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Name Origin

Tonya is a feminine given name, often considered a diminutive of Antoinette. Antoinette is of French origin, derived from the Latin ' Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'.

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Famous People

Tonya Harding (1970-)

Figure skater

  • Two-time United States Figure Skating Champion (1991, 1994)
  • Olympic Silver Medalist (1992)
  • World Championship Bronze Medalist (1991)