Tony

TOH-nee2 syllables

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Derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'. (Latin)

What does Tony mean?

Latin: Derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.. Tony is a diminutive of Anthony, which has roots in ancient Rome and is widely used in various cultures.

Is Tony a good dog name?

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

Tony in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #123 all-time — about 0.1 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (5 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Tony suit?

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Tony

The other dogs at the Dog Hotel wondered what kind of pooch Tony would be. "Probably a secret agent," whispered one. "I heard he can sniff out treats from three hotels away!"

Names similar to Tony

Aadam — Variant of Adam, meaning 'man' or 'earth' in Hebrew.Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aadhav — Means 'one who is bright' in Sanskrit.Aadhya — Means 'first' or 'beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadi — Means 'beginning' or 'first' in Sanskrit.Aadil — Means 'just' or 'fair' in Arabic.Aadit — Means 'the first' or 'the beginning' in Sanskrit.Aadvik — Means 'unique' or 'unusual' in Sanskrit.

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