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First Name
252k
in the U.S.
since 1880
252k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tony mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tony
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
Italian
31%
American
4%
African American
4%
German
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from India and the United States agree the name Tony means "Royal Warrior" and is of French / American origin.
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Tony is of Latin origin and means "The name tony means a god like warrior that can never be held down with what others think about him".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Tony means "Warrior".
- A submission from India says the name Tony means "A handsome warrior prince" and is of Japanese origin.
- According to a user from Zimbabwe, the name Tony means "God fearing young men".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Tony is of African American origin and means "Suit Up".
- A user from Rwanda says the name Tony is of American origin and means "a fun man".
- According to a user from New Zealand, the name Tony means "Helicopter".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Tony is of Italian origin and means "Worthy to be praised".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Tony means "Angel sent form above" and is of Italian origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun To"ny
A simpleton.
Etymology: Abbrev. from Anthony
Wiktionary
The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre; they are named for Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.
- A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
- A female given name
- Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.
Tony was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Tony
Notable Persons Named Tony
Tony Bellew
Tony was born on November 30th, 1982 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England.
Tony Blair
Tony Blair is a for Sedgefield, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Labour Party, Shadow Home Secretary, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Member of Parliament, forSedgefield, Leader . Tony was given the name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair on May 6th, 1953 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is a life performance coach, self-help author, motivational speaker, and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1978 to present. Tony was given the name Anthony J. Mahavoric on February 29th, 1960 in North Hollywood, California, U.S.
Tony Ferguson
Tony was born on February 12th, 1984 in Oxnard, California, United States.
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis was an actor. His career lasted from 1948 to 2010. Tony was given the name Bernard Schwartz on June 3rd, 1925 in The Bronx, New York, U.S. He left this life on September 29th, 2010.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett is a singer, painter, and painting. His ongoing career started in 1949. Tony was given the name Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3rd, 1926 in Astoria, Queens, New York, U.S.
- Tony RomoFootball Player
- Tony HawkAthlete
- Tony ParkerBasketball Player
- Tony GoldwynActor/director
- Tony JaaMartial Artist
- Tony ShalhoubActor
- Tony IommiMusician
- Tony DanzaActor
- Tony AbbottMinister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service
- Tony SiricoActor
- Tony HaleActor
- Tony ToddActor
- Tony BennFor Bristol South East
- Tony KanalMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tony
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tony
Grégory Tony
Grégory was born on May 27th, 1978 in Saint-Raphaël, Var.
Little Tony
Little Tony was a pop music, rock, and roll musician. His career lasted from 1957 to 2013. Little was given the name Antonio Ciacci on February 7th, 1941 in Tivoli, Lazio. Little is also known as Little Tony. He left this life on May 27th, 2013.
Fat Tony
Fat Tony is a hip hop music rapping and disc jockey. He was most prominent from 2005 to present. Fat was given the name Anthony Lawson Jude Ifeanyichukwu Obiawunaotu on March 24th, 1988 in Houston. Fat is also known as Obi and Anthony.
Axel Tony
Axel Tony is a zouk, rhythm, blues, soul music, and jazz fusion singing. He plays Vocals. He has had major accomplishments since 2006. Axel was born in 1984 in Colombes.
Tony
Tony is a soccer player for the América Futebol Clube (MG), Ituano FC, Boavista Sport Club, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, Duque de Caxias Futebol Clube, Ceará Sporting Club, Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, ABC Futebol Clube, Esteghlal F.C., and Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (Piracicaba. Tony was born on May 29th, 1986 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Motu Tony
Motu Tony is a rugby player.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tony | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 39.54% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 36.62% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 8.83% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 8.58% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.57% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.86% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tony
People with the last name Tony are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Tony
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