TORNIKE

Georgian forma de Griego Τορνικιος (Tornikios) or Τορνικης (Tornikes), the name of a prominent Byzantine family that was of Armenian or Georgian descent. The family name may be derived from Armenian թոռնիկ (tornik), a diminutivo de թոռն (torn) meaning grandchild. Usage as a given name probably began in honour of the family, a notable member of which was a saint.