Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Nonie' or 'little one' (can also imply 'little grandmother' from Nona/Nonna or a pet form of Antonia).
Filipino, Spanish
Girl
loving, affectionate; 'beloved'
Irish
Boy
From chinna 'small/younger' + appa 'father' - roughly 'little/young father' or an affectionate/respectful name for a younger male.
Boy
Affectionate diminutive of Katerina; linked to the meaning 'pure' associated with Katherine
Girl
Affectionate, beloved; loving
Boy
Affectionate/diminutive Nguni female name - commonly a short form of names like Nonkululeko; often associated with motherhood or, when derived from Nonkululeko, with 'freedom'.
Nguni
Girl
Playful, self-expressive; often interpreted as 'self' or as a stylized/affectionate form related to names meaning 'beauty' or 'beloved'.
Unisex
Diminutive meaning "little Mina" or "little darling" (affectionate pet name).
Girl
little grandmother / affectionate term for a grandmother
Italian
Girl
If from Lita: an affectionate diminutive ('little' or 'beloved'). If linked to Leto: mythological association (origin and exact meaning uncertain).
Girl
Affectionate diminutive meaning 'little Mina' or 'little one' (also associated with the French pet-name 'minou' meaning 'kitty')
Girl
A short or affectionate name: in Japanese often a diminutive (written のの or 野々); in Latin/Romance contexts related to Nona/Nonna meaning 'ninth' or used as a familial nickname (grandmother/grandfather).
Japanese, Latin, Roman
Unisex
Often interpreted as 'child of Mana' or 'affectionate/true child' (varies by element pairing and language).
Girl
Little crumb; morsel; affectionate term of endearment
French
Girl
A playful, affectionate nickname - evokes loyalty and fun; surname-derived or cartoon-inspired
English
Unisex
Affectionate pet name; meaning depends on the root name (generally conveys endearment)
Girl
Affectionate term meaning 'cat' or 'kitten', used as a pet name
English
Unisex
Affectionate; 'born of love'
Hindi, Sanskrit
Unisex
Likely a pet form of Balthazar - 'God (or Baal) protects the king' (modern affectionate form)
Boy
A diminutive/pet form meaning "baby" or "little one"; an affectionate nickname
English
Unisex
Affectionate pet name meaning "kitty" or "little cat"; used as a term of endearment
German
Girl
No traditional etymological meaning; conveys playful, affectionate, and whimsical qualities
English
Unisex
Beloved son / little boy (affectionate diminutive)
Boy
Compound of 'Sneha' (love, affection) and 'Lakshi/Lakshmi' (auspiciousness/goddess Lakshmi) - 'affectionate and auspicious' (often interpreted as 'one with loving eyes').
Indian, Sanskrit
Girl
No widely attested meaning; likely an affectionate diminutive or nickname rather than a lexical word
Unisex
Diminutive of 'Leib' - 'little lion' (affectionate pet form)
Boy
Playful, affectionate nickname with no established traditional meaning; strongly associated with the cartoon character Scooby-Doo.
English
Boy
Affectionate pet name meaning 'little kitty' or 'darling' (from German 'Mieze' meaning 'cat'); sometimes used as a diminutive nickname for Maria or other female names.
German
Girl
Affectionate diminutive of Peter - 'little Peter' or 'little one'.
Swedish
Boy
Affectionate; loving; friendly; full of love
Indian, Sanskrit
Girl
Affectionate pet form or nickname with no single fixed meaning - typically a diminutive of names like Robert/Roberto or of names starting with 'Bo'; in child speech it can mean a minor hurt ('boo‑boo')
French, Italian
Boy
affectionate, loving; 'one who loves'
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Affectionate diminutive meaning 'baby' or 'little one'.
English, Spanish
Unisex
Derived from French bébé meaning "baby" or "little one"; sometimes used as a given name or affectionate nickname
French
Unisex
Affectionate diminutive or pet name - a repeated-syllable nickname meaning 'little Che' or a familiar form of names such as César, Cecilia/Cecilia-derived Cece, or any name shortened to 'Che'.
Spanish
Unisex
Uncertain; possibly related to Huma (mythical/persian bird) or an affectionate/diminutive form meaning 'little Huma' or 'protected'
Girl
Usually a diminutive form associated with 'gift' when from Igbo Onyinye/Nonye; otherwise an affectionate pet name or a name inspired by the noni fruit.
English, Igbo, Polynesian
Girl
Likely 'Jehovah increases' (from Joseph) or 'riches/blessed' (from Edie); a diminutive/affectionate form
Unisex
little one; tiny, cute (affectionate nickname)
Indian
Unisex
A pet or diminutive name often meaning 'little hare' or 'bunny' (from German); also used as an affectionate form of Hazel or Harriet.
English, German
Girl
Affectionate diminutive of a name with the root 'Bod-' - roughly 'little Boda' or an endearing pet name
Playful, affectionate diminutive with no fixed traditional meaning
French
Girl
Servant of the gentle/kind (from Arabic 'Abd' = servant + 'Lafif' ≈ gentle, kind, affectionate)
Arabic
Boy
Not well attested - probably an affectionate/diminutive form (roughly "little Kree") rather than a name with a distinct historic meaning
Girl
Uncertain - a modern elaboration. Combines the element 'Mer-' (from names like Merle/Merry/Merlin) with the feminine suffix '-line', suggesting a diminutive or affectionate form (e.g., 'little/beloved Mer-').
English
Girl
Diminutive of Mory/Marie - 'little Mory' (affectionate form of Mary/Marie)
Girl
Affectionate diminutive of Jon/John/Jonathan - linked to 'God is gracious' (John) or 'Yahweh has given' (Jonathan).
Boy
A short form or nickname. In English usage it can be an affectionate term for 'father' or a clipped form of longer names (e.g., Paul, Pamela). In Chinese the meaning depends on the character used (for example 巴 bā 'to cling/hope', 怕 pà 'to fear').
