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- masc. proper name, from Latin Antonius, name of a Roman gens (with an unetymological -h- probably suggested by many Greek loan words beginning anth-, such as anthros "flower," anthropos "man").
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May 29, 2020 · Meaning & History. English form of the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable member of the Roman family was the general Marcus Antonius (called Mark Antony in English), who for a period in the 1st century BC ruled the Roman Empire jointly with Augustus.
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Oct 10, 2017 · Anthony. masc. proper name, from Latin Antonius, name of a Roman gens (with an unetymological -h- probably suggested by many Greek loan words beginning anth-, such as anthros "flower," anthropos "man").
Sep 23, 2022 · masc. proper name, from Latin Antonius, name of a Roman gens (with an unetymological -h- probably suggested by many Greek loan words beginning anth-, such as anthros "flower," anthropos "man").
Oct 11, 2012 · Meaning & History. Variant of Anthony. This was formerly the usual English spelling of the name, but during the 17th century the h began to be added.
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In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Anthony is: "Highly praiseworthy." From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek "anthos," meaning flower.
In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Anthony is: "Highly praiseworthy." Famous bearer: Mark Antony, Roman general who shared a throne with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.
In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Anthony is: In "King Henry the Eighth," Sir Anthony Denny appears.
Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged. According to Plutarch , the Antonii gens were Heracleidae , being descendants of Anton, a son of Heracles . [ 2 ]
Apr 22, 2024 · Its meaning is debated, though some say it means “priceless one” or “highly praiseworthy.” Gender: Anthony is generally used as a boy’s name. However, feminine variations, such as Antonia...