Tony

Tony is an English short form of Anthony, from the Latin name antonius, meaning "priceless", "flourishing."

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Updated August 7, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

Latin : Priceless
Greek : Flourishing
Latin : Praiseworthy
Greek : Flourishing; Nickname for Anthony

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Family name origins & meanings

English and French : from the personal name Tony, a short form of Anthony.
Americanized form of any of various derivatives of the Latin personal name Antonius (see Anthony), for example Greek Antoniou, Antoniadis.

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