Anthony

Meaning: from the Roman family name Antonius · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From the Roman family name Antonius, of unknown origin (folk etymology links it to 'priceless'). Saint Anthony of Padua is patron of lost things.

Famous people named Anthony

Saint Anthony of Padua
Anthony Hopkins (actor)

Nicknames

Tony, Ant

Variants & related names

Antonio, Antoine, Anton, Antony

Anthony name art

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FAQ

What does the name Anthony mean?

Anthony means “from the Roman family name Antonius”. It comes from Latin.

Is Anthony a popular name?

Yes — Anthony has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Anthony?

Tony, Ant.

What are other forms of Anthony?

Antonio, Antoine, Anton, Antony.

Similar names

Lorenzo · Marcus · Martin · Victor · August · Francis

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.