Tonis
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tonis
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The male first name Tonis (Tõnis) is the Estonian variant of Anton, which has its origin in the name Antonius. The name can be translated as "the one from the family of the Antonii."
What does the name Tonis mean?
Tonis (Tõnis) is the Estonian form of the name Anton, which traces back to Antonius. The meaning of the name is "the one from the family of the Antonii." It is also believed that the name derives from the ancient Greek name Antonios (Αντώνιος), which encompasses the meanings "the valuable," "the priceless," and "the worthy of price." This derivation is based on the ancient Greek words anti (ἀντἰ), meaning "against," and ṓnios (ὤνιος), meaning "buyable," "for sale," or "acquirable." Other variants include Thony, Thonny, Thonio, Tönnies, and Tönjes.
Where does the name Tonis come from?
The name Tonis has Latin and Roman roots and means "the one from the family of the Antonii." The etymology combines the Latin 'anti' for 'against' and the ancient Greek 'ṓnios' for 'buyable, for sale, acquirable.' Languages in which the name appears include Estonian, Dutch, and Lithuanian.
How do you pronounce Tonis?
Tonis is pronounced like 'Toni' with a short 'i' at the end.
When is the name day of Tonis?
The name day for Tonis is celebrated on January 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Tonis is a rather rare first name. It has not secured a single spot in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 1,879th place in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Tonis was given in Italy fewer than 10 times, earning it 5,981st place. In the last ten years, no child in Italy has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Toni
Famous people
- Tönisberg (district of Kempten)
Frequently asked questions about the name Tonis
What is the origin of the name Tonis?
The name Tonis has its roots in the Latin and Roman languages and is the Estonian form of the name Anton, which traces back to Antonius.
What does the name Tonis mean?
Tonis means 'the one from the family of the Antonii' and is also associated with the ancient Greek terms for 'valuable' and 'worthy of price.'
How popular is the name Tonis?
The name Tonis is primarily common in Estonia and is valued there as a traditional name; it also appears in other languages such as Dutch and Lithuanian.