Antigone

At a Glance

Meaning

Roughly 'against birth' or 'in place of a parent' (Greek anti- + -gone, 'birth')

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

an-TIG-oh-neeListen

Antigone is an Ancient Greek name, pronounced an-TIG-oh-nee (IPA /ænˈtɪɡəni/). It comes from anti- combined with -gone, meaning 'birth,' giving the name a sense of roughly 'against birth' or 'in place of a parent.' It's a name with old linguistic roots, even though it's seen very little use in recent SSA records.

Meaning & Origin of Antigone

Meaning: Roughly 'against birth' or 'in place of a parent' (Greek anti- + -gone, 'birth').

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Antigone

Popularity of Antigone

SSA records span 1962 to 2024, and Antigone's best showing was back in 1975, when 12 babies were given the name, putting it at rank #4876. By 2024 it had dropped to rank #12244, with only 7 babies recorded that year.

Names Like Antigone

These names share Antigone’s style, era or origin.

• Agnes
• Althea
• Amaryllis
• Anastasiya
• Calista
• Calla

FAQ

What does the name Antigone mean?

Roughly ‘against birth’ or ‘in place of a parent’ (Greek anti- + -gone, ‘birth’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Antigone?

Antigone is pronounced an-TIG-oh-nee (IPA: /ænˈtɪɡəni/).

Is Antigone a popular name right now?

Antigone peaked at #4876 in 1975 and is ranked #12244 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1962–2024.)

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