Antonin
Meaning of Antonin
Antonin is a male name with origins in both French and Czech. In French, it is pronounced as "ahn-toh-NEEN" (/ɑ̃.to.nin/), while in Czech, it is pronounced as "AN-toh-neen" (/ˈæn.toʊ.niːn/). This name also has a variation, Antonina.
In terms of popularity, Antonin has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States. It ranked 12,119th in 2021, with only 5 occurrences. The name has seen fluctuating levels of usage over the years, with ranks ranging from 7,537th to 12,237th between 2002 and 2017.
The name Antonin carries a timeless charm and a sense of international flair due to its French and Czech associations. It exudes sophistication and strength while maintaining an air of elegance. Whether you choose to embrace its French or Czech pronunciation, Antonin offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ahn-toh-NEEN (/ɑ̃.to.nin/)
Czech
- Pronunced as AN-toh-neen (/ˈæn.toʊ.niːn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Antonin
| Antonin Gregory Scalia was a highly influential American jurist and associate justice of the Supreme Court known for his originalist and textualist views. |
| Antonín Leopold Dvořák, a Czech composer, incorporated folk music elements from Moravia and Bohemia into his Romantic-era compositions, creating a unique nationalistic style. |
| Antonin Artaud was a French artist known for his avant-garde work in theatre and cinema, and for his profound influence on twentieth-century theatre through the conceptualization of the Theatre of Cruelty. |
| Antonín Holý was a pioneering Czech scientist who specialized in chemistry and made significant contributions to the development of antiretroviral drugs for HIV and hepatitis B, impacting millions of people worldwide. |
| Antonín Novotný - Antonín Josef Novotný was a prominent political figure in Czechoslovakia, serving as First Secretary of the Communist Party and president during the 1950s and 1960s. |
| Antonín Vranický, also known as Anton Wranitzky, was an 18th-century Czech violinist and composer, and the half brother of Pavel Vranický. |
| Antonín Panenka is a Czech retired footballer known for his winning penalty in the UEFA Euro 1976 final, which led to the creation of the "panenka" penalty style named after him. |
| Antonín Cyril Stojan was a Czech Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Olomouc and was known for his political and pastoral contributions. |
| Antonín Zápotocký was a prominent Czech communist politician and statesman, serving as the prime minister of Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1953 and later as the president from 1953 to 1957. |
| Antonín Mrkos was a Czech astronomer known for his work in the field of astronomy. |
| Antonín Popp was a Czech sculptor, medallist, and teacher known for his contributions to the art world. |
| Antonín Slavíček, a Czech Impressionist painter, is known for his work in the Kameničky area. |
| Antonin Berval, also known as Berval, was a French film actor from 1891 to 1966. |
| Antonin Proust was a French journalist and politician. |
| Antonin Perbòsc, a poet from Occitania, France, was known for teaching his students about the region's traditions and cultural heritage, and for forming a society called societat tradicionista. |
