tino

Tino is a masculine given name and a common nickname in several languages, especially in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking communities. It is used both as a standalone given name and as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names, depending on cultural context and personal preference.

Notable people with the name include Tino Martinez, an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees; and Tino Rossi, a French singer and actor of Italian origin who enjoyed popularity in the mid-20th century. The name also appears in various fictional and cultural contexts, reflecting its broad geographic reach.

In usage, Tino is most common in Italian-speaking communities but has spread broadly through immigration, media, and intercultural exchange. The spelling and pronunciation can vary slightly across languages, but the form Tino remains widely recognized as a concise, informal given name.

Tino should not be confused with Tinos, the name of a Greek island, which is a separate term with different etymological origins. The two terms are unrelated, though they share a similar phonetic appearance in English.