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The baby name Tinto is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtinto/ (Spanish/Italian: TEEN-to); English approximation: /ˈtɪn.toʊ/ (TIN-toh).

Tinto is Italian, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian, Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈtinto/ (Spanish/Italian: TEEN-to); English approximation: /ˈtɪn.toʊ/ (TIN-toh)

What is the meaning of the name Tinto ?

The baby name Tinto is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtinto/ (Spanish/Italian: TEEN-to); English approximation: /ˈtɪn.toʊ/ (TIN-toh).

Tinto is Italian, Spanish in Origin.

Tinto is a rare given name with layered roots. In Iberian Romance (Spanish and Portuguese), tinto means dyed or deep red, best known from vino tinto, and goes back to Latin tinctus, to dye or imbue. In Scotland, Tinto is the name of a Lanarkshire hill, probably from Scottish Gaelic for fiery, recalling the glow of heather burns. The name thus carries senses of color, saturation, and fire.

As a personal name it surfaces sporadically in the late 20th and 21st centuries, while remaining more familiar as a surname in Iberia and Italy (see director Tinto Brass) and in place-names like Rio Tinto. Related forms include Tino and the Catalan surname Tintó; spelling is usually unchanged across languages. Usage skews masculine, though its modern, word-name character makes it workable as unisex.

Tinto has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Tinto

Tinto Brass Actor · Born 1933 · Italy Tinto Brass is best known as an Italian film director who gained fame for his work in the erotic genre. Some of his most notable films include 'Caligula', 'Salon Kitty', and 'The Key'. Born in 1933, his unique style and controversial themes have made a significant impact on Italian cinema.

Tinto – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
CM Boys 0 #534 17 12,054
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
KW Boys 0 #748 22 18,755
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,062 31 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,428 44 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,593 22 28,008

Tinto is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Tinto

Tinto is predominantly a boy's name.
Tinto is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtinto/ (Spanish/Italian: TEEN-to); English approximation: /ˈtɪn.toʊ/ (TIN-toh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tinta (feminine form), Tintín (diminutive/nickname) and Tinti (diminutive).
Across languages, Tinto has these equivalents: Rufus (Latin, 'red-haired'), Russell (Old French, 'red-haired'), Rory (Gaelic, 'red king'), Rosso (Italian, 'red').
Tinto is a name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Italy. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Italy and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Tinto are in our database, including Tinto Brass (Actor).