Toni, Toñi or Tóni is a unisex given name. In Spanish, Italian, Croatian and Finnish, it is a masculine given name used as a short form of the names derived from Antonius like

Antonio Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 400 most popular male ...

Ante Ante or Antes may refer to: * Ante (cards), an initial stake paid in a card game * Ante (poker), a forced bet in the game of poker * Ante (name), Croatian form of the given name Anthony * The Latin word ''ante'', meaning "before", which is used as ...

Anttoni Anthony or Antony is a masculine given name, derived from the ''Antonii'', a ''gens'' ( Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (''Marcus Antonius'') belonged. According to Plutarch, the Antonii gens were Heracleidae, being descendants of Anton, ...

. In Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian and

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

, it is a feminine given name used as a short form of

Antonia Antonia may refer to: People * Antonia (name), including a list of people with the name * Antonia gens, a Roman family, any woman of the gens was named ''Antonia'' * Antônia (footballer) * Antônia Melo Entertainment * '' Antonia's Line'', or ...

. In Bulgarian, it is a unisex name used as a diminutive form of both Antoniya and Anton. Toñi is a Spanish feminine given name used as a short form of Antonia. Tóni a Hungarian masculine given name used as a diminutive form of Antal. It is sometimes a short form ( hypocorism) of other names, such as Antonio, Antoine, Antonia or Antoinette. It is also sometimes a surname. Notable people with this name include the following:

People

Women

* Toni Adams (1964–2010), American professional wrestling manager and valet * Toni Arden (1924–2012), stage name of Antoinette Ardizzone, American traditional pop music singer *

Toni Aubin Toni Aubin ''('' Maria Antoinette Rubio; 22 September 1927 – 10 February 1990) was an American jazz vocalist who sang with big bands in the 1940s. Career Aubin is most known as a featured singer with Earle Spencer and His Orchestra, with wh ...

(1927–1990), American vocalist * Toni Cade Bambara (1939–1995), African-American author, documentary filmmaker, social activist and college professor * Toni Basil, stage name of American singer and actress Antonia Christina Basilotta (born 1943) * Toni Braxton (born 1967), American singer-songwriter and actress * Toni Blum (1918–1973), American writer *

Toni Carabillo Toni Carabillo (March 26, 1926 – October 28, 1997) was an American feminist, graphic designer, and historian. She was born Virginia Ann Carabillo on March 26, 1926, in Jackson Heights, Queens. She graduated from Middlebury College in 1948 a ...

(1926–1997), American graphic designer * Toni Childs (born 1957), American singer-songwriter * Toni Collette (born 1972), Australian actress * Toni Cronk (born 1980), Australian field hockey goalkeeper * Toni Darnay (1921–1983), American actress * Toni Duggan (born 1991), English footballer * Toni Edgar-Bruce (1892–1966), British actress *

Toni Elster Meta Antonie "Toni" Elster (5 October 1861 – 15 December 1948) was a German Painting, painter. Her focus was on landscapes, and she painted many "harbour" paintings. As a young woman she traveled extensively, but the paintings for which she is ...

(1861–1948), German painter * Toni Fisher (1924–1999), American pop singer *

Toni Frissell Antoinette Frissell Bacon (March 10, 1907 – April 17, 1988), known as Toni Frissell, was an American photographer, known for her fashion photography, World War II photographs, and portraits of famous Americans, Europeans, children, and women ...

(1907–1988), American photographer * Antonia

Toni Garrn Antonia Pettyfer ( née Garrn; ; born 7 July 1992) is a German fashion model and actress. She rose to prominence in the fashion industry after signing an exclusive contract with Calvin Klein in 2008. In October 2020, Garrn married British acto ...

