Anthony Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anthony Name at a Glance

Name	Anthony
Meaning	Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Anthony Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anthony means “Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anthony Name Origin

Our database records Anthony under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anthony a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anthony is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anthony

When considering Anthony for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.