What is Tony short for?
In old records, Tony is usually short for Anthony. It can also stand for Antonio and Anton. You will find it in American and British records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Tony-to-Anthony jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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