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At a Glance: Name: Antonella – Origin: Italian (diminutive of Antonia, from Latin Antonius) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: an-toh-NEL-ah
Antonella is a girl's name that traces back through Italian as a diminutive of Antonia, itself rooted in the Latin name Antonius. It's said aloud as an-toh-NEL-ah (IPA /æntoʊˈnɛlə/). You may see it described as meaning 'priceless,' but that's a popular gloss rather than an attested meaning — Antonius itself is of unknown origin, so no meaning for Antonella is on record.
Meaning & Origin of Antonella
Origin: Italian (diminutive of Antonia, from Latin Antonius).
A common claim: Said to mean 'priceless.' Actually: Ultimately from Antonius (unknown origin) — 'priceless' is an unsupported folk gloss rather than an attested meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Antonella
Phonetic: an-toh-NEL-ah IPA: /æntoʊˈnɛlə/
Popularity of Antonella
According to Social Security data going back to 1954, Antonella has never ranked higher than #233, and it hit that same rank in its most recent recorded year, 2024, when 1,329 girls were given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1954–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Antonella mean?
Said to mean ‘priceless.’ Ultimately from Antonius (unknown origin) — ‘priceless’ is an unsupported folk gloss rather than an attested meaning.
How do you pronounce Antonella?
Antonella is pronounced an-toh-NEL-ah (IPA: /æntoʊˈnɛlə/).
Is Antonella a popular name right now?
Antonella is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #233 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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