This list includes 22 Literary girl names that start with T, from “Tabitha” to “Tullia”. You will find names from classic novels, modern fiction, myth, and poetry. These names work well for expectant parents, writers, and anyone hunting for meaningful, character-driven choices.

Literary girl names that start with T are female names drawn from novels, poems, plays, and myths. Many entered popular use after appearing in 19th- or 20th-century fiction, with some traceable to classical poetry.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning & notes.

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Meaning & notes: Lists etymology, literal meanings, and notable literary significance to help you understand each name’s background and connotations.

Literary girl names that start with T

Name Origin Pronunciation Meaning Description
Tabitha Beatrix Potter — The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan, English, 1905 TAB-ih-thuh “gazelle” (Aramaic/Greek attestation) A mother-cat shopkeeper in Potter’s tales; prim, practical, often comic supporting figure.
Tamsin Peter S. Beagle — Tamsin, English, 1999 TAM-sin Cornish form of Thomasina; “twin” (from Thomas) Title ghost-girl in Beagle’s novel; mischievous, otherworldly, central to a modern folk-horror romance.
Tamar Hebrew Bible — 2 Samuel, Hebrew, ancient TAM-ar “palm tree” (Hebrew) Daughter of King David, tragic figure; her story has inspired many literary retellings about family and violence.
Tamora William Shakespeare — Titus Andronicus, English, c. 1594 tuh-MOR-uh Uncertain; possibly variant of Tamara Queen of the Goths and chief antagonist; ambitious, vengeful, and central to the play’s bloody conflict.
Tatiana Alexander Pushkin — Eugene Onegin, Russian, 1833 ta-TYAH-nuh Feminine of Titus; Roman origin, later Slavic usage Idealistic heroine (Tatyana Larina), intimate letter-writer whose inner life defines the novel’s moral center.
Tess Thomas Hardy — Tess of the d’Urbervilles, English, 1891 TESS Diminutive of Teresa; “harvester” (folk etymology) Tragic rural heroine whose fate critiques social morality, class, and gender in Victorian England.
Thérèse Émile Zola — Thérèse Raquin, French, 1867 teh-REHZ From Theresa; association with harvest/late antiquity names Passionate yet morally conflicted protagonist whose illicit affair triggers murder and psychological horror.
Thea Henrik Ibsen — Hedda Gabler (Thea Elvsted), Norwegian, 1890 THEE-uh “goddess” (Greek) or short form of Dorothea Compassionate friend to Hedda; symbolizes sincerity and the possibility of moral courage.
Thalia Hesiod — Theogony, Greek, c. 700 BCE THAY-lee-uh “to flourish, bloom” (Greek) One of the Muses (comedy/pastoral) in classical poetry; often invoked as inspiration for comic and bucolic arts.
Titania William Shakespeare — A Midsummer Night’s Dream, English, c. 1595 ty-TAY-nee-uh “of the Titans” (Shakespearean coinage) Enchanting Queen of the Fairies; central to the play’s romantic mischief and magical disputes.
Tirzah Hebrew Bible — Numbers, Hebrew, ancient TIR-zuh “pleasantness” (Hebrew) Biblical daughter and place-name later used in poetry; often symbolizes beauty, longing, or Biblical resonance in later works.
Tomoe Heike Monogatari — The Tale of the Heike, Japanese, 13th century toh-MOH-eh Often linked to the kamon symbol 巴; literal meanings vary Tomoe Gozen, famed female samurai figure in medieval literature; brave warrior and tragic heroine.
Tris Veronica Roth — Divergent, English, 2011 TRISS Short for Beatrice; “bringer of joy” (via Beatrice) Protagonist who confronts identity, courage, and moral choices in a dystopian initiation story.
Trillian Douglas Adams — The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, English, 1979 TRIL-ee-an Nickname/coinage from Tricia (invented by author) Witty astrophysicist and traveler; practical, intelligent foil within a comic science-fiction romp.
Triss Andrzej Sapkowski — The Witcher series, Polish, 1990s TRISS Diminutive form; personal name without clear etymology Powerful sorceress and key ally; complex loyalties and moral choices in a dark fantasy saga.
Tessa Cassandra Clare — The Infernal Devices (Clockwork Angel), English, 2010 TESS-uh Diminutive of Teresa Central heroine with mysterious origins; resourceful, brave, and emotionally layered in YA fantasy.
Talitha New Testament — Gospel of Mark (Mark 5:41), Greek/Aramaic, c. 1st century CE ta-LIE-thuh “little girl” (Aramaic) Aramaic phrase used in a healing miracle; appears in literature and hymnody as a tender, life-restoring name.
Tomyris Herodotus — Histories, Greek, 5th century BCE toh-MY-ris Possibly Iranian/Scythian; precise meaning uncertain Legendary Scythian queen who defeats Cyrus; used in literature as a symbol of fierce feminine sovereignty.
Tullia Livy — Ab Urbe Condita, Latin, 1st century BCE TUL-ee-uh Feminine of Tullius; Roman family name Notorious daughters in Roman tradition (Tullia Minor); appearances in historical narratives emphasize ambition and scandal.
Tracy Philip Barry — The Philadelphia Story (play), English, 1939 TRAY-see From surname/place name; later given-name usage Socialite protagonist grappling with love, class, and self-knowledge in comedy of manners drama.
Theodosia R. L. LaFevers — Theodosia Throckmorton series, English, 2007 thee-oh-DOH-shuh “gift of God” (Greek) Clever, adventurous young heroine who unravels magical antiquities in historical-fantasy middle-grade novels.
Tanaquil Livy — Ab Urbe Condita, Latin, 1st century BCE ta-NAH-kwil Etruscan origin; exact meaning uncertain Influential Etruscan queen in Roman foundation stories, often depicted as politically shrewd in later literature.

Descriptions

Tabitha
Tamsin
Tamar
Tamora
Tatiana
Tess
Thérèse
Thea
Thalia
Titania
Tirzah
Tomoe
Tris
Trillian
Triss
Tessa
Talitha
Tomyris
Tullia
Tracy
Theodosia
Tanaquil
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