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Portuguese name that is the equivalent of Jacob/James. Saint James was originally called Santo Iago which was shortened to Sant'Iago and eventually Santiago, then finally in Portuguese as Sao Tiago (and in Spanish as Santiago or San Diego). Also spelled Thiago in Brazil to achieve the correct pronunciation in the local dialect; 'Tiago' would be pronounced "tchee-A-go" in Rio de Janeiro.

Personal experiences with the name Tiago

I named my son Tiago. His mother is Brazilian, and I liked the name after hearing it several times in Brazil. It is a common name in Brazil and Portugual, but here it is unique, even within Florida where there is a large Latin American community. I always get compliments from people who like the name, and the kids in his preschool love it.

I have a friend named Tiago and he is Brazilian. He is very kind and his name is very interesting.

My boyfriend's name is Tiago and he is Brazilian.

Nicknames for Tiago

Tiaginho - diminutive form, effectively like saying "Little Tiago"

Ti-ti, Taco, Diego, Wybee, Moe

Meanings and history of the name Tiago

Tiago means handsome and humorous

Many people named Tiago are shorter than their friends

Famous real-life people named Tiago

Tiago Mendes - professional football (soccer) player for the Portuguese national side and Atletico Madrid in Spain.

Tiago Splitter - professional basketball player originally from Brazil, plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA

Thiago (Anderson Ramos da) Silva - Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter

Thiago (Emilliano da) Silva - professional football (soccer) player for the Brazilian national side and PSG in France.

Tiago DaSilva - A person who hates being called Taco and he is not a jerk

Tiago in song, story & screen