English · Boy name
Tony
“short form of Anthony”
About the name Tony
Tony is a short form of Anthony, an English name that comes from the Roman family name Antonius. The origin of Antonius is unknown, although it was later linked by folk etymology to the Greek word anthos, meaning flower. Tony is used both as an informal form of Anthony and as an independent given name. A well-known bearer is Tony Blair, who served as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
- Meaning
- short form of Anthony
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TOH-nee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Tony
- Tony James
- Tony Michael
- Tony Lee
- Tony Ray
- Tony Paul
Questions about Tony
- What does Tony mean?
- Tony is an English name meaning "short form of Anthony".
- How do you pronounce Tony?
- Tony is pronounced TOH-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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