Toni

Latin

"from Antium"

Toni Origin and Meaning

The name Toni is a girl's name meaning "from Antium".

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.

American author Toni Morrison is an eminent namesake. She was actually born Chloe Ardelia but took the baptismal name Anthony when she converted to Catholicism aged 12, which is where her nickname comes from. Australian actress Toni Collette is another notable bearer.

Toni Rank in US Top 1000

# 928 in the US

Popularity of the name Toni

• 1698 Nameberry 2021
• 954 Unique 2023
• 447 Unisex 2024
• 431 Germany 2016

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Famous People Named Toni

• Toni Morrison (born Chloe Ardelia Wofford) American novelist
• Toni Michelle Braxton American R&B singer,songwriter, philanthropist, actress, and reality television personality ("Braxton Family Values")
• Toni Basil (born Antonia Christina Basilotta) American pop singer
• Antonia "Toni" Garrn German model
• Cathryn Antoinette "Toni" Tennille American pop singer
• Antonia "Toni" Collette Australian actress
• Antoinette "Toni" Frissell American photographer
• Toni Childs American singer,songwriter
• Antoinette "Toni" Halliday English singer of duo Curve
• Toni Duggan English football player
• Toni Cornell (b. 2004) daughter of Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell
• Toni Deion Pressley American soccer player

The name Toni in Pop Culture

• Toni Cummings character on TV's "Alias"
• Sister Toni character on TV's "The L Word"
• Toni character on TV's "Smallville"