Tonina

Tonina is an Italian feminine name functioning as a diminutive of Antonia, itself the feminine form of the Latin family name Antonius, whose deeper origin is uncertain but may derive from an Etruscan root. Antonia was borne by several notable women of ancient Rome, including the daughters of Mark Antony, giving the name a long and distinguished classical heritage. Tonina carries the affectionate, informal quality typical of Italian diminutives and is used primarily in southern Italy and Sicily. Related forms include Tonia, Antonia, and the masculine Antonio.