Toni: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: to-hne-e
Origin: Croatia
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Priceless

Toni is a gender-neutral name of French origin, often used as a diminutive of Antoinette, which is a female variant of Anthony. The name Toni carries multiple meanings, such as "beyond praise" and "flower" or "flourishing" in Greek. It is also a short form of the personal name Antonio, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. In various languages, such as Spanish, Italian, Croatian, and Finnish, Toni is a masculine given name used as a short form of names derived from Antonius like Antonio, Ante, or Anttoni. The origin of the name Toni can be traced back to French, Italian, and Spanish roots. In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, in popularity. Some famous people with this namesake include Australian actress Toni Collette and German professional baseball player Toni Stone.

Toni Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Toni is currently #425 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Toni is currently #230 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Toni is currently #420 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Toni is currently #230 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Toni

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Toni, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Toni Morrison: Toni Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor known for her novels "Beloved," "Song of Solomon," and "The Bluest Eye." She passed away in 2019.
  • Toni Collette: Toni Collette is an Australian actress and producer known for her roles in "The Sixth Sense," "Hereditary," and "Little Miss Sunshine."
  • Toni Braxton: Toni Braxton is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, actress, and television personality known for her hit songs "Un-Break My Heart" and "Breathe Again."
  • Toni Kroos: Toni Kroos is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the German national team.
  • Toni Storm: Toni Storm is a New Zealand-Australian professional wrestler known for her work in WWE and other wrestling promotions.

 

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