Antony Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Antony Name at a Glance

Name	Antony
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 Antony Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Antony 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.

Antony Name Origin

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

Is Antony a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Antony

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