Antoinette

At a Glance

Origin

French (diminutive of Antoine, from Latin Antonius)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

an-twah-NETListen

Antoinette (pronounced an-twah-NET) is the French diminutive of Antoine, tracing further back to the Latin Antonius. You may have come across the claim that it means 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth' — that one doesn't hold up, since Antonius was a Roman name of unknown origin and 'priceless' is an unsupported folk gloss rather than a documented meaning. What is solid is the lineage: French, through Antoine, back to Antonius.

Meaning & Origin of Antoinette

Origin: French (diminutive of Antoine, from Latin Antonius).

A common claim: Said to mean 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth.' Actually: Traces to Antonius, a Roman name of unknown origin — 'priceless' is an unsupported folk gloss, not an attested meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Antoinette

Popularity of Antoinette

SSA records from 1880 to 2024 show Antoinette at its most popular in 1914, ranking #170 with 830 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #2882, with only 57 babies named Antoinette.

Names Like Antoinette

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

• Amorette
• Amoura
• Aveline
• Margaux
• Aimee
• Alouette

FAQ

What does the name Antoinette mean?

Said to mean ‘priceless’ or ‘of inestimable worth.’ Traces to Antonius, a Roman name of unknown origin — ‘priceless’ is an unsupported folk gloss, not an attested meaning.

How do you pronounce Antoinette?

Antoinette is pronounced an-twah-NET (IPA: /ˌæntwəˈnɛt/).

Is Antoinette a popular name right now?

Antoinette peaked at #170 in 1914 and is ranked #2882 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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