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The usual English form of the old Roman family name Antōnius, which is of uncertain (probably Etruscan) origin. The spelling with -th- (not normally reflected in the pronunciation) represents a learned but erroneous attempt to associate it with Greek anthos flower. In the post-classical period it was a common name, borne by various early saints, most notably a 3rd-century Egyptian hermit monk, who is regarded as the founder of Christian monasticism.
Variant: Antony.
Cognates: Irish Gaelic: Antain(e). French: Antoine. Italian, Spanish: Antonio. Catalan: Antoni. Basque: Andoni. German: Anton. Polish: Antoni. Czech: Antonín. Russian: Anton. Hungarian: Antal.
Pet forms: Spanish: Tonete.
First names dictionary. 2012.