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Tonton

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: February 6
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: the guest, the stranger.
Gaston probably comes from the Germanic gast, meaning "guest, stranger"; the first name also became a French form of Vaast (Vedastus), the bishop of Arras.

Name day for Tonton

February 6

Why this day? Tonton is a short form of Gaston, and shares its name day.

Tonton is celebrated in France and Argentina on February 6.

The story of the name Tonton

Tonton is a short form of Gaston. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — the guest, the stranger, and shares its name day, February 6.

On birth records, Tonton is rarely written as such: the Tontons are Gastons (94,450 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gaston page. Tonton is also a short form of Antton.

Frequently asked questions about Tonton

What does Tonton mean?

Tonton is a short form of Gaston, which means the guest, the stranger.

When is Tonton's name day?

February 6, together with Gaston: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tonton a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gaston.

Tonton's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 9/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 2/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 9/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

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