Antony
Meaning of Antony
The name Antony, predominantly used for males, has a rich history and cultural significance. Originating from the Roman family name Antonius, its roots are deeply embedded in ancient Rome. The Italian pronunciation is ahn-TOH-nee, while in English it is commonly pronounced as AN-tuh-nee. A notable variation of this name is Anthony, which has been widely popular across various cultures and languages.
Antony carries historical weight through its association with Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony), a prominent Roman general and politician known for his alliance with Cleopatra. This classical connection lends the name an air of nobility and strength.
In recent years within the United States, Antony's popularity has seen fluctuations, with occurrences ranging from 73 to 266 newborns annually since 1970. Despite these variations in rank over decades—from as high as 611th in 1970 to lower rankings in subsequent years—Antony remains a timeless choice that conveys both historical gravitas and contemporary appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-TOH-nee (/an.ˈto.ni/)
English
- Pronunced as AN-tuh-nee (/ˈæn.tə.ni/)
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Notable People Named Antony
| Antony John Blinken is the 71st United States secretary of state, with a background in law and diplomacy, having served in various high-level positions under President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. |
| Antony Gormley - Sir Antony Mark David Gormley is a British sculptor known for iconic works like the Angel of the North and Another Place. |
| Sir Antony Sher was a British actor, writer, and theatre director of South African origin, known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his roles in film and television. |
| Sir Antony James Beevor is a renowned British military historian known for his popular historical works on the Second World War, the Spanish Civil War, and the Russian Revolution and Civil War. |
| Antony I. Ginnane is an Australian film producer known for his work in the exploitation genre and for leading the Screen Producers Association of Australia. |
| Antony Woodward is a British writer known for his flying memoir "Propellerhead" and gardening memoir "The Garden in the Clouds," as well as his previous work as an advertising copywriter in London. |
| Antony Valentini is a renowned theoretical physicist recognized for his contributions to the foundations of quantum physics. |
| Antony Hamilton Smith was an English-Australian actor, model, and dancer known for his roles in Samson and Delilah, Cover Up, and Mission: Impossible. |
| Antony Starr is a well-known New Zealand actor recognized for his roles in television series such as Outrageous Fortune, Banshee, and The Boys. |
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| Antony Cotton is an English actor and comedian, famous for his roles in Coronation Street and Queer as Folk, as well as for hosting his own talk show and winning Let's Dance for Comic Relief in 2013. |
| Antony David Kidman AM was an Australian psychologist and academic, known as the father of actress Nicole Kidman and journalist Antonia Kidman. |
| Antony Higginbotham is a British Conservative politician and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Burnley since the 2019 general election. |
| Antony Henry Head, 1st Viscount Head, was a British soldier, Conservative politician, and diplomat. |
| Antony Wilks Burgess is an Australian biochemist and cancer researcher, known for his outstanding contributions to science and medicine, particularly in the field of cancer research. |
