Toni
Girl name · 1,240 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Toni: 1,240 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 73 births in 1997.
Toni began as a short form of Antonia or Anthony, ultimately from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, whose meaning is uncertain but often linked to the Greek "anthos" (flower) or Latin "antius" (priceless). The name gained independent popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, embraced for its crisp, unisex appeal. Literary legend Toni Morrison carried the name to Nobel glory, while soul singer Toni Braxton defined 1990s R&B. On the football pitch, German World Cup winner Toni Kroos made it synonymous with precision passing. Though no major places are named directly for Toni, its root appears in San Antonio, Texas, and countless saints named Anthony. Toni's mix of friendly brevity and international flavour makes it a favourite—often spelled Tony for boys but beautifully balanced as a girl's name in Scotland and beyond.
Girl 48 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199773 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 1,240since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 23%vs prior 5y