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Tonnie
How to Pronounce Tonnie
Pronounced TON-ee /ˈtɒni/Medium
Meaning: Tonnie is an affectionate girl's name, a spelling of Toni, short for Antonia, the feminine of the old Roman family name Antonius. The name's ancient meaning is uncertain, though it has long been linked by folk tradition to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'. The doubled-n -ie form gives it a homey early-1900s look.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tonnie is a spelling of Toni, short for Antonia, feminine of the Roman Antonius. The clan name's first meaning is lost, though folk etymology ties it to praiseworthy. The -ie ending set it down as a full name in mid-century America.
Tonnie was a small name, cresting around 1963 with only a few dozen girls a year and easing off by the early two-thousands.
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What does the name Tonnie mean?
Tonnie is a pet form of Toni or Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius.
How do you pronounce Tonnie?
It's said TON-ee /ˈtɒni/, two syllables.
Is Tonnie a boy or girl name?
Tonnie is a girl's name.
Is Tonnie a popular name?
No, Tonnie was always uncommon, peaking modestly around the early nineteen-sixties.