Male Name
Antony
ˈæn.tə.ni
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
astronomers
British royal family
civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
directors
LGBT history
love island Norway
Marvel characters
Nobel Prize in Physics recipients
photographers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic140%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class80%
strong80%
refined80%
strange65%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Antony is a variant of the name Anthony. Historically, it was the usual English spelling of the name until the 17th century when the 'h' began to be added, leading to the modern form 'Anthony'. The name has Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of uncertain etymology but may be related to the Greek word 'anthos', meaning 'flower'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Antonius
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Roman family name Antonius to Antony in English, and later to Anthony with the addition of an 'h' in the 17th century.
Source:
Latin