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Tonnie

TON-ee1 syllable
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A diminutive form of the name Anthony. (Modern)

What does Tonnie mean?

Modern: A diminutive form of the name Anthony.. Tonnie is a diminutive form of the name Anthony, which means 'priceless one' or 'highly praiseworthy'.

Is Tonnie a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Tonnie in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Tonnie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Tonnie suit?

Classic

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Tonnie

The other pups at daycare are buzzing: "Did you hear Tonnie's coming? I hope he’s as legendary as his name!" Let’s just say, if he brings treats, the legends will be true!

Like Tonnie? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.