Tony

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Pronunciation
TAW-nee (American English), TON-ee (British English)
TO-nee
Popularity
The popularity of Tony has varied over the years, but it is generally a popular name in many parts of the world. It ranks at #556 in the US and #417 in England and Wales. It is also a popular name in Italy, Spain, and Australia.

cartoon of the name Tony
Cartoon of Tony

Tony Name meanings & History

Tony is a diminutive form of the name Anthony which originates from Latin. It means "priceless one" or "highly praiseworthy". Short form of Anthony. Famous bearers include singer Tony Bennett (1926-) and skateboarder Tony Hawk (1968-). It is also the real name of the comic book superhero Iron Man (Tony Stark), created 1963, and two antihero criminal characters: Tony Montana from the movie Scarface (1983) and Tony Soprano from the television series The Sopranos (1999-2007). Tony is commonly used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Tony: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tony:

T: Talkative,Tacky,Truth,Testy,Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious

N: Neat,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Tony is:

  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Tony include Tony Bennett (singer), Tony Hawk (professional skateboarder), Tony Robbins (motivational speaker), and Tony Parker (professional basketball player).

2.) TONY (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a short form of Anthony, Tony is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ANTHONY; (TÔ-NEE)


3.) Tony (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) flourishing. (Latin) praiseworthy. (English) a short form of Anthony. A familiar form of Remington.

Other Forms: Tonye


4.) Tony (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) flourishing. (Latin) praiseworthy. (English) a short form of Anthony. A familiar form of Remington.

Other Forms: Tonye


5.) TONY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A short form of Anthony, Tony is also bestowed as an independent given name. See ANTHONY. (TO-NEE)


6.) Tony (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Protector

Other Forms: Toney, Toni, Tonie


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