Antonella

At a Glance

Origin

Italian (diminutive of Antonia, from Latin Antonius)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

an-toh-NEL-ahListen

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

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.

Names Like Antonella

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

• Adaline
• Arabella
• Ariana
• Arianna
• Camilla
• Celina

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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