Antigone name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: German
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Antigone an-TIG-o-nee
Meaning: Anti Meaning Against, Opposed to Birth and Thus Associated with This Trait
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What does Antigone mean?

Mostly used in German uncustomary, Antigone aimed at baby girls, meaning of Antigone is "Against, Birth or Thus Associated with This Trait" has its origin in Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Antigone?

an-TIG-o-nee is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Antigone with emphasis on second TIG syllable. a-ntigo-ne or an-ti-gone are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Antigone

Antigona

Middle Names for Antigone

Julianne, Olna, Mellie, Dortha, Emilienne, view more middle names that goes with Antigone

How popular is the name Antigone?

Antigone is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1962 but could not make beyond the top 5000. There are over 347 babies that have been given the name Antigone in United States.

In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1998 and achieved its top ranking of 2407 in 1998. Antigone is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given.

Also, Antigone is a familiar name in Kosovo, Cyprus and Greece. At least, 1000 people globally have carried Antigone as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
2023121347
2022963210
2021151655
2020133966
2019155015
2018105259
2017932411
2015118198
2013109889
2010122708
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Antigone in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands520
Sweden378
Norway1212
Denmark60

Here's what numbers has to say about Antigone

You are more of a doer than a talker. You are a walking motivation and inspire people to take control over their lives and make the best of themselves. You are a self-motivated, ambitious, and intuitive person who rarely hears what others have to say when it comes to business. There isn't a person you can't charm. If letter E is your capstone, it reveals your dominant character. Stress hates your guts.

Other names similar to Antigone, for would be parents

  •  Orion - Chiefly used in Kannada and German durable and noteworthy, Orion is originated from Old Greek and is given to both sexes, meaning of Orion is "Light of Heaven, Urine or Son of Fire"
  •  Earine - Earine means "Peace" is originated from Greek
  •  Karis - Popular unisex name Karis has origin in Old Greek and Greek and is specifically used in Scottish, Finnish and English languages, Karis means "Kindness or Grace"
  •  Elina - Prevailing and Perpetual Elina has its origin in Old Greek bestowed upon girls, Elina means "the Other, Intelligent or Pure" is used especially in Norwegian, Danish and Marathi
  •  Pietari - The boy name Pietari came from Old Greek, Pietari means "The Stone or The Rock" is notably used in Swedish and Finnish

Sibling Names for Antigone

Antigone is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Antigone's style and sound, we've compiled a list of options to consider. These names offer a range of inspiration, from classical Greek mythology to modern-day trends. Take a look at our top picks below!

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Famous people named Antigone

  • Antigone Kefala, contemporary Australian poet and prose-writer of Greek-Romanian heritage
  • Antigone Costanda, Egyptian designer
  • Antigone Rising, all-female alt-country rock band

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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