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Portuguese diminutive of Santiago, Latin
"Saint James"
Tiago, also spelled Thiago, is a popular Portuguese boys' name. Derived from the more formal Santiago, these days it is often used on its own. Relaxed and charming while still maintaining the…
Diminutive of Timothy, Greek
"honoring God"
Tim is a boyish short form occasionally given on its own. There were 37 baby boys named Tim in the US last year, versus over 1700 named Timothy.
Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et al
This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
Diminutive of Christopher
The new kid on the block in terms of Christopher short forms, it was introduced into the mix by actor Topher Grace, who didn't like Chris.
Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
"victory; bird"
A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable,…
English
"the flooder"
This strong single-syllable boys’ name has been finding favor with parents since the fifties, though it's been slipping in recent years; it fell out of the Top 500 for the first time since 1959 in…
Tristyn is a modern masculine name that serves as a contemporary variation of the traditional Welsh name Tristan. The original name has romantic associations through the medieval legend of Tristan…
"works with a lathe"
Turner is a name that's both preppy and painterly, recalling the exquisite watercolor seascapes of British painter J.M.W. Turner. An occupational name in the Taylor-Carter mold, Turner is a more…
English river name
Compact and creative, it has been associated with one-time Cagney & Lacey star Tyne Daly.
Color name
A rich brown hue, but can be misheard as Amber, said with a pretentious accent.
Xantha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'xanthos,' meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde.' This distinctive name evokes images of golden light and sunny warmth. Though rare in common usage,…
Young is a masculine name that originated as a surname in English, derived from the Old English word 'geong,' meaning 'young' or 'youthful.' As a given name, it has been most commonly used in East…
See Zac.
Native American
"high mountain"
Has an evocative feel, unusual to the Western ear without being identified with any particular culture.
Chinese
"a treasure"
A striking choice, but might possibly be taken for Jen.
