Name meaning
Tone
may mean “Thor + new; or melody”
- Origin
- Old Norse, via Norwegian
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Norwegian, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Tone · Torny
- Form of
- Anthony
- Say it
- TOH-neh
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Tone is a Norwegian girls' name, often derived from the Old Norse Þórný, Thor and new, and also linked to tone, melody. Its exact origin is uncertain.
Roots
Possibly from Old Norse Þórný (uncertain).
Where it is used
Torny may be related.
Tone name FAQ
What does the name Tone mean?
Tone may mean “Thor + new; or melody”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Possibly from Old Norse Þórný (uncertain).
Where does the name Tone come from?
Tone is of Old Norse, via Norwegian origin. Today it is used in Norwegian, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Tone?
Tone is usually pronounced TOH-neh.
Is Tone a boy's or a girl's name?
Tone is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Tone?
Related spellings and forms include Torny.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.