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I think that etymology is just a coincidence.

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In the Philippines, diminutives are common and usually formed with the suffixes -ng, -ay and -oy.

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For instance:

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Paula, Paulina -> Poleng
Guillermo -> Emong
Aurora -> Auring
Jose -> Josing
Josefa (via Pepa) -> Pepay
Butch -> Butchoy

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I think Goring comes from Gregorio, as Spanish names aren't rare in the country.

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Gregorio -> Gorio -> Goring

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Compare Goyong, which comes from the same name but via Goyo.

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Lastly, you could check these lists of diminutives.

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Ending in -ing: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ing

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Ending in -ng: https://www.behindthename.com/submit/names/usage/filipino/end/ng

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