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Antonio
Meaning: from the Roman family name Antonius · Origin: Italian / Spanish (from Latin) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Spanish and Italian form of Antonius (Anthony). Common in Italy since the 14th century, it was the most popular boys' name in Spain in the 1950s and 60s.
Famous people named Antonio
- Antonio Vivaldi (composer)
- Antonio Banderas (actor)
Nicknames
Toni, Tony
Variants & related names
Anthony, Antoine, António
Antonio name art
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FAQ
What does the name Antonio mean?
Antonio means “from the Roman family name Antonius”. It comes from Italian / Spanish (from Latin).
Is Antonio a popular name?
Yes — Antonio 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 Antonio?
Toni, Tony.
What are other forms of Antonio?
Anthony, Antoine, António.
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Emilio · Enzo · Luca · Matteo · Alexander · Asher
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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.