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Anthony name meaning
First Name
1.5m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.5m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Anthony mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Anthony
User Submitted Origins
English
59%
Italian
21%
Hebrew
4%
African
4%
American
4%
African American
3%
Roman
3%
Greek
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Colorado, U.S., the name Anthony means "Gift of god".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Anthony means "God gift".
- A user from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Anthony means "A greek anthos meaning flower".
- A submission from the United States says the name Anthony means "Very handsome and cute".
- 2 people from Texas, U.S. agree the name Anthony is of Spanish / Roman origin and means "Flower".
- A submission from Tanzania, United Republic of says the name Anthony means "Grace of God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Anthony means "The best gift from heaven" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Anthony means "Rosemary, derived from the Greek word Anthos" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Anthony means "Handsome and perfect".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Anthony is of English origin and means "Cute".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States suffragist (1820-1906)
- Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
Wiktionary
From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens (with excrescent -h- suggested by an unetymological association with Ancient Greek ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”)). The Roman clan name is of uncertain etymology, but is not Greek or Hebrew; most likely of Etruscan origin, possibly derived from Ani, the Etruscan god of the sky.
The reference to "Antonius"—swineherd patron and to pigs is especially noteworthy in Anthony from the "Online Etymology Dictionary":
- "[...] St. Anthony (4c.), Egyptian hermit, patron saint of swineherds, to whom one of each litter was usually vowed, hence Anthony for "smallest pig of the litter (1660s; in condensed form tantony pig from 1590s)[...]"
- A male given name from Latin, in regular use since the Middle Ages.
- A patronymic surname.
- A city, the county seat of Harper County, Kansas, United States.
- A city in New Mexico
- A town in Texas
Notable Persons Named Anthony
Notable Persons Named Anthony
Anthony Weiner
Anthony Weiner is a Member of the New York City Council, from the 48th district, and Member of theNew York City Council. He was most prominent from 1999 to 2011. Anthony was given the name Anthony David Weiner on September 4th, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Anthony Kennedy
Anthony was born on July 23rd, 1936.
Sir Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony Hopkins is an actor, composer, and painter. He has been prominent since 1960. Anthony was given the name Philip Anthony Hopkins on December 31st, 1937 in Margam, Glamorgan, Wales.
Tony Blair
Tony Blair is a for Sedgefield, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Labour Party, Shadow Home Secretary, Shadow Secretary of State for Employment, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Member of Parliament, forSedgefield, Leader . Tony was given the name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair on May 6th, 1953 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis is a funk rock, alternative rock, rap rock, and punk rock musician. He was most prominent from 1983 to present. Anthony was born on November 1st, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Anthony is also known as Tony, Cole Dammett, Tony Flow, and Antoine the Swan.
Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain is a chef. Anthony was given the name Anthony Michael Bourdain on June 25th, 1956 in New York City, New York, U.S.
- Tony RobbinsLife Performance Coach
- Anthony MartialSoccer Player
- Anthony PerkinsActor
- Van JonesActivism
- Tony BennettSinger
- Anthony Michael HallActor
- Anthony MackieActor
- Robbie ColtraneActor
- Anthony BennettBasketball Player
- Anthony DavisBasketball Player
- Tony GoldwynActor/director
- Anthony QuinnActor
- Sir Anthony HopkinsActor
- Anthony Pettis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Anthony
Notable Persons With the Last Name Anthony
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony is a basketball player for the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association. He has had major accomplishments since 2003. Carmelo was born on May 29th, 1984 in Brooklyn.
Susan Brownell Anthony
Susan was born Susan Brownell Anthony on February 15th, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts, U.S. She passed away on March 13th, 1906.
Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony is an actor, singer, record producer, and television producer. He holds the title Tu Amor Me Hace Bien". He has been prominent since 1988. Marc was given the name Marco Antonio Muñiz on September 16th, 1968 in New York, New York, U.S.
La La Anthony
La La Anthony is a television personality. She has been prominent since 1998. La was given the name Alani Nicole Vázquez on June 25th, 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. La is also known as La La".
Gethin Anthony
Gethin Anthony is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 2006 to present. Gethin was born on October 9th, 1983.
Lysette Anthony
Lysette Anthony is an actress and model. Lysette was given the name Lysette Chodzko on September 26th, 1963 in Marylebone, London, England.
Common last names for Anthony
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Anthony | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 59.82% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 31.93% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.62% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.29% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.82% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Anthony
People with the last name Anthony are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Anthony
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| #10 | Classic Boy Names |
| #22 | Boy Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #19 | Boy Names Unique to the Mideast |