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At a Glance: Name: Anthony – Origin: Latin (Roman gens name Antonius); ultimate origin uncertain, possibly Etruscan – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AN-thuh-nee
Anthony traces back to the Roman gens name Antonius, a Latin name pronounced AN-thuh-nee. You may see claims that it means 'priceless one' or 'of inestimable worth,' but that's a popular myth — the real origin of Antonius isn't settled, and it likely isn't Greek at all; some scholars point to Etruscan roots instead. If you're drawn to a name with deep Roman lineage rather than a tidy meaning, Anthony fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Anthony
Origin: Latin (Roman gens name Antonius); ultimate origin uncertain, possibly Etruscan.
A common claim: Anthony is widely believed to mean 'priceless one' or 'of inestimable worth'. Actually: This is a folk etymology; scholarship holds the true origin of Antonius is uncertain (possibly Etruscan), not derived from Greek anthos ('flower') or any word for 'priceless'.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Anthony
Phonetic: AN-thuh-nee IPA: /ˈænθəni/
Popularity of Anthony
Anthony hit its high point in 2007 at #7, with 19,637 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #44, with 6,326 babies — still a well-used classic, just further from its peak.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony is widely believed to mean ‘priceless one’ or ‘of inestimable worth’. This is a folk etymology; scholarship holds the true origin of Antonius is uncertain (possibly Etruscan), not derived from Greek anthos (‘flower’) or any word for ‘priceless’.
How do you pronounce Anthony?
Anthony is pronounced AN-thuh-nee (IPA: /ˈænθəni/).
Is Anthony a popular name right now?
Anthony peaked at #7 in 2007 and is ranked #44 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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