Tony: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: to-hne-e
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Priceless one

Tony is a boy's name of Latin origin, first mentioned as Antonius, and is associated with the famous Mark Antony, the great lover of Cleopatra. The meaning of Tony is thought to be "priceless one", and it is a short form of Anthony or Antonia, which is derived from the Latin name Antonius. The name has various meanings in different languages and cultures, such as "above praise" in Latin and "highly praiseworthy" in American culture. The name Tony has a long history, dating back to ancient Roman times, and has been used as an independent name since medieval times.

Tony Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tony is currently #481 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Tony is currently #481 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tony is currently #475 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Tony is currently #475 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Tony

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

  • Tony Hawk: Tony Hawk is an American professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and the owner of the skateboard company Birdhouse.
  • Tony Romo: Tony Romo is a former American football quarterback who played his entire 14-year career with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and is now a television analyst.
  • Tony Shalhoub: Tony Shalhoub is an American actor known for his roles in "Monk," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and "Galaxy Quest."
  • Tony Danza: Tony Danza is an American actor and retired professional boxer. He is known for co-starring in the television series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards.

 

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