Polish Diminutives

The Biblical Tola was a long-ruling judge of Israel renowned for his wisdom and fairness, definitely a positive association.

This nickname is cute, but edgier than Tommy.

Ula is among the unusual U names that may have a range of origins and meanings, from the Celtic one given here to its possibilities as a short form of Eulalia or Ursula. Ulla is a Scandinavian name usually an abbreviation of Ursula or Ulrika.

This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls.