Boy Names
Classic, modern, and timeless names for your son. Every name has a story, discover the meaning, origin, and pronunciation behind it.
Torsten
“Thor's stone”
Torsten is composed of 'Thor', the Norse god of thunder and strength, and 'sten' meaning 'stone', giving the compound meaning 'Thor's stone' or 'stone of Thor'. The stone element conveys permanence, solidity, and an enduring quality, suggesting that the bearer is as unyielding as rock and blessed with the power of the thunder god. The name was popular among the Norse warrior class.
Torvald
“Thor's power”
Torvald is an Old Norse name combining 'Thor', the god of thunder and strength, with 'valdr' meaning ruler or power. The name thus means Thor's ruler or one who wields the power of Thor. It carries the weight of Norse mythology alongside a literary dimension through Henrik Ibsen's landmark play 'A Doll's House', in which Torvald Helmer is the central male character.
Touma
“Winter horse”
Touma is a Japanese masculine name whose meaning depends on the kanji characters chosen by parents. The most common combinations use the characters for winter (fuyu/tou) paired with horse (uma/ma), suggesting strength and endurance through cold seasons. Alternative readings combine fight or aspire (tou) with truth or genuine (ma), giving the name a meaning of striving for truth. The name has a bold, wintry character and a confident sound that appeals to modern Japanese families.
Toussaint
“All Saints”
Toussaint is a French calendar name meaning 'All Saints,' directly derived from the French 'Tous les Saints,' the name of the Catholic feast day celebrated on November 1st. Giving a child this name traditionally indicated a birth on or around that feast day, connecting the child's identity to the entire communion of saints.
Touya
“winter night”
Touya is most commonly written as 冬夜 (winter night) or 遠夜 (distant night), combining imagery of seasonal cold and nocturnal quiet into a name of unusual atmospheric beauty. A boy named Touya might be seen as someone with a cool, reflective temperament, drawn to contemplation and possessed of a serene strength that endures through difficult seasons, much as winter endures before giving way to spring.
Townsend
“Lives at the edge of town”
Townsend has a grounded, topographic origin describing a person who lived at the outskirts of a village or settlement. As a first name it carries an aristocratic, old-money quality often associated with distinguished English and American families. Its use as a given name reflects the broader trend of adopting notable surnames as first names.
Trafford
“Ford by a fish-trap”
Trafford is a rare and distinctive given name drawn from English geography, most famously associated with the Trafford area of Greater Manchester. Its use as a personal name is uncommon, giving it a strongly individual character and a sense of regional English heritage. The name carries connotations of rugged northern England and sporting history.
Tranquillo
“Calm and peaceful”
Tranquillo derives from the Latin tranquillus, meaning calm, still, or undisturbed. It conveys a temperament of inner peace, steadiness, and serene composure, qualities that were prized in both religious and aristocratic Italian culture.
Traugott
“Trust in God”
Traugott is a deeply devout Germanic name composed of the elements 'treu', meaning faithful or true, and 'Gott', meaning God. The name carries a message of unwavering spiritual trust and religious conviction. It was historically favoured in Lutheran German-speaking communities as a name expressing piety and devotion.
Travis
“Toll collector at a crossing”
Travis has the distinction of being an occupational surname repurposed as a rugged, masculine given name with strong associations with American cowboy and frontier culture. It gained widespread use as a first name in the United States during the 20th century. The name projects confidence, independence, and a certain adventurous spirit.
Trefaldwyn
“Baldwin's town”
Trefaldwyn is the Welsh name for Montgomery, a town in Powys, mid-Wales, derived from 'tref' meaning town or settlement and 'Baldwyn,' the Welsh rendering of Baldwin, the Norman name of the castle's founder. It is one of the most overtly place-derived names in the Welsh tradition. Using it as a personal name is a bold and deeply patriotic act of Welsh linguistic identity.
Trent
“Strongly flooding river”
Trent is a strong, single-syllable name rooted in English geography, drawn from one of England's longest and most historically significant rivers. It gained traction as a given name in North America during the 20th century, valued for its crisp, masculine sound. The name carries associations with energy, movement, and the natural landscape of the English Midlands.
Trevelyan
“Ancient Cornish estate homestead”
Trevelyan is a proud Cornish name belonging to one of Cornwall's oldest and most distinguished gentry families, with records stretching back to the 12th century. Its use as a given name is rare and carries an air of deep historical pedigree and old English aristocracy. The name has been kept in circulation largely through the fame of notable scholars, historians, and politicians who bore it as a surname.
Trevor
“Large homestead or big village”
Trevor is a name with deep Welsh roots that became widely adopted in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It carries a strong, grounded quality associated with reliability and dependability. The name enjoyed peak popularity in the mid-20th century and remains a recognisable classic today.
Triantafyllos
“rose”
Triantafyllos is a poetic Greek name derived from 'trianta' (τριάντα, thirty) and 'fyllo' (φύλλο, leaf or petal), literally meaning 'thirty-petaled' as a poetic description of the rose (triandafyllo is the standard Greek word for rose). The name celebrates the beauty and abundance of the rose, Greece's most beloved flower, and is given in admiration of natural beauty and delicacy. It has a distinctly lyrical quality in the Greek language.
Trinetra
“Three-eyed one, Lord Shiva”
Trinetra means 'three-eyed one' in Sanskrit and Hindi, and is one of the most recognised epithets of Lord Shiva, who is said to possess a third eye on his forehead representing spiritual insight and the power to destroy ignorance. The name conveys divine wisdom, transcendence of ordinary perception, and immense spiritual power. Bearers of this name are seen as gifted with exceptional insight and vision.
