Tony
Tony began as a short form of Anthony, from the Latin "Antonius" — meaning priceless. Tony was a top-100 American name from 1945 to 1990, peaking at #35 in 1963. Tony (the singer Tony Bennett, 1926-2023, whose "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" defined an era of American song) gave the name a musical charge. Tony (the chef Anthony Bourdain, 1956-2018, who hosted "Parts Unknown") gave the name a culinary dimension. The single syllable is direct, and the "y" ending gives it lightness. Tony is a male name of Latin origin that means "Priceless (from Anthony)". Brisk, mid-century, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Tonys tend to be social. US peaked #35 in 1963. Outside top 500 since 2015. Well-known people named Tony include Tony Bennett (singer), Anthony Bourdain (chef), Tony Curtis (actor), Tony (short form of Anthony). Common variations and related forms of Tony include Anthony (full form), Tone (variant), Toni (variant), Toney (variant).