Antony name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin and Greek
Usage: Arabic, English, Tamil, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Antony a-nto-ny
Meaning: Priceless, Highly Praiseworthy, From a Roman Clan Name, In the 17th Century and Who Eats Flower
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What does Antony mean?

Well-Known boy name Antony is of Latin and Greek origin, meaning of Antony is "Priceless, Highly Praiseworthy, From a Roman Clan Name, In the 17th Century or Who Eats Flower" is used particulary in Arabic, Danish, Tamil, English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Antony is form of customary, long standing and pious Anthony. Anthony is English form of Anton. Also Anthony is English cognate of Antonius. Widespread Anthony has its origin in Greek and Latin, Anthony means "Priceless and Praiseworthy".

The name is celebrated on January 17.

How do I pronounce Antony?

The two syllabled name Antony is pronounced, a-nto-ny. The name can also be pronounced as an-tony.

Variants of Antony

Antonius, Anhtony, Anthony, Anton, Akoni, Tonio, Briananthony, Anthonyjames, Anthonius, Anaton, Antoine, Brian

Names that rhyme with Antony

How popular is the name Antony?

Antony was a popular name in France. Over 17540 babies have been named Antony since 1900. When at its peak in 1971, 521 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 122nd position.

However after 125 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names an amazing 110 times Antony was a common name in United States.

Over 10024 babies have been named Antony since 1900. At the peak of its usage in 1970,. However after 109 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Antony was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 2224 babies have been named Antony since 1996. When at its peak in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Antony is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 98 on boy names chart when 60 babies were given the name Antony. The name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 500. Over 263 people have been named Antony in Belgium.

Antony is a rare baby name in New South Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

But Antony is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, India, England, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Malawi, Sudan and Venezuela.

According to our estimate, at least 330000 people have been bestowed Antony around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018181383
2017165195
20161519110
20151377125
20141419118
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Antony in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands6871108766
Finland18642100

Numerological analysis of Antony

You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you. You just have to find a way to get through people and make them listen. Your attitude is expressive and energetic. The only thing holding you back is your lack of flexibility. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. Once you put your charming smile on, everyone forgets about your flaws and mistakes and dreams of spending the rest of their life near you.

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Sibling Names for Antony

Choosing a name for your little bundle of joy can be a daunting task, but if you have settled on the name Antony, congratulations! However, if you're looking for inspiration for sibling names that complement Antony perfectly, we've got you covered. Here is a list of some beautiful and unique names that go well with Antony.

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Famous people named Antony

  • Antony Hopkins, Welsh composer, pianist and conductor
  • Antony MacDonnell, 1st Baron MacDonnell, Irish civil servant
  • Antony III of Constantinople, Greek monk and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
  • Antony II of Constantinople, was Patriarch of Constantinople
  • Antony I of Constantinople, patriarch
  • Antony Peebles, British concert pianist
  • Antony Noghès, founder of the Monaco Grand Prix
  • Antony Genn, British musician formerly in Pulp
  • Antony Ferdinand Kilbourn, Bro
  • Antony Gibbs, 5th Baron Aldenham, British peer, the son of Walter Durant Gibbs
  • Antony J. Lucas, influential Greek Australian businessman noted for his philanthropic activities and construction of numerous public and private buildings
  • Antony Trew, South African naval officer and writer
  • Antony Hewish, for his role in the discovery of pulsars
  • Antony Bek, bishop of Durham
  • Antony Flew, English philosopher
  • Antony Bek, medieval Bishop of Norwich
  • Antony Padiyara, Syro Malabar Major Archbishop and cardinal
  • Antony Jameson, scientist
  • Antony Gormley, , His best known works include the 'Angel of the North', a public sculpture in Gateshead in the North of England, commissioned in 1994 and erected in February 1998, 'Another Place' on Crosby Beach near Liverpool, and 'Event Horizon', a multi-part site installation which premiered in London in 2007, around Madison Square in New York City, in 2010, in São Paulo
  • Antony Price, London fashion designer best
  • Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, British photographer and film-maker
  • Antony Leung, businessman
  • Antony Beevor, English military historian
  • Antony Lambton, Conservative Member of Parliament and a cousin of Sir Alec Douglas-Home
  • Antony Acland, former British diplomat and Provost of Eton College
  • Antony Green, Australian psephologist and commentator
  • Antony Sher, British actor of South African origin
  • Antony Hamilton, English-born Australian actor, model, and dancer
  • Antony C. Sutton, British and American economist, historian
  • Antony de Ávila, Colombian former soccer striker nicknamed 'El Pitufo'
  • Antony Fisher, British businessman and think tank founder
  • Antony and the Johnsons, American music group presenting the work of Anohni and her collaborators
  • Antony Harding, English singer
  • Antony Root, British television executive and producer
  • Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head, British soldier
  • Antony Cooke, American cellist, recording artist
  • Antony Worrall Thompson, English restaurateur and celebrity chef
  • Antony Balch, English film director and distributor, best
  • Antony Santos, Dominican bachata musician renowned for his role
  • Antony Costa, English singer-songwriter and actor
  • Antony Duff, senior British diplomat and Director General of MI5
  • Antony Gardner, British Labour Party politician
  • Antony Tudor, English ballet choreographer, teacher and dancer
  • Antony Burgmans, Dutch businessman
  • Antony Cotton, English actor
  • Antony Micallef, British contemporary artist and painter working
  • Antony Sweeney, former professional footballer
  • Antony Jay, English writer, broadcaster, and director
  • Antony Matkovich, Australian swimmer
  • Antony Kay, English professional footballer
  • Antony Preston, English naval historian and editor
  • Antony Dupuis, French retired professional tennis player
  • Antony Loewenstein, Jewish, atheist, Australian German freelance
  • Antony Crowther, former designer, programmer
  • Antony Holland, English actor, playwright and theatre director
  • Antony Dunn, English poet and dramatist

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