Antoinette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Antoinette Name at a Glance

Name	Antoinette
Meaning	Beyond praise. French feminine form of Anthony generally associated with French queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, guillotined during the French Revolution.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Antoinette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Antoinette means “Beyond praise. French feminine form of Anthony generally associated with French queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, guillotined during the French Revolution”. 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.

Antoinette Name Origin

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

Is Antoinette a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Antoinette

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