US Popularity Rank: 24846

Origin: British

Meaning: Metal; Strong, vigorous; Dedicated to Mars, god of war; Hurricane, Storm; God of the sky

Tin is a masculine name that has various origins and meanings, giving your little one plenty of inspiration in just three letters. This name can easily connect your little one to the silvery gray metal that has been used for so many different things over the millennia. Not only does it match your little one’s versatile, flexible potential, but it also acts as an adorable nickname for various monikers. Tin’s Croatian roots can connect it to the Latin name Martin, meaning “dedicated to Mars, god of war,” and Valentin, meaning “strong” or “vigorous.” Your little one is going to have so many opportunities to build up their own unique strengths, and a name like Tin will always keep them marching toward their goal. Believe it or not, Tin also has French and Breton origins, coming from the names Corentin and Kaourantin. If baby’s got a fierce, stormy spirit, the meanings “hurricane” or “storm” is sure to give them a whirlwind of encouragement. For a more mythological aesthetic, Tin can also come from Tinia, the Etruscan god of the sky—kind of similar to the Greek god Zeus. Whether baby is more like the metallic, grounded roots of the Earth or the endless, celestial sky, the name Tin will give your little one plenty to work with.