Antony

The first name Antony is masculine and is translated as 'the one descended from the Antonii' or also as 'the Valuable' or 'the Priceless'.

What does the name Antony mean?

Antony is the English form of Anthony and the German variant of Antoni. The name has its origins in Latin, derived from the Roman or Etruscan family name Antonius. Additionally, there is a connection to the Ancient Greek name Anteon, which is composed of the elements anti/ἀντἰ meaning 'against' and ṓnios/ὤνιος meaning 'purchasable'. In the 13th century, the name became popular in Germany through Saint Antonius of Padua, who is regarded as the patron saint of Portugal.

Where does the name Antony come from?

Antony is a masculine first name with Ancient Greek and Latin roots and meanings such as 'the Valuable' or 'the Priceless'. The composition in Ancient Greek includes anti = against and ṓnios = purchasable. The name is widespread in both German and English.

How do you pronounce Antony?

Antony is a three-syllable name that is rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'An-to-ny' [ˈantoːni] and in English as [ˈæntəni]. The name begins with an open A sound, followed by a clearly stressed middle syllable, and ends with a light sound through the '-y'. This gives Antony a classic yet modern impression – international, friendly, and stylish.

When is the name day of Antony?

The name days for Antony fall on January 17, June 13, and October 24.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Antony enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,420th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2006, reaching 516th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 240 times, placing it at 1,406th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,416th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anton / Tony

Similar first names

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