Dantonio
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dantonio
The given name 'Dantonio' means "priceless" or "invaluable," derived from the Italian surname D'Antonio, a patronymic meaning "son of Antonio" (from Latin *Antonius*, of uncertain Etruscan origin).
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Etymology
The given name 'Dantonio' means "priceless" or "invaluable," derived from the Italian surname D'Antonio, a patronymic meaning "son of Antonio" (from Latin *Antonius*, of uncertain Etruscan origin). It is primarily used in Italian and Italian-American cultures, often within Roman Catholic families, with notable historical context as a surname brought to prominence by figures like American football player D'Antonio "Tony" Dorsett.
Dantonio currently ranks #10,904 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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