Latin · Boy name
Anthony
“meaning unknown; of uncertain origin”
About the name Anthony
Anthony is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of Latin origin and has an uncertain meaning. The name does not have a confirmed translation, though various folk etymologies have been suggested. Anthony has been used in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages, largely due to the veneration of Christian saints such as Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan friar renowned for his preaching and miracles. The spelling ‘Anthony’ became common in English, while ‘Antony’ is also used.
- Meaning
- meaning unknown; of uncertain origin
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- an-THON-ee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Anthony
- Anthony James
- Anthony Michael
- Anthony David
- Anthony Thomas
- Anthony Joseph
Questions about Anthony
- What does Anthony mean?
- Anthony is a Latin name meaning "meaning unknown; of uncertain origin".
- How do you pronounce Anthony?
- Anthony is pronounced an-THON-ee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Anthony?
- Variants of Anthony include Antony.
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