Meaning & Origin
A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
Tony is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius, whose etymology may connect to Etruscan roots. Tony developed as a standalone name particularly popular in Italian-American communities and in the American South.
Tony has been a U.S. top-100 boys' name for most of the 20th century. Tony Hawk redefined extreme sports; Tony Bennett defined American standards for seven decades; Tony Stark made it the name of a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. It's a name with unmistakable personality and no shortage of role models.