Anthony

Anthony is a male first name that originates from the English-speaking world and has been common in Germany since around the mid-20th century. It is often regarded as an English variant of Anton or Antonius.

What does the name Anthony mean?

The name Anthony is considered an English form of Anton or Antonius. Its roots lie in the ancient Roman family of the Antonii, whose origin is likely Etruscan. The meaning of the name is often translated as "the one descended from the Antonii." Additionally, it may also be derived from the ancient Greek name Antonios (Αντώνιος), which means "the valuable," "the priceless," or "the worthy." This derivation traces back to the ancient Greek elements anti (ἀντἰ) meaning "against" and ṓnios (ὤνιος) meaning "purchasable" or "available for sale." Anthony is also widely used as a surname and is occasionally adopted as a stage name. Notable people with this name include actors Anthony Perkins and Anthony Quinn. Variations of the name include Antonio, Antono, Antonello, Antoni, Antonijo, Antonyio, Antonis, Antonino, Antonin, Antonije, Anto, Antony, Antonij, Antoninus, Anthonis, Anthonius, Anthon, Anthonin, Anthonio, Antto, Antton, and Anttoni.

Where does the name Anthony come from?

The first name Anthony has its roots in the Latin and Roman languages. It carries meanings such as "the one descended from the Antonii" or "the priceless one." The components of the word come from Latin and ancient Greek: anti means "against" and ṓnios means "purchasable," "for sale," or "available for purchase." The name is particularly common in English-speaking countries.

How do you pronounce Anthony?

The pronunciation of Anthony is three syllables and has a melodic character. It is usually pronounced as "An-tho-ny" [ˈæntəni] or in German as [ˈantoni]. The name begins with an open A sound, the middle syllable has a rounded O sound, and the ending "-ny" sounds soft and gentle. Anthony radiates internationality and tradition and has a sonorous structure.

When is the name day of Anthony?

The name day for Anthony is celebrated on January 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Anthony is a highly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 541st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 203rd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 1,200 times, placing it 468th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 426th.

Nicknames & pet names

An / Anan / Andy / Ani / Ant / Antho / Anthonius / Anthy / Anty / Any / Anzz / Ente / Thony / Tony / Tonyo

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Famous people

• Anthony Annan (Ghanaian footballer)
• Anthony Barbosa (football player from India)
• Anthony Benfield (Guyanese football player)
• Anthony Costa (singer from Blue)
• Anthony Daniels (actor)
• Anthony DiNozzo (the character played by Michael Weatherly in the TV series NCIS)
• Anthony Etrillard (German rugby player)
• Anthony Fothergill (English writer)
• Anthony Franchina (Australian football player)
• Anthony Gatto (juggler)
• Anthony Guidera (actor from America)
• Anthony Hamilton (English snooker player)
• Anthony Hancock (British footballer)
• Anthony Hopkins (actor)
• Anthony James Leggett (American physicist)
• Anthony Jones (football player from the USA)
• Anthony Kiedis (singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers)
• Anthony LaPaglia (actor)
• Anthony Mackie (actor (Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe))
• Anthony McParland (footballer from England)