Toon is a Dutch masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Antonius or Antonie.[1] Notable people with the name include the following:

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Hypocorism

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  • Toon Becx, Antonius Wilhelmus Maria Becx (1920−2013), Dutch footballer
  • Toon Dupuis, Antonius Stanislaus Nicolaas Ludovicus Dupuis, (1877–1937), Dutch sculptor and medallist of Belgian origin
  • Toon or Anton Ebben, Antonius Ebben (1930–2011), Dutch equestrian
  • Toon Geurts, Antonius Geurts (1932–2017), Dutch canoer
  • Toon Hermans, Antoine Gerard Theodore Hermans (1916–2000), Dutch comedian, singer and writer
  • Toon Oprinsen, Antonius Adrianus Henricus Oprinsen (1910–1945), Dutch football midfielder
  • Toon Pastor, Antonius Franciscus Pastor (1929–2008), Dutch boxer
  • Toon Tellegen, Antonius Otto Hermannus Tellegen (born 1941), Dutch writer, poet, and physician, known for his children's works
  • Toon Verhoef, Anthonie Wilhelmus Verhoef (born 1946), Dutch artist
  • Toon van Helfteren, Anton van Helfteren (born 1951), Dutch basketball player and coach

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Toon". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.