A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.
Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.
Relating to baby talk.
A name added to another name; surname.
A name in addition to the Christian name and surname of an individual, to distinguish him or her from others of the same name and usually indicating descent, place of residence, or some personal quality or attribute. Such to-names are often employed where the same families continually intermarry, and where consequently the same name is common to many individuals.