Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Turkish Pronounced Pron. tat-lu-TOO [key] Other Forms FormsTatlitug, Tatlituğ, Tatlitùg Meaning & History Derived from Turkish tatlı meaning "sweet" and tuğ meaning either "horse's tail" or "banner, crest". This name is borne by the Turkish actor and model Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ (1983-).