At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of Anthony; Anthony's own root meaning is disputed (see note)
- Origin
- English (short form of Anthony, ultimately Latin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TOH-nee
Tony is an English (short form of Anthony, ultimately Latin) boy's name meaning “short form of Anthony; Anthony's own root meaning is disputed (see note)”.
Meaning & Origin of Tony
Meaning: Short form of Anthony; Anthony's own root meaning is disputed (see note).
Origin: English (short form of Anthony, ultimately Latin).
A common claim: priceless or praiseworthy (via Anthony) Actually: Anthony/Tony is popularly said to mean 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy' (sometimes linked to Greek 'anthos,' flower), but this is a folk etymology; the ancient Roman name Antonius has no scholarly-agreed meaning.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tony
TOH-neeIPA /ˈtoʊni/
