Tonibler
Tonibler is a male given name in Kosovo, given in honour of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair following his role in the 1999 NATO air campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. Blair was considered instrumental in removing Slobodan Milosevic from power, and boys born following the war were sometimes given the name Toni or Tonibler.[1]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Kosovo |
Tony Blair in Kosovo, 9 July 2010, meeting children named after him
In 2010, Blair made a visit to Kosovo where he met several boys bearing the name.[2]
References
- "Namesakes welcome Tony Blair during Kosovo visit". BBC News. BBC. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- Borger, Julian (20 June 2014). "Meet the Kosovan Albanians who named their sons after Tony Blair". The Guardian.
External links
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