Toninho as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Toninho

What is the meaning of the name Toninho ?

The baby name Toninho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /toˈniɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'toh-NEEN-yoo'.

Toninho is Portuguese in Origin.

Toninho is a Portuguese diminutive of Antônio/António, built with the affectionate suffix -inho (“little” or “dear”). It ultimately derives from Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of probable Etruscan origin; while the root’s literal sense is uncertain, the name is widely glossed as “priceless, of inestimable worth” through long-standing Christian and humanist tradition associated with St. Anthony.

Use is strongest in Brazil, where Toninho functions both as a homey nickname and as a standalone given or professional name. Notable bearers include footballer Toninho Cerezo and guitarist-composer Toninho Horta, reinforcing its warm, approachable tone. In Portugal it appears informally but is readily recognized. Close variants and cognates include Toni, Tó, Tonico, Toinho (Portuguese), Toñito (Spanish), Tonino (Italian), and Tonet (Catalan), alongside the formal Antônio/António. Parents seeking a friendly, musical diminutive may favor Toninho’s lively sound.