Tristan
“Tumultuous Cornish romantic hero”
Tristan most likely derives from a Celtic root meaning tumult, noise, or din, though medieval scribes connected it to the Latin tristis meaning sorrowful, reflecting the tragic arc of the legendary romance. The name is inseparable from the great medieval tale of Tristan and Iseult, one of the most enduring love stories in European literature. It carries connotations of passionate devotion, adventure, and a beautiful melancholy.
Troy
“Ancient legendary city”
Troy is a name that evokes legendary heroism, epic conflict, and ancient grandeur through its association with the city at the centre of the Trojan War. As a given name in English-speaking countries, it became fashionable in the mid-20th century, partly through the popularity of actor Troy Donahue. It has a strong, punchy quality that has kept it in steady use for decades.
Trudpert
“Strength bright”
Trudpert is composed of two Old High German elements: 'trud' or 'drud', meaning strength or might, and 'beraht', meaning bright or shining. Together they form a name that evokes powerful radiance, a quality admired in Germanic heroic and saintly tradition alike. The name is closely associated with Saint Trudpert, an early Irish-German martyr and missionary.
Truett
“Honest, faithful, steadfast”
Truett is a distinctive surname-style given name that has been in occasional use in American families, particularly in the South, for over a century. It carries associations with integrity and straightforwardness through its phonetic closeness to the word 'true.' The name has recently gained broader visibility as celebrities have chosen it for their children, lending it a modern yet rooted appeal.
Truman
“Faithful man, loyal one”
Truman is an English surname from the Old English elements treowe, meaning true or faithful, and mann, meaning man. As a first name it carries the simple, warm meaning of a loyal or faithful man. The presidential association with Harry S. Truman gives it American historical weight, and the literary association with author Truman Capote adds creative depth. The two clean syllables and the natural Tru short form fit modern American taste for substantial surname-style boys' names.
Tryggve
“trustworthy or true victory”
Tryggve comes from the Old Norse element 'tryggr', meaning 'faithful', 'true', or 'trustworthy', combined with the suffix 've', related to the word for victory or sacred place. The name essentially conveys the idea of one who is reliably steadfast and victorious through loyalty. It was a prestigious name in medieval Scandinavia, closely associated with royal lineages of Norway.
Trygve
“Trustworthy”
Trygve derives from the Old Norse element 'tryggr', meaning trustworthy, reliable or true. It is an ancient Scandinavian name with strong Viking-age roots, borne by several Norwegian kings and chieftains throughout the medieval period. The name encapsulates virtues of steadfastness and integrity, qualities prized in Norse culture and celebrated in the sagas. Its most famous modern bearer was Trygve Lie, who served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, lending the name an association with international diplomacy and principled leadership.
Tryphon
“delicate”
Tryphon derives from the Greek 'tryphē' (τρυφή), meaning softness, delicacy, or luxurious living, yielding the name meaning 'delicate one' or 'one who lives softly'. Despite its gentle meaning, the name was borne by Saint Tryphon, a 3rd-century Christian martyr from Phrygia who is venerated with great devotion in Serbia, Bulgaria, Russia, and Greece. The contrast between the name's gentle meaning and the saint's courageous martyrdom adds an interesting dimension to the name's history.
Trystan
“Tumult, outcry”
Trystan is the original Welsh spelling of Tristan, one of the most famous names in the Arthurian and Celtic literary tradition. The name's etymology is debated, with some scholars connecting it to the Celtic root meaning tumult or din, and others suggesting a link to the Latin 'tristis', meaning sad. In Welsh legend, Trystan is the tragic lover of Esyllt, a story that predates and influenced the better-known Cornish tale of Tristan and Iseult. The Welsh spelling preserves an older form of this iconic romantic name.
Tshepo
“Hope”
Tshepo is a Setswana name from Botswana and South Africa meaning hope or trust. It expresses the confident expectation that a child will bring fulfilment and positive change. The name carries associations of faith in the future and the belief that good things lie ahead.
Tsubasa
“Wing”
Tsubasa is a Japanese name meaning wing, evoking images of flight, freedom, and boundless aspiration. The name suggests someone destined to soar beyond limitations, carrying a sense of lightness and ambition. It became widely recognised through the beloved manga and anime series Captain Tsubasa, which inspired generations of young footballers across the world.
Tsukito
“moon person”
Tsukito combines tsuki (月, moon) with to (人, person; 斗, big dipper/stars; or 都, city/capital), creating a name that can mean moonlit person, star-and-moon, or moon of the capital. The use of a moon name for a boy is relatively unusual in Japan, where lunar imagery skews feminine, making Tsukito a distinctive and thoughtful choice for parents who want to break from convention while remaining rooted in natural symbolism.
Tsurugi
“Sword, sharpness of spirit and decisive strength”
Tsurugi is written with the single kanji 剣 (tsurugi), meaning sword or blade. The name carries powerful associations with samurai culture, martial discipline, and the virtues of precision and resolve. In Japanese mythology and history, the sword is a sacred object representing justice and protection, and a name derived from it implies a person of decisive, protective character.
Tsuyoshi
“Strong and robust”
Tsuyoshi is a Japanese masculine name written with kanji characters that convey strength, robustness, and unyielding determination. The most common kanji rendering uses the character meaning strong or powerful, reflecting qualities of both physical and moral fortitude. The name suggests someone who faces adversity without bending, a person of reliable, durable character. In Japanese naming tradition, names expressing strength are perennially favoured for boys, and Tsuyoshi achieves this without the martial associations of some alternatives, carrying instead a sense of quiet, enduring solidity.
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