Origin: "Antonius."

Nickname For: Antonia

Alternative Spellings: Tonja

Variant Forms: Latonia

Popularity: The name Tonia ranked 644th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

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.