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Anthony

AN-thə-nee

Popularity

#44

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,489,090

Peak Year

#25,187 in 1990

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Anthony is a Latin name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'flourishing'. It was a common Roman family name.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mark Antony

    Roman general and politician

  • Anthony Hopkins

    Welsh actor, known for his versatility

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Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentCreativeLeader

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