Tony

Tony is a short form of Anthony or Antony, from the Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain origin — possibly from an Etruscan root. It has been carried by saints, emperors, and cultural icons, most famously Tony Montana of Scarface and Tony Stark of Iron Man. Tony has an effortless cool that the full name Anthony often lacks — it's the name for someone who has nothing to prove because they already know exactly who they are. For pets, Tony suits a companion with genuine swagger and a personality that fills the room.

Tony sits at #307 on the pet name charts and has a cool, compact confidence that its longer parent name Anthony cannot quite match. Whether the cultural touchstone is a saint, a movie gangster, or a superhero, Tony consistently evokes a personality that is bold, self-assured, and commanding without being aggressive. It's the name for a companion who moves through the household with proprietary ease, who has a specific way they like things done, and who communicates preferences with a directness that is more charming than demanding. Tony always seems to be running things.