Dino
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dino
The given name 'Dino' is a diminutive of names like Bernardino or Giordano, ultimately derived from the Latin root *-dinus* meaning "little" or "beloved," though it also functions as a standalone Italian name meaning "little sword" (from *dino*, a short form of *Aldino* or similar).
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Etymology
The given name 'Dino' is a diminutive of names like Bernardino or Giordano, ultimately derived from the Latin root *-dinus* meaning "little" or "beloved," though it also functions as a standalone Italian name meaning "little sword" (from *dino*, a short form of *Aldino* or similar). It is primarily used in Italian and Croatian cultures, often as a secular name, with no specific religious affiliation; historically, it gained prominence in the 20th century through figures like Italian filmmaker Dino De Laurentiis.
Dino currently ranks #2,808 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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