Finding the perfect boys' name can be tricky business, but it's tough to go wrong with a strong "T" name. Though classics like Tyler, Timothy, and Thomas will always be timeless, there are plenty of off-beat baby boy names that start with a "T" to keep you satisfied.
We picked out a list of our favorite "T" names that don't always make the top 20 lists but still deserve a call out.
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Tangier: Tangier is one of the largest cities in Morocco, and it has a rich history full of art and music. It's not used much as a baby name, but it has enough of the right sounds that it could be a big hit.
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Tanner: A long time ago, a tanner was someone who tanned leather hides, but it's long since been used as a name for boys. It's simple and strong, making it an easy choice.
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Tarsem: Tarsem is a beautiful Muslim name, and filmmaker Tarsem Singh has brought some much-needed attention to it. It can be used for boys or girls, and it's soft and strong either way.
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Tate: Meaning "cheerful," Tate is as bright as its meaning suggests. It's also the name of two of the largest art museums in London, which adds a touch of culture to this already wonderful name.
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Teller: Teller has a literary feel to it, and it sounds as wise as old storytellers tend to be. It's also the name of cities in Alaska and Colorado.
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Terrence: An old-fashioned name that never fallen very far off the popularity charts, Terrence is a great name that can be shortened to the adorable nickname Terry.
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Thaddeus: Another old-sounding name, Thaddeus sounds just as strong as it does smart. Its nicknames are usually Thad or Tad, but with such a great name there's room for creativity.
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Theodore: Translating from Greek to "gift from God," Theodores can go by Theo, Ted, Teddy, or even Taz. Of course, it also has a presidential element to it: Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most loved U.S. presidents.
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Thor: Thor is the Norse god of thunder, and his name carries as much power and strength as the namesake would imply.
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Tiberius: Tiberius is an old and strong name that was worn by the second Roman emperor, Tiberius Claudius, who was a hugely important figure in Roman history.
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Tiernan: Tiernan is the Anglicized version of an Irish name that means "little lord" — a name which was worn by one of the greatest (and not so little) Irish kings in the 12th century.
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Titus: An old Greek name, Titus was also famously used by Shakespeare for his play Titus Andronicus.
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Tobias: Tobias is a beautiful old name that's received more attention recently because of the character in the popular Divergent trilogy.
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Tobin: Hitting its peak in the 1970s, Tobin is a quirky name that can be shortened to Toby or Tobey.
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Tomlin: Tomlin is a great variation of Thomas that shares the same nicknames without all the baggage. It's also the surname of one of the biggest NFL football coaches today.
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Topher: Though it's traditionally a nickname for the classic Christopher, Topher can and should be used by itself — that is, if Topher Grace is any indication.
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Travis: Travis comes from the word "traverse" and used to be the occupational name for someone who collected tolls from people passing through towns.
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Trent: The River Trent is one of the major rivers in England, and it has lent its name to babies for years — Trent has been a popular choice since the mid-1900s.
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- Trevor: Sometimes spelled Trevar or Trever, Trevor comes from the Welsh words for "homestead" and "large or great."
- Troy: History buffs will know Troy as the ancient city that was the setting for the Trojan War, but pop culture fans would probably point to the star of the High School Musical franchise instead. Either way, it's a great name for boys.
- Truman: Truman was a popular first name for boys … until right around the time Harry S. Truman was president. But it's been almost half a century since then, and now the name is making a comeback.
- Tucker: Tucker has been slowly gaining popularity since the 1970s, and with good reason: It's short and catchy, and we love Tuck as nickname.
- Tully: Tully is an old surname, but one that deserves its chance as a first name, too. It also quietly recalls House Tully from Game of Thrones, which makes it a subtle reference to a popular show.
- Turner: The name Turner has had its ups and downs throughout history, but it has that timeless sound that will definitely keep it from falling off the popularity charts for good.
- Tyson: Tyson has a long history that started in Old French and definitely won't end any time soon — it's only on its way up in popularity.
What's your favorite "T" name for boys?
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