Anthony
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Anthony
The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, likely from the Etruscan language, and means "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." It is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Catholic tradition due to Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Anthony the Great, early Christian monks venerated as saints.
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Etymology
The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, likely from the Etruscan language, and means "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." It is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Catholic tradition due to Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Anthony the Great, early Christian monks venerated as saints.
Anthony currently ranks #46 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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Phonetic match, not just spelling"The given name 'Antoni' is derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning 'inestimable' or 'priceless', and is of Latin origin."
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"Antonina is the feminine form of the Roman name Antonius, derived from the Latin family name Antonius, which likely stems…"
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"Antonella is the Italian feminine diminutive of Antonia, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which likely stems from the…"
"Antonetta is the feminine diminutive form of Antonia, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, likely from the Etruscan name…"
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