Putte as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Putte

What is the meaning of the name Putte ?

The baby name Putte is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɵtːə/ (Swedish), approx. "POOT-teh".

Putte is Swedish in Origin.

Putte is a Scandinavian, chiefly Swedish, hypocoristic that has occasionally become an official given name. It arises from Swedish colloquial putte/putt, meaning “little, wee,” used affectionately for a small child; hence the sense “little one” or “dear little.” The name is unisex in principle but far more common for boys. Though best known in Sweden, it also appears in Swedish-speaking Finland and sporadically in neighboring Nordic countries.

As a call name, Putte has been documented since the late 19th and early 20th centuries and gained cultural visibility through Elsa Beskow’s beloved children’s tale about a boy named Putte. In the mid-20th century it was familiar as a nickname for public figures such as jazz clarinetist Putte Wickman and sportsman/commentator “Putte” Kock. Putte most often remains an affectionate byname independent of the bearer’s formal given name. Variant pet forms include Putti and Puttis. Unrelated to the Dutch place-name Putte.