Tito
Meaning of Tito
Tito is a male name with origins in both English and Spanish. It is pronounced as TEE-toh (/tiˈto/). The name Tito has variations, with one popular variation being Titus. In the United States, Tito has been given to newborn boys since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice for parents. In recent years, Tito has been given to an average of around 20 to 30 boys per year in the United States. Despite its rarity, Tito carries a strong and distinctive sound that can make it a unique and memorable choice for parents seeking a less common name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English,Spanish
- Pronunced as TEE-toh (/tiˈto/)
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Notable People Named Tito
| Tito Ortiz - Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is a retired American mixed martial artist and former politician, best known for his stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and for being one of the sport's early stars. |
| Tito Jackson is a former Boston City Council member and politician who also worked in the cannabis industry and was appointed to the city's Commission on Black Men and Boys. |
| Tito Puente, also known as Ernest Anthony Puente Jr., was a renowned American musician, songwriter, and bandleader known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions. |
| Tito Vilanova - Francesc "Tito" Vilanova Bayó was a Spanish professional football central midfielder and manager. |
| Tito Rodríguez, born Pablo Rodríguez Lozada, was a renowned Puerto Rican singer and bandleader who achieved great success during the 1950s with his own group, recording various music styles including mambo, cha-cha-cha, boleros, sones, guarachas, and pachangas. |
| Tito Rojas - Julio César "Tito" Rojas López, also known as "El Gallo Salsero", was a renowned Puerto Rican salsa singer and songwriter. |
| Tito Minniti was an Italian pilot who died during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War and was posthumously decorated with the Italian Gold Medal of Valour. |
| Tito Tettamanti is a Swiss lawyer, politician, and businessman. |
| Tito Arturo Muñoz is an American conductor known for his work with The Phoenix Symphony and previous roles at prestigious orchestras in France and the United States. |
| Tito Fuentes - Rigoberto "Tito" Fuentes Peat is a retired professional baseball player who played primarily as a second baseman for the San Francisco Giants during his 13-season career in the major leagues. |
| Tito Nieves - Humberto "Tito" Nieves is a renowned Puerto Rican musician and one of the leading salsa singers of the 1980s and early 1990s. |
| Tito Mattei - Tito Eduardo Achille Mattei was an Italian pianist, composer, and conductor. |
| Ernesto Duarte Hernández, also known as Tito Duarte, was a renowned Cuban musician, instrumentalist, and arranger. |
| Tito Paris is a Cape Verdean singer and musician who moved to Portugal at the age of 19 and continues to call Lisbon his home town. |
| Tito Horford - Alfredo William "Tito" Horford is a retired Dominican professional basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Bullets in the NBA. |
