Can Tony be a girl name?

Tony, as a girl's name, is really more of a nickname for fuller names like Antonia or Antoinette. If you are considering it for a first name, consider the Toni spelling variation instead, as Tony with a Y has pretty much gone exclusively to the boys.
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What does the name Toni mean for a girl?

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Toni is: Beyond praise. French feminine form of Anthony.
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What is Tony short for?

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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Is Tony a cool name?

Anthony is still a very popular name throughout the English-speaking word, and Tony as an independently given name has generally been most popular in the United States. Tony is also occasionally used as a feminine short form of Antonia.
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Whats the difference between Toni and Tony?

Tony is a boy, Toni is a girl.
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Is Toni a rare name?

In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, but it peaked in 1960 and has since dropped back below the US Top 1000.
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How do you pronounce Toni?

2 syllables: "TOH" + "nee"
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Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'toni':
  1. Break 'toni' down into sounds: [TOH] + [NEE] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
  2. Record yourself saying 'toni' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
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What is the female name for George?

George Origin and Meaning

For girls, typically used as a nickname for names such as Georgia and Georgiana, although Orange is the New Black stars Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli recently used it as a full name for their daughter George Elizabeth. In the Nancy Drew series, Nancy's best friend is Georgia “George” Fayne.
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Is Tony a Mexican name?

Tony is a short form of Anthony or Antonia, which derived from the Latin name Antonius, an ancient Roman family name, which derived from the ancient Greek name Anteon, son of Herkules.
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Is Tone short for Tony?

The usual abbreviated form is Tony (sometimes "Tone", "Ant", "Anth" or "Anton"). Its use as a Christian name was due to the veneration of St. Anthony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism, particularly in Egypt. Also significant was the later cult of St.
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Is Tony a Spanish name?

Toñito or Tonito is a Spanish given name and nickname derived from Antonio. It is loosely equivalent to Little Tony in English.
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Is Tony a German name?

Tony is German Boy name and meaning of this name is "Worthy of Praise, Twin".
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What does Toni mean in the Bible?

A short form of Antoinette, meaning "extremely valuable".
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What does Tony mean in Italian?

The surname Tony was created from the given name Antonius, which in English is known in the forms Anthony and Antony. The given name Antonius means inestimable or strength.
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Is Tony a Greek name?

Tony is Greek Boy name and meaning of this name is "Worthy of Praise, Twin".
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What does Tony mean in texting?

noun. The definition of tony is slang and means stylish or luxurious. An example of something tony is a brand new luxury vehicle. adjective.
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Is the H in Anthony silent?

The H is silent. Anthony comes from Antonio / Antoninus. The H was added to make it look right in English but the H was always silent.
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Where did the word Tony come from?

tony (adj.)

"of a high tone, affecting social elegance," 1877, American English slang, from tone (n.) + -y (2). It was the name of a reddish-brown fashion color in the 1920s. 1947, awards given by American Theatre Wing (New York), from nickname of U.S. actress, manager, and producer Antoinette Perry (1888-1946).
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What does Tony mean in Greek?

Origin:Greek. Popularity:1400. Meaning:Priceless one. Tony is a boy's name of Greek origin. Being utterly perfect for baby, this name means "priceless one".
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Can Gary be a girl's name?

Gary Origin and Meaning

The name Gary is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin meaning "spear man". While not generally thought of as unisex, this is a male name that, like Perry and Barry, has occasionally been used for girls over the years.
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Where can I find a baby name?

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