This list covers 18 Slavic boy names starting with the letter T, ranging alphabetically from “Tadeusz” to “Tvrtko.” These names span the whole Slavic world, from Poland and Russia to Croatia and Bulgaria, and many carry deep roots in Orthodox and Catholic tradition. Parents use them to honor family heritage, religious saints, or historical figures while giving a son a name that still sounds modern today.

Slavic boy names are given names used across Slavic-speaking countries such as Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, and Croatia, often blending native word roots with Christian tradition. Many names on this list, like “Todor” and “Teodor,” trace back to the Greek “Theodore,” meaning “gift of God,” while others, like “Tvrtko,” come straight from old Slavic words with no outside influence at all. One standout example is “Taras,” made famous by Taras Shevchenko, the poet still celebrated as Ukraine’s national bard.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Description.

Name: the given name itself, shown in its standard spelling so you can see exactly how it’s written.

Country: the country or countries where the name is most commonly used, helping you place its cultural origin.

Pronunciation: a simple phonetic guide showing you how to say the name correctly out loud.

Meaning: the literal or traditional meaning behind the name, giving you insight into what it represents.

Description: a short note on the name’s history, namesake, or cultural significance, so you understand why it matters.

Slavic boy names

NameCountryPronunciationMeaning
TadeuszPolandtah-DEH-ooshHeart, praise
TadijaSerbiaTAH-dee-yahHeart, praise
TarasUkraineTAH-rahsUnruly, restless
TeodorBulgaria, Serbia, Croatiateh-oh-DORGift of God
TihomirSerbia, Croatiatee-HOH-meerQuiet peace
TikhonRussiaTEE-khonFortunate, successful
TimofeyRussiatee-moh-FYAYHonoring God
TitRussiaTEETHonor, title
TodorBulgaria, North MacedoniaTOH-dorGift of God
TodosUkraineTOH-dohsGift of God
TomasCzech Republic, SlovakiaTOH-mahshTwin
TomaszPolandTOH-mahshTwin
TomislavCroatiaTOH-mee-slahvGlory and fame
TrajanBulgariaTRAH-yahnThird-born
TrifonBulgaria, SerbiaTREE-fonDelicate, luxurious
TrofimRussia, Ukrainetroh-FEEMNourishing
TugomirCroatiaTOO-goh-meerSorrow and peace
TvrtkoBosnia, CroatiaTVUR-tkoStrong, sturdy

Descriptions

Tadeusz
A traditional Polish name derived from Thaddeus, popularized by national hero Tadeusz Kościuszko.
Tadija
The Serbian form of Thaddeus, used both as an independent name and as a familiar short form.
Taras
A cherished Ukrainian name forever linked to poet Taras Shevchenko, the country’s national bard.
Teodor
A Slavic form of Theodore, used across the Balkans as both a royal and an everyday name.
Tihomir
A native Slavic compound name blending “quiet” and “peace,” still popular across the South Slavic world.
Tikhon
A Russian name made famous by Patriarch Tikhon, a key 20th-century Orthodox Christian saint.
Timofey
The Russian form of Timothy, common throughout Russia thanks to its deep Orthodox roots.
Tit
An old-fashioned Russian name adapted from the Latin Titus, kept alive by Orthodox naming tradition.
Todor
A South Slavic short form of Theodore and one of the most enduring names in Bulgarian culture.
Todos
A folk Ukrainian variant of Theodore, once especially common in rural villages.
Tomas
The Czech and Slovak spelling of Thomas, one of the most widely used names in the region.
Tomasz
The Polish equivalent of Thomas, a mainstay name found across every generation in Poland.
Tomislav
A classic Croatian name honoring Tomislav, the first crowned king of medieval Croatia.
Trajan
A Bulgarian name inherited from Roman Emperor Trajan, still given to boys across the Balkans.
Trifon
Tied to Saint Tryphon, the patron saint of winegrowers whose feast is widely celebrated in Bulgaria.
Trofim
An older East Slavic name recalling a companion of the Apostle Paul mentioned in the New Testament.
Tugomir
A rare, old native Slavic compound name preserved mainly in historical Croatian records.
Tvrtko
A distinctive native Slavic name recalling Tvrtko I, the first king of medieval Bosnia.
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