Toni

Toni is a short form of Antonia or Antonio, themselves derived from the Latin family name Antonius, whose deeper roots are uncertain but may connect to an Etruscan origin. The name became widely used across Europe through devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua and the broader legacy of the Roman gens Antonia. Toni functions as both a feminine and masculine given name depending on regional tradition, serving as an independent name across Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures. Related forms include Tony, Antonia, Antonio, Anton, and Antoinette.