(born 1992), German model * Celestine Toni Gonzaga (born 1984), Filipino singer, television host, actress, and comedian * Toni Grant (1942–2016), American psychologist * Toni Halliday (born 1964), English singer-songwriter, half of the duo

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* Toni Harp, American politician * Toni Jo Henry (1916–1942), American murderer *

Toni Kasim Zaitun 'Toni' Kasim (1966 – 4 June 2008) was a Malaysian human rights activist and politician. She was the first candidate to run for election under the Women's Candidacy Initiative, a group of Malaysian women activists. She was active with sev ...

(1966–2008), Malaysian politician *

Toni Kelner Toni LP Kelner is an author of three mystery series: the eight Laura Fleming novels and related short stories; the Where Are They Now? series, which includes three novels and a forthcoming short story; and the Family Skeleton series, which consi ...

, American mystery writer *

Toni Lander Toni Lander née Pihl Petersen (1931–1985) was a Danish ballerina who specialized in the ballets of August Bournonville. After becoming a solo dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet in 1950, she was a guest dancer with the Original Ballet Russe in ...

(1931–1985), Danish dancer *

Toni LaSelle Dorothy Antoinette (Toni) LaSelle (1901–2002) was an American artist and art historian. Biography LaSelle was born in Beatrice, Nebraska, in 1901. LaSelle earned a BA from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1923 and an MA in art history from th ...

(1901–2002), American artist * Toni Lawrence (born 1976), convicted of criminal confinement in the torture-murder of Shanda Sharer * Toni Mannix (1906–1983), American actress *

Toni McNaron Toni McNaron, also known as Toni A. H. McNaron, (born April 3, 1937) is an American literary scholar. She is a professor emerita of English at the University of Minnesota, and the author of several books, including ''Poisoned Ivy'', about lesbophob ...

(born 1937), American literary scholar and lesbian memoirist *

Toni Mendez Toni Mendez (November 2, 1908 – March 9, 2003) was an American agent for writers and cartoonists handling negotiations, licensing, and syndication/secondary rights agreements. In addition she became secondary rights representative of all ...

(1908–2003), American cartoonist * Toni Morrison (1931–2019), pen name of Nobel Prize–winning American author, editor, and professor Chloe Ardelia Wofford *

Toni Packer Toni Packer (April, 1927 – August 23, 2013) was a teacher of "meditative inquiry", and the founder of Springwater Center. Packer was a former student in the Sanbo Kyodan lineage of Zen Buddhism, and was previously in line to be the successor of ...

(1927–2013), American writer and teacher *

Toni Rettaliata Antonia Patricia Rettaliata (née Bifulco; October 20, 1944 – April 8, 2020) was an American politician from New York. Life She was born on October 20, 1944, in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, the daughter of Pasquale Bifulco and Mary ( ...

(1944–2020), American politician *

Toni Rothmund Toni Rothmund (2 October 1877, in Barlt, Schleswig-Holstein – 22 August 1956) was a German writer and journalist. She wrote biographies, novels and tales. Work Biographies * ''Mesmer Franz Anton Mesmer (; ; 23 May 1734 – 5 March ...

(1877–1956), German writer * Toni Rodríguez (1969–2021), Mexican voice actress *

Toni Sender Toni Sender (or Tony Sender) (29 November 1888 Biebrich (Wiesbaden), Biebrich – 26 June 1964 New York City, New York) was a German socialist, feminist, politician and journalist. She was active in left-wing German politics in the WWI and interwar ...

(1888–1964), German politician * Toni Shaw (born 2003), British Paralympic swimmer * Toni Stone (1921–1996), American baseball player * Toni Tennille (born 1940), American singer-songwriter * Toni Tetzlaff (1871–1947), German film actress * Toni van Eyck (1910–1988), German film actress * Toni von Bukovics (1882–1970), Austrian film actress * Toni von Langsdorff (1884–1976), German doctor * Toni Wolff (1888–1953), Swiss Jungian analyst

Men

Toni (footballer, born 1946) António José da Conceição Oliveira (born 14 October 1946), known as Toni (), is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a midfielder, and a coach. A Portugal international on more than 30 occasions, his career was mainly associated ...

