Antoine
Meaning of Antoine
Antoine is a masculine name with French origins. It is pronounced as an-TWAN (/ɑn.twɑn/) in English and ahn-TWAHN (/ɑ̃.twãn/) in French. The name has a variation in Anthony.
In the United States, Antoine has been given to baby boys for many years. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a classic choice for parents looking for a sophisticated and timeless name. In recent years, Antoine has ranked between 1606 and 268 in terms of occurrence, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
With its elegant sound and rich history, Antoine is a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with international flair for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ahn-TWAHN (/ɑ̃.twãn/)
English
- Pronunced as an-TWAN (/ɑn.twɑn/)
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Notable People Named Antoine
| Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, poet, journalist, and aviator known for his famous novella The Little Prince and his influential aviation writings. |
| Antoine Griezmann is a versatile French professional footballer known for his skills as a forward for Atlético Madrid and the France national team. |
| Antoine Lavoisier - Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, a French nobleman and chemist, played a central role in the 18th-century chemical revolution and had a significant impact on the history of chemistry and biology. |
| Jean-Antoine Watteau was a French painter and draughtsman known for reviving the Baroque style and inventing the genre of fêtes galantes. |
| Antoine Domonick Wright is a former professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA and his later career in the Philippine Basketball Association. |
| Kevin Antoine Dodson is an American Internet celebrity who gained fame after a news interview about a home invasion in 2010 led to the creation of the "Bed Intruder Song." |
| Antoine Devon Walker is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2008, winning an NCAA championship with Kentucky in 1996 and an NBA championship with the Heat in 2006. |
| Antoine Fuqua is a renowned American film director recognized for his work in action and thriller genres, with notable films including "Training Day" and "The Replacement Killers." |
| Pierre Antoine Muraccioli, also known as Antoine, is a multi-talented French pop singer, sailor, adventurer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. |
| Antoine Germain Labarraque was a French chemist and pharmacist known for creating "Eau de Labarraque," a solution of sodium hypochlorite used as a disinfectant and deodorizer. |
| Antoine Houdar de la Motte was a French author. |
| Antoine de Rivarol was a Royalist French writer and translator who lived during the Revolutionary era and was briefly married to the translator Louisa Henrietta de Rivarol. |
| Antoine de la Sale was a French courtier, educator, and writer known for his late start in writing and his notable work "Little John of Saintré." |
| Paul Jules Antoine Meillet was a prominent French linguist of the early 20th century, known for his studies at Sorbonne University and his work on comparative linguistics. |
| Antoine Schmitt is a French contemporary artist, programming engineer, and designer. |
