Anton
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Anton
Anton derives from the Latin name Antonius, which likely comes from the Etruscan family name Antnu, meaning "of inestimable worth" or "priceless." The name became widespread throughout Europe during the Christian era due to Saint Anthony of Egypt and other venerated saints, and is used predominantly in German, Russian, Scandinavian, and Spanish-speaking cultures across Christian and secular contexts.
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Etymology
Anton derives from the Latin name Antonius, which likely comes from the Etruscan family name Antnu, meaning "of inestimable worth" or "priceless." The name became widespread throughout Europe during the Christian era due to Saint Anthony of Egypt and other venerated saints, and is used predominantly in German, Russian, Scandinavian, and Spanish-speaking cultures across Christian and secular contexts.
Anton currently ranks #1,389 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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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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"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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"Antoinette is the feminine diminutive form of Antoine, derived from the Latin name Antonius, which likely originated from the Etruscan…"