Antoinette
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Popularity
#2882
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
78,732
Peak Year
#1,333 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Antoinette is a French feminine name, a diminutive of Antoine (Anthony). Anthony is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which has uncertain etymology but may mean "priceless" or "highly praiseworthy."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