Names Categorized "reduplications"

Cece is a diminutive of Cecilia and other names containing a similar sound. It originated in English-speaking countries as a short, affectionate form, often used as a standalone given name or a nickname. The name is typi...

Chichi is an Igbo feminine diminutive of Chi 2. In Igbo culture, chi refers to an individual's personal spiritual guardian, a key concept in traditional Igbo cosmology. Each person is believed to have a personal chi that...

Coco is a versatile given name used as a diminutive for names beginning with Co, such as Cora or Constance, and is influenced by the word cocoa. However, the most famous bearer, French fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883–...

Dada is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning "curly hair" in the Yoruba language. While the name is etymologically tied to hair texture in the Yoruba context, it globally is far more recognized as the name of the earl...

Deedee is a feminine nickname-turned-given name in English usage. Primarily a diminutive or affectionate form for names beginning with D, such as Deborah, Diana, or Dolores, it also appears in alternating-capitalization...

Didi is a German diminutive of Dieter, a name meaning 'warrior of the people' from Old German elements theod 'people' and heri 'army'. Dieter itself is also a short form of Dietrich, the German form of Theodoric. Theodor...

Fifi is a French diminutive most commonly used as a nickname for Joséphine and other names containing the same sound, such as Sophie. The name conveys a sense of playfulness and endearment, reflecting its origins as a sh...

Gigi is a diminutive used across multiple languages, often derived from names containing the letters or sound gi. In French, it functions as a pet form of Georgine, Virginie, Gisèle, Gilberte, or Georgette. In Italian, i...

EtymologyGonggong is a name of uncertain etymology, most commonly written with the Chinese characters 共 (gòng, "together") and 工 (gōng, "work"). Alternative spellings exist, such as 龔工, though the phonetic shift in M...

Jojo is a unisex diminutive of names like Joseph, Jolene, and other names beginning with Jo. Though often used as a nickname, it has become a given name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries.Etymol...

Kiki is a versatile given name, nickname, and surname with international usage. Functioning primarily as a diminutive or affectionate short form, Kiki typically derives from names beginning with or containing the k sound...

Lala is a feminine given name in Bulgarian usage, derived from the Bulgarian word лале (lale) meaning "tulip", which itself comes from Persian laleh. Thus the name is symbolically associated with the tulip flower. It is...

Lili is a diminutive of Elisabeth and other names containing the element li, and is used in French, German, and Hungarian. It is also sometimes associated with the German word lilie meaning "lily".Etymology and OriginLil...

Lulu is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, directly meaning "pearls" (لؤلؤ). The name is derived from the singular word for pearl, lu'lu', which in its plural form evokes the imagery of multiple pearls, symbolizing...

Lulu is a diminutive of names beginning with Lou or Lu, such as Louise or Lucinda. It is used in English and German contexts as a short, affectionate form. The name traces its roots through Louise, the French feminine fo...

Mimi is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Maria and other names beginning with M, such as Michelle or Miriam. The name has a playful, affectionate quality associated with its shortened form. Etymolo...

Nana is a female given name of unknown meaning, predominantly used in Georgia. The name is historically significant as it belonged to a 4th-century queen consort of Georgia, Saint Nana, who is venerated as a saint in the...

Nana is an Akan name derived from a word used as a title for a monarch, chief, or grandparent in Akan culture. Among the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, "Nana" is a gender-neutral term of respect, often applied t...

Nana 2 is a Japanese feminine given name. It is typically written with characters such as 菜々 (combining na meaning "vegetables, greens" and the repetition mark 々), 奈々 (with phonetic na), or other combinations like...

Nana 1 is a Greek diminutive of Ioanna, the Greek form of the name Joanna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan (meaning “God is gracious”). Although Nana is often used as an independent name in many culture...

Nnenne is a feminine given name of Igbo origin, meaning "mother's mother" in the Igbo language. It is a traditional name given to honor the child's maternal grandmother, reflecting the significance of matrilineal ties an...