Languages:
This girl's name is used in English and French.
Nickname For: Antoinette and Antonia
Popularity:
The name Toni ranked 629th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 291st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative:
This name is based on the ancient Roman family name of Marc Antony, friend of Julius Caesar and paramour of Cleopatra. Some authorities believe that name ultimately originated among the ancient Etruscans.
Teasing Nicknames:
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Toni Macaroni
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Toni Baloney
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Tony Danza
In reference to the American television actor.
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Toenails
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Phoney Toni
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Tiger
Used in reference to "Tony the Tiger," a cartoon character created by Frosted Flakes.
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My little Toni skinny and boney
Associations:
''Tony'' is a slang term that means high-class, stylish and elegant, and also carries a connotation of snobbishness.
The Antoinette Perry, or ''Tony,'' Awards are presented annually for excellence in Broadway theatrical productions.
