Toni

Toni is a given name used in many countries, often as a shortened form of Antonio, Anton, or Antonia, but also commonly used as an independent name. It derives from the Latin Antonius, a Roman family name; the exact meaning is uncertain. In German-speaking regions, Toni is a common masculine name, while in English-speaking contexts it is more often female, typically as a nickname for Antonia or Anthony/Tony. The name has many variants, including Tony, Tonie, Tonio, and Anton.

Notable people named Toni include Toni Morrison, the American novelist and Nobel laureate; Toni Collette, an Australian actress; Toni Braxton, an American singer; Toni Basil, an American singer and choreographer; Toni Kroos, a German footballer; and Toni Garrn, a German model. These examples illustrate the name’s cross-cultural usage across different fields and countries.

In broader culture, Toni appears in fiction and media as a given name or nickname, reflecting its versatility and recognizability. The name’s continued popularity in various regions highlights its status as a concise, gender-flexible form that can function across linguistic contexts.