Male Name
Antonio
an.ˈto.njo
æn.ˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Animal Crossing characters
black history
Despicable Me characters
Disney characters
doges of Venice
Elena of Avalor characters
Elite characters
Encanto characters
Etruscan
Eurovision 2020
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
80/100
classic120%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong100%
refined100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Spanish and Italian form of Antonius (see Anthony). This has been a common name in Italy since the 14th century. In Spain it was the most popular name for boys in the 1950s and 60s.Famous bearers include the Renaissance painter Antonio Pisanello (c. 1395-1455) and the Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). It is also the name of the main character in The Merchant of Venice (1596) by William Shakespeare.