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Anthony
Gendermale
Origin
Word/nameAntonius
Meaningunknown
Other names
Related namesAntony

Anthony or Antony is a male given name, (ninth most popular male first name in the United States as of 2006), derived from Antonius, a Roman family name. That name seems to have come originally from the Etruscan language, although no further information is known about this derivation. Its popularity as a Christian name largely stems from its association with St. Anthony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism. In the United States, it is the seventh most popular male name as of 2008, according to the Social Security Administration.[1] It is often shortened to Tony or, especially in Britain, Ant. When the background is Italian, Nino or Toni, shortened from Antonino, are used.

The Greek word ανθος (anthos), meaning "flower", was once considered to be the origin and meaning of the name, which resulted in the addition of the "h" in the 17th century[2]. Others claim it is from the ancient Greek name Anthonios, king of Achaia.[citation needed]

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See also

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References

  1. ^ http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/
  2. ^ Behind the Name - Anthony, Behind The Name
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