Tony

Meanings

Proper Noun

• A male given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
• A female given name

Noun

• Any of the statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing.

Origin

• The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre; they are named for Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.