This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the description contains the keywords russian or diminutive.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Suliko m & f Georgian, LiteratureMeans "little soul" in Georgian. It is derived from the Georgian noun სული
(suli) meaning "soul" combined with the Georgian diminutive suffix -კო
(-ko).... [
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Svenne m Swedish, DanishDiminutive of
Sven. It is also a slang word for "Swede", mostly used ironically or derogatory.
Sweteman m Judeo-Anglo-NormanDerived from Middle English
swete "sweet; pleasant, likeable; loved, dear, precious" combined with a diminutive suffix. This name was also used as a secular form of
Asher.
Symphorinus m Late RomanEssentially means "of
Symphorus", since it contains the Latin masculine adjectival suffix
-inus. This suffix later developed into a diminutive suffix, so one could also say that this name is a diminutive of
Symphorus.... [
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Syroslav m Medieval SlavicThere are several possible explanations for the meaning of the first element of this name. It could have been derived from Russian
syroj or
syroy (сырой) meaning "raw" (also compare Czech
surový or
syrový, which also means "raw")... [
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Tafa m & f YorubaMeans "belonging to the white oracle" in Yoruba, derived from
ti meaning "belonging to",
àlà meaning "white cloth; banner" and
ifá meaning "divination; oracle". It is possibly used as diminutive of a longer name as well.
Tamlin m LiteratureDiminutive of
Tam 1.
Tam Lin was the subject of an Anglo-Scottish border ballad (first recorded in 'The Complaynt of Scotland', 1549), a man abducted by the Queen of the Fairies and rescued at long last by his true love.
Tanjev m German (Modern, Rare)Despite its Russian sound, the name originated in Germany in the 1970's. According to the journalist Tanjev Schultz his parents have heard the name in an unidentified Russian film.... [
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Taurinus m Late RomanDiminutive of
Taurus. This was the name of a Roman usurper from the 3rd century AD, and of a Frankish saint from the 5th century AD.
Tecuepotzin m NahuatlMeaning uncertain. Possibly derived from Nahuatl
tecue "venemous lizard" and
-poh "one’s equal, another like oneself", combined with the diminutive or reverential suffix
-tzin.
Temir-Mirza m Tatar (Archaic), HistoryPossibly from Kipchak تمور (
temür) "iron" (see
Timur) and
Mirza. This was the name of a Tatar champion who fought Alexander Peresvet at the opening of the Battle of Kulikovo, known in Russian sources as
Chelubey Teody m FilipinoDiminutive of
Teodoro,
Teodulo, and other beginning with
Teod-. A bearer of this name was Teody Belarmino, a Filipino actor.
Tepio m Coptic (Bohairic)Possibly a diminutive form of
Patape. Alternatively, could derive from Egyptian
tpj "being on top of, standing atop", figuratively "first, main, best".
Teunke m & f DutchWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Teun) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
ke to the original name... [
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Teuntje m & f Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Teun) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
je to the original name... [
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Thady m IrishIrish diminutive of
Thaddeus, an anglicized form of
Tadhg. Thady Quill is the subject of an Irish ballad, 'The Bould Thady Quill' (ca... [
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Thanasakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thanasis, 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.
Theodorakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Theodoros, 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.
Thijsje m & f DutchWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Thijs) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
-je to the original name... [
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Thomakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thomas, 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.
Tillmann m GermanCombination of
Till and the Germanic name element
man(n) "man". In this name, however,
man(n) is a diminutive suffix.
Timber m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the name of the type of wood which is proper for buildings or for tools, utensils, furniture, carriages, fences, ships, and the like; -- usually said of felled trees, but sometimes of those standing.... [
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Tinni m IcelandicMasculine form of
Tinna. In some cases it can be a diminutive of
Martin. This is also the name of
Tintin in the Icelandic version of
The Adventures of Tintin.
Tlacuiton f & m NahuatlPossibly derived from Nahuatl
tlacuitl "something taken", combined with the diminutive suffix
-ton.
Tolys m LithuanianA diminutive form of several names beginning with the element "Tol-", including Tolmintas, Tolvydas, Tolvaišas. Relatively rare.... [
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Tomke m & f German, Frisian, DutchPossibly a diminutive and/or feminine form of
Tammo, where Frisian usage is concerned. It is also seen as a diminutive for
Thomas, and could also possibly be a Low German form of
Dominik.
Tönet m RomanshDiminutive of
Tön, traditionally found in the Engadine valley.
Tonimir m Bulgarian, CroatianThe first element of this name is possibly derived from Russian
tónkij or
tónkiy "thin, slim, slender", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
tьnъkъ "thin". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace"... [
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Tonislav m BulgarianThe first element of this name is possibly derived from Russian
tónkij or
tónkiy "thin, slim, slender", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
tьnъkъ "thin". The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory"... [
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Torán m IrishFormed from a diminutive of
tor ‘lord’, ‘hero’, ‘champion’.
Toto m German (Austrian)Diminutive of
Torger. A notable bearer is the team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, Torger Christian „Toto‟ Wolff).
Totte m SwedishDiminutive of
Torsten. Sometimes also used as a diminutive of other names starting with
To-.
Traktor m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Derived from the Russian noun трактор
(traktor) meaning "tractor" (as in, the agricultural vehicle). This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Traktorin m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Derived from the Russian noun трактор
(traktor) meaning "tractor" (as in, the agricultural vehicle) combined with the Russian possessive suffix -ин
(-in). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.