Little sword or terrible
Dino originated as a diminutive for Italian names ending in -dino, such as Bernardino or Corradino. It is also associated with the Greek word 'deinos', meaning terrible or potent, which is the root of the word dinosaur. In modern usage, it stands alone as a short, punchy mid-century classic.
Less common today
Dino isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,320 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of legendary singer and actor Dean Martin
World Cup-winning Italian goalkeeper
Prolific Italian film producer
The loyal pet Snorkasaurus of the Flintstone family · The Flintstones
NHL Hall of Fame hockey player
