult novel 'The Girl from the Well' and it's sequel, 'The Suffering'.
Tarka m & f English (Rare), LiteratureName of the title character in Henry Williamson's novel 'Tarka the Otter' (1927) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1979). In the book the (male) character's name is said to mean "wandering as water"; perhaps the author based it on Welsh
dwrgi "otter", literally "water dog", or on its Cornish cognate
dowrgi.... [
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Tasker m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Tasker. It could also be from the word itself. Famous bearers of the name were American officer Tasker H. Bliss (1853-1930) and Welsh Lord Justice of Appeal Sir Tasker Watkins (1918-2007).
Tasma f English (Australian)Originated as the pen name of distinguished Australian novelist, journalist and feminist Jessie Couvreur (1848-1897), who was raised and educated in Tasmania, and took her pen name from the name of the island state... [
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Tatian m EnglishEnglish form of
Tatianus. This name was borne by a Christian writer and theologian from the 2nd century AD.
Tauriel f Popular Culture, English (Modern)Means "young woman of the forest" in Sindarin, from
taur "forest" and
riel "maiden". It was created by Peter Jackson for the last two films of 'The Hobbit' trilogy, for the name of an elf.
Tavyn f EnglishThe origin of the name Tavyn is unknown, possibly a made-up name.
Tealynn f EnglishA famous bearer is TeaLynn Adamson who starred on “Dance Moms”
Teejay m English (Rare)Phonetic spelling of the initials TJ. It has been used sometimes as a standalone name.
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.
Terrain m English (Rare)Means "open road" in English. Derived from the English-speaking word used to describe what road or ground you drive or walk on.
Tesla f EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Tesla. This was the surname or Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla (1856-1943). He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system... [
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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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Thackeray m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Thackeray, often inspired by the English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray.
Thai m & f English (Modern)Variant of
Ty influenced by the word Thai, referring to the language spoken in Thailand.
Thain m Scots, EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Thain meaning a nobleman who served as an attendant to royals or who was awarded land by a king... [
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Thalo m EnglishThalo is short for Phthalo, which is a dark shade of blue.