, António José Conceição Oliveira, Portuguese football coach and player *

Toni (footballer, born 1972) Nélson António Soares da Gama (born 2 August 1972 in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea), commonly known as Toni, is a Portuguese former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types ...

, Nélson António Soares da Gama, Portuguese football striker *

Toni (footballer, born 1992) Antonio Rosa Ribeiro (born 8 October 1992), commonly known as Toni or Tony, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusive ...

, Antonio Rosa Ribeiro, Brazilian football midfielder * Toni Androić (born 1991), Croatian tennis player * Toni Dietl * Toni Dijan (born 1983), Croatian basketball player * Toni Eggert, German luger who has competed since 2008 * Toni Gardemeister (born 1975), Finnish rally driver *

Toni Gorupec Toni Gorupec (born 4 July 1993) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for Cypriot outfit Olympiakos Nicosia as a right back. Club career On 20 September 2013, Gorupec made his professional debut playing for Lokomotiva against Hrvatsk ...

(born 1993), Croatian footballer * Antonio Toni Jiménez Sistachs (born 1970), Spanish football player and coach * Toni Junnila (born 1984), Finnish footballer *

Toni Kallio Toni Kari Mikael Kallio (born 9 August 1978) is a Finnish association football, football coach and a former player. He is the manager of Ilves (football), Ilves in Veikkausliiga. His preferred position as a player was left back, but he also oper ...

(born 1978), Finnish footballer * Toni Kolehmainen (born 1988), Finnish footballer *

Toni Korkeakunnas Toni Korkeakunnas (born 15 May 1968) is a Finnish Finnish may refer to: * Something or someone from, or related to Finland * Culture of Finland * Finnish people or Finns, the primary ethnic group in Finland * Finnish language, the national lang ...

(born 1968), Finnish football player and manager * Toni Kroos (born 1990), German footballer * Toni Kuivasto (born 1975), Finnish footballer *

Toni Kukoč Toni Kukoč, nicknamed ''“The Waiter”'' (; born September 18, 1968) is a Croatian-American former professional basketball player who serves as Special Advisor to Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago Bulls. After a highly successful perio ...

(born 1968), Croatian basketball player *

Toni Lechuga Antonio "Toni" Lechuga Mateos (born 15 February 1988) is a Spanish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper (association football), goalkeeper for Real Jaén. Club career Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of C ...

(born 1988), Spanish football player * Toni Liias (born 1986), Finnish racing cyclist *

Antoni Lima Solá Antoni "Toni" Lima Solà (born 22 September 1970) is a retired professional footballer who played as a central defender. Lima currently works as a scout for Premier League club Arsenal. Early life Born in Gavà, Barcelona, Catalonia to an Anda ...

(born 1970), Andorran footballer *

António Pedro de Brito Lopes António Pedro de Brito Lopes (born 23 July 1979), commonly known as Toni, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back. After starting out professionally at Farense, he went on to represent Benfica and Beira Mar in the Pri ...

(born 1979), Portuguese footballer * Toni Maalouf, Lebanese actor * Toni Mascolo (1942–2017), British hairdresser and businessman, co-founder of Toni & Guy * Toni Micevski (born 1970), Macedonian footballer * Toni Müller (born 1984), Swiss curler * Antonio Toni Nadal (born 1961), Spanish tennis coach, uncle and coach of Rafael Nadal * Toni Nieminen (born 1975), Finnish ski jumper *

António Conceição da Silva Oliveira Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan language, Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 40 ...

(born 1961), Portuguese football coach and player * Anton Toni Prijon, West German 1980s slalom canoer *

Toni Prostran Toni Prostran (born April 9, 1991) is a Croatian professional basketball player, currently playing for Iserlohn Kangaroos in the third-tier German Pro-B League. Standing at 1.83 m, he plays at the point guard position. Professional career Af ...

