Standard spelling
托尼
Tuō ní
The standard Chinese spelling of Tony.
- 托
- a common name sound
- 尼
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Tony straight away.
Tony in Chinese
In Chinese, Tony is written 托尼 (Tuō ní), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 东宁 (Dōng níng): a Chinese-style name meaning eastern serenity.
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托尼
Tuō ní
Tony
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
东宁
Dōng níng
A Chinese-style name meaning eastern serenity.
- 东
- east
- 宁
- tranquil
Echoes the “To-ny” in Tony and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
宁
Níng
A single character meaning tranquil.
- 宁
- tranquil
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Tony comes from.
Tony is short for Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 托尼 (Tuō ní) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Tony.
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托Fire尼Fire
托尼 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Tony mean?
Tony is short for Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius.
How do you say Tony in Chinese?
Tony is written 托尼 and pronounced Tuō ní. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Tony straight away.
What does 东宁 mean?
东宁 (Dōng níng) is a Chinese-style name for Tony: a Chinese-style name meaning eastern serenity. 东 means “east”, 宁 means “tranquil”.
Which version of Tony is best for a tattoo?
托尼 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 东宁 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.