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Tino

TEE-no2 syllables
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An Italian name meaning 'little' or 'small'. (Italian)

What does Tino mean?

Italian: An Italian name meaning 'little' or 'small'.. Tino is of Italian origin, often used as a diminutive form of names like Valentino or Constantino, meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Is Tino a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Tino in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Tino in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Tino suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Tino

As Tino curls up for a nap, the other pups whisper, "If he's 'little,' then how does he take up half the dog bed? He must be a professional napper!"

Like Tino? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.