(born 1991), Croatian basketball player *

Toni Rakkaen Theerachai Wimolchaireuk ( th, ธีรชัย วิมลชัยฤกษ์; ; born January 21, 1982), known professionally as Toni Rakkaen, is a Thai model, actor and hair stylist. His mother, Banyen Rakkaen, is a Mor Lam artist and a ...

(born 1982), Thai model, actor and hair stylist * Toni Rocak (born 1999), Swiss basketball player *

Antonio Rodríguez Dovale Antonio "Toni" Rodríguez Dovale (born 4 April 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Coruxo FC. Club career Celta Dovale was born in A Coruña, Galicia, playing youth football with FC Barcelona amongst other ...

(born 1990), Spanish footballer * Anton Toni Sailer (1935–2009), Austrian skier * Toni Savevski (born 1963), Macedonian footballer * Anton Schumacher (born 1938), German footballer * Harald Schumacher (born 1954), German footballer * Toni Söderholm (born 1978), Finnish ice hockey player *

Toni Ståhl Toni Ståhl (born 11 May 1985) is a Finnish footballer who last played for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League. Career Early career in Finland Ståhl attended high school at Pohjois-Haagan Yhteiskoulu, and was part of the you ...

(born 1984), Finnish footballer *

Toni Šunjić Toni Šunjić (; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Henan. Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 201 ...

(born 1988), Bosnian footballer *

Toni Tasev Toni Tasev ( bg, Тони Тасев; born 25 March 1994) is a Bulgarian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Slavia Sofia. Career Pirin Born in Blagoevgrad, Tasev is a product of the Pirin 2001 academy. On 30 August 2013, he joine ...

(born 1994), Bulgarian footballer * Toni Tipurić (born 1990), Bosnian footballer * Antonio Toni Ucci (1922–2014), Italian actor and comedian *

Toni Vastić Toni Vastić (; born 17 January 1993) is an Austrian football forward who plays currently for VfR Aalen. He has previously played for Bayern Munich and Blackburn Rovers.

(born 1993), Austrian footballer * Toni Vilander (born 1980), Finnish race car driver *

Toni Wirtanen Toni Juhana Wirtanen (born 4 April 1975, in Heinola, Finland) is a Finnish musician, best known as the vocalist, guitarist A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family i ...

(born 1975), Finnish musician

Fictional characters

Toni Cipriani ''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories'' is an action-adventure game developed in a collaboration between Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North, and published by Rockstar Games. The ninth installment in the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series, it was i ...

, in the Grand Theft Auto series. * Toni Daggert, on the British soap opera ''Emmerdale.'' *

Toni Topaz '' Riverdale'' is an American teen drama television series based on the characters of Archie Comics, which made its debut on January 26, 2017. The series was adapted for The CW by Archie Comics' chief creative officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. A ...

, in the American teen drama-mystery series '' Riverdale.'' *

Toni Warner Antoinette "Toni" Warner (née Thompson, formerly McAllister) is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera '' Shortland Street'' who was portrayed by Laura Hill from 2001 until 2008. In 2008, Toni became the first character on the ...

, on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street.'' * Toni Shalifoe, in the series '' ''The Wilds''.'' * Toni Kensa, in the Splatoon series.

Surname

* Lapalapa Toni (born 1994), Samoan footballer *

Luca Toni Luca Toni (; born 26 May 1977) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a striker. A prolific goalscorer, Toni scored over 300 goals throughout his career, and is one of the top-five highest scoring Italians in all competition ...

(born 1977), Italian footballer *

Mauricio Toni Mauricio Toni (born 9 March 1998) is an Argentine-Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender. Club career CAI, River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield were youth teams of Toni. The latter became Toni's first senior club in 2017. He m ...

(born 1998), Argentine footballer * Swiss Toni, fictional used-car dealer played by Charlie Higson in '' The Fast Show''

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