ANTHONY
the feminine forms ANTIONETTE, ANTIONIA and the shortened form TONY used for both boys and girls are from the Latin name Antonius. This was the name of a Roman clan and is claimed to mean greatly esteemed and praiseworthy. For the masculine the Hawaiian could be HIWA LANI which means esteemed chief; and for the feminine PUA ALOALO or PUALOALO, which is the word for the hibiscus flower. ALOALO also means loved and served by many.