Message: "Dino?" - Behind the Name

Dino?

by archetyperinsing

1/13/2012, 1:42 PM

At the moment, I like the nickname Dino, but can't stand the name Dean. I'm looking for a usable, 2+ syllable first name that would make sense with the nickname Dino. Any suggestions? Combos, especially using any of the names from my personal list, would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

#Dino

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- Ismene (Madyson) +2

1/15/2012, 7:46 PM

Am I the only one who remembers....

I know most everyone's first thought is dinosaurs but I actually always think of Dino Spumoni :) He was a rat-pack type crooner on "Hey Arnold!"

- Caralena Estelle (GiovannaDevorah) +1

1/15/2012, 9:07 PM

I think that's because Dean Martin went by Dino.

- Ismene (Madyson)

1/15/2012, 9:52 PM

I'm sure. He was admittedly modeled after Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra

- Alcyone

1/14/2012, 6:59 AM

I find it slightly insubstantial sounding, but not terribly so. I prefer it as a nickname for Domenico.

Combos:
Dino Kasimir / Casimir
Dino Montgomery
Dino Isaak
Dino Augustus
Dino Patrick

- insane romantic

1/14/2012, 4:34 AM

Dino is kind of cool, although it makes me think of dinosaurs! When I was a kid, I went to Brownie camp and one of the activity leaders was called Dino.

The only full name I can think of is Domingo and even that is a bit of a stretch.

- abbasdaughter

1/13/2012, 10:52 PM

Sorry, but all I can think of when I see this name is the Flintstones... Maybe Fred or BamBam or Barnie w/ a random nn of Dino could work...

- Ismene (Madyson)

1/13/2012, 3:20 PM

I don't think it necessarily HAS to be a nickname for anything - it could work fine on its own.

I can see it working as a NN for any name ending with "-dy/-die" = Cody, Brady, Grady, Brody, Andy, Cassidy, Geordie, Bodhi, Kennedy, Rudy, Woody, etc.

This message was edited 1/13/2012, 3:21 PM

- Sofia

1/13/2012, 1:53 PM

Dino is used as a full name here, but I do have a relative who goes by Dino, but his full name is Bernardino.

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