Taunya is a unique alternative to the baby name Tonya. It dates back to the Roman family name Antonius, which helped form formal options like Anthony, Antonia, and Antonio. In modern times, Taunya is a top 10,000 option for girls.
Meaning of the name Taunya:
Latin: highly praiseworthy, priceless one
English: highly praiseworthy, priceless one
Origin of the name Taunya:
The baby name Taunya is a variation of Tonya. Tonya likely began as an English nickname for Antonia. It could also be a Russian diminutive of Antonina, the Russian version of Antonia. Antonia is the feminine form of Antonius, a Roman surname that helped to form Anthony.
Symbolism of the name Taunya:
Taunya has the same meaning as Tony, which ultimately is the same as Antonia. Remember, Antonia comes from the same origins as Anthony. Both baby names come from the Roman surname Antonius, which means “highly praiseworthy” or “priceless one.”
Style of the name Taunya:
Traditional
Gender of the name Taunya:
Taunya is a strong name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Taunya:
TAHN-yuh
Number of syllables in the name Taunya:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Taunya:
Taunya feels strong and serious. It is a simple and informal baby name.
Alternative spellings for the name Taunya:
Nicknames for the name Taunya:
- Tauny
- Tay
- Tay Tay
- Taunie
- Yaya
- Anya
Popularity of the name Taunya:
There are no records on the Social Security Popularity Index of the baby name Taunya. As of 2021, Taunya is a top 9,600 option for girls. More specifically, it ranks at number 9,562.
Related names for the name Taunya:
Great middle names for Taunya and their meanings:
- Renee (born again, reborn)
- Christine (a follower of Christ, a Christian)
- Selene (the moon, moon goddess)
- Millie (industrious, gentle strength)
- Louise (famous warrior)
- Grace (God's grace)
- Shae (full of majesty, hawk)
- Delle (noble kind)
Famous people with the name Taunya:
- Taunya Gren (movie producer)
Taunyas in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the name Taunya.