Tolo

TOH-loh'TOH-loh'2 syllables
🇪🇸Basque
Endearing

MEANING

Iron

ORIGIN

Basque

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Basque word 'tolo' meaning 'iron'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Basque culture, the name Tolo might be associated with strength and resilience.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, Tolo could be used as a nickname or a standalone name in Basque regions.

🇪🇸Spanish
Melodic

MEANING

Diminutive of Bartolomé

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Short form of 'Bartolomé', derived from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmay'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Spanish-speaking countries as a familiar, endearing name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically seen in regions with strong Catholic influences where Saint Bartholomew is venerated.

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FAQs About Tolo

The name Tolo means "Iron" in Basque, "Diminutive of Bartolomé" in Spanish.
Tolo has Basque and Spanish origins. Derived from the Basque word 'tolo' meaning 'iron'.
Tolo is pronounced TOH-loh (TOH-loh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Tolo include Tolly, Lolo.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Tolo include Mikel, Ane, Xabi.
The most common spelling is Tolo. Alternative spellings include Tollo, Tolloh.