Anthony
an-thuh-nee,
an-tuh-nee
US Popularity:67
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Priceless one; Praiseworthy; Flourishing
Anthony is a boy's name of Latin origin. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, it means "priceless one." Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of mislaid items and is often prayed to by those seeking something they have lost. Anthony offers plenty of inspiration for a cute nickname with sweet diminutives, including Ant, Anton, and Tony. When baby arrives, you can show them how treasured and irreplaceable they are with a name like Anthony.
Famous People Named Anthony
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Anthony BourdainChef
- Anthony BurgessNovelist
- Anthony HopkinsActor
- Anthony KiedisSinger
- Anthony PerkinsActor
Common Nicknames for Anthony
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Anthony are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Anthony?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Anthony is currently #140 on The Bump
Boy:Anthony is currently #86 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Anthony is currently #67 in U.S. births
Boy:Anthony is currently #44 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#44
in 2024
+ 2
from 2023
Sources
House of Names, Anthony History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Anthony
Cambridge Dictionary, Anthony, noun
Online Etymology Dictionary, Anthony, September 2022
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