This is a list of submitted names in which the description contains the keyword diminutive.
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AntoniottomMedieval Italian Diminutive of Antonio, as -otto is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix. A known bearer of this name was the Genoese trader and explorer Antoniotto Usodimare (1416-1462)... [more]
AntzyfGreek Greek form of the English name Angie, used as a diminutive of Angeliki or Angela. This is borne by Greek singer Angeliki 'Antzy' Samiou (1960-).
AnukafGeorgian Georgian diminutive of Ana. Notable Georgian bearers of this name include the queen consort Anuka Abashidze of Imereti (died in 1721) and princess Ana "Anuka" of Kartli (1698-1746).
AnyomBulgarian Possibly a diminutive of Angel and/or Ayan. A known bearer of this name was the Bulgarian soccer player Ayan "Anyo" Sadakov (1961-2017).
AppiemDutch Diminutive of Albert and Albertus. A notable bearer of this name was the Dutch author Appie Baantjer (1923-2010), who was well-known for his detective fiction.... [more]
AqissiarsukfGreenlandic Means "little ptarmigan chick", derived from Greenlandic aqisseq "rock ptarmigan" (cf. Aqisseq) combined with a diminutive suffix.
AramifGuarani Diminutive of Guarani word ára meaning "sky, heavens".
AranykafHungarian Originally a diminutive of Arany, now used as a given name in its own right.
AranyosfHungarian (Modern, Rare) Directly taken from Hungarian aranyos "sweet, lovable, cute" as well as a diminutive of Arany now used as a given name in its own right.
Arendjem & fDutch When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Arend) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -je to the original name... [more]
ArenitafPopular Culture Diminutive of Spanish arena meaning “sand” (see Arena). This is the name of Sandy Cheeks in the Spanish dub of SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-).
AriettafPopular Culture (Rare) Either a diminutive of Aria 1, or from the major antagonist and God-General in Tales of the Abyss. Given after the musical term for a small song, from the Italian word "arietta."
ArikafHungarian Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Arikán and a diminutive of Aranka.
ArmiemEnglish Diminutive of Armand. A known bearer of this name is American actor Armand "Armie" Hammer (b. 1986).
ArmiefAmerican (Rare, Archaic) Diminutive of Araminta dating back to the 19th century. This name was first used in 1917 when it was given as a first name to 6 baby girls.
ArmynelfCornish Armynel was a popular name in 17th century Cornwall. It may be a diminutive of ARMINE, the English form of french ARMAND.
ArnannguaqfGreenlandic Greenlandic feminine name meaning "sweet little woman" (or perhaps "dear Arnaq"), derived from arnaq "woman" combined with the endearing diminutive suffix nnguaq.
ArtaganmScottish Gaelic A diminutive of the Gaelic name Artair, which is thought to mean "bear" or "stone". Also refers to the ancient Celtic word "art" which has three meanings: "a stone", "God" and "noble".
ArtulafOld Celtic Artula is a diminutive from the Gaulish word artos "bear". It is probably the source of the Latin name Ursula---in an inscription from Trier a woman called Artula with her daughter Ursula is recorded.
AsimakismGreek Meaning uncertain. It might perhaps be a variant of Gerasimakis, or a combination of the Greek noun ασήμι (asimi) meaning "silver" with the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis).... [more]
AsiongmFilipino Diminutive of Nicasio, Protasio, and other names ending in -asio. A bearer of this name is Asiong Salonga, an infamous Filipino gangster.
Asterinf & mGreek Perhaps related to or a diminutive of the name Aster of Greek origins, meaning "star".
AstinmEnglish (Modern) Transferred use of the surname Astin, which was itself derived from a contraction of the Anglo-Norman French given name Asketin, a diminutive of Old Norse Ásketill.
AstionmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Means "small city" in Greek, derived from Greek ἄστυ (astu) or (asty) "city, town" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion), this is also the Georgian and Romanian form of this name... [more]
AstrikfArmenian Means "little star" in Armenian, from Greek aster meaning "star" and the diminutive ik.
AtangfFilipino Diminutive of Honorata, Fortunata, and other names ending in -ata. A bearer of this name is Honorata "Atang" de la Rama, a singer and bodabil performer.
AthanasakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Athanasios, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
AthenionmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Athena combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). A known bearer of this name was Athenion of Maroneia, an ancient Greek painter from the 3rd century BC.
AubinetmMedieval French Medieval French diminutive of Aubin (as -et is a French masculine diminutive suffix). This given name is no longer in use in France, but it still survives there as a patronymic surname (albeit barely, as the surname is extremely rare there nowadays)... [more]
AubinettefMedieval French Medieval French diminutive of Aubine (as -ette is a French feminine diminutive suffix). In other words: you could say that this name is the feminine form of Aubinet.... [more]
AugustulusmLate Roman, History Means "little Augustus" in Latin, as it consists of the name (then title) Augustus combined with the Latin diminutive suffix -ulus.... [more]
AureolafAncient Roman Roman slave name, a feminine diminutive of Latin aureus "golden" (possibly the feminine form of Aureolus, a derivative of Aureus). Camden (1605) lists Aureola "pretty little golden dame".
BabafEnglish Diminutive of Barbara or other names with a similar sound. Borne by Baba Beaton, socialite and sister of photographer Cecil, and writer Eleanor “Baba” Brougham.
BabyfEnglish (American) From babi, "infant of either sex," diminutive of babe (see babe) with -y (3). Meaning "childish adult person" is from c. 1600. Meaning "youngest of a group" is by 1897.
BammPopular Culture, English (Modern, Rare) Possibly a diminutive for any name starting with the letter B. Also an onomatopoeia word suggesting the sound of a "loud thud". ... [more]
Bamam & fAmerican Diminutive of Alabama, the names of American states being in occasional use as given names. A notable bearer is professional baseball player CarvelWilliam "Bama" Rowell (1916-1993) who played in Boston and Philadelphia, but hailed from Alabama... [more]
BanguolėfLithuanian Literally means "little wave", derived from the Lithuanian noun banga meaning "wave, billow" combined with the feminine diminutive suffix -(u)olė. As such, one could consider this name to be a diminutive of the name Banga.
BanguolismLithuanian (Rare) Literally means "little wave", derived from the Lithuanian noun banga meaning "wave, billow" combined with the masculine diminutive suffix -(u)olis. As such, one could consider this name to be a diminutive of the name Bangas.