Tin

Meaning of Tin

Tin may be short on letters, yet it carries a cargo of meaning that clinks like coins in a pocket. Most often heard in Vietnamese families—where it means “faith” or “trust”—and in Croatian circles as a zippy spin-off of Martin or Augustin (poet Tin Ujević waves hello), this lean little name also nods to the silvery metal that once kept explorers’ provisions safe in, well, tins. Pop-culture sprinkles arrive via the Tin Man of Oz fame and the evergreen toy-box image of tin soldiers, giving the name a quietly heroic shimmer. In the United States, Tin has hovered around the 700s–900s on the baby-name charts for decades, never courting the spotlight but never disappearing either—much like a reliable can tucked in the pantry, ready when you need it. For parents craving a brisk, one-syllable choice that conveys steadfastness with a wink of industrial cool, Tin gleams brightly.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as tin (/tɪn/)

• Ted
• Tom
• Tim
• Trent
• Tony
• Todd
• Tad