The boy's name Anthony \a-ntho-ny an-thony\ is pronounced AN-tha-nee. It is of Latin origin. English form of the old Roman family name Antonius, probably of Etruscan origin. Mark Anthony (82-30 BC), Roman triumvir and general, sat on the throne and had a tempestuous political career with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Saint Anthony (third century) was an Egyptian hermit monk who founded the first Christian monastic order and is traditionally renowned for his resistance to the devil. According to legend, he lived alone in the wilderness for over 80 of his hundred-some years. In England, the name is usually spelled and pronounced without the "h". The German and Russian version is Anton; Antoine is French. Actors Anthony Quinn, Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Perkins, Tony Curtis, Anthony Banderas; photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon; composer Anton Bruckner; playwright Anton Chekhov; basketball player Anthony Mason; singer Marc Anthony.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Priceless, praiseworthy

Derived from the old Roman family name Antonius. Associated with early saints and an Egyptian hermit who founded the monasticism. Listed among the top 100 names since 1881 and the top 50 since 1936. Influenced by the long career of Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins. Puerto Rican-American singer Marc Anthony is a famous bearer of the surname.

VARIATIONS
Tonya Antoinette Antonia Toni

NICKNAMES
Tony

FAMOUS Anthonys
Anthony Carter (football player) Anton Chekhov (playwright) Carmelo Anthony (basketball player) Anthony Michael Hall (actor) Anthony Edwards (actor) Anthony Mason (basketball player) Anthony LaPaglia (actor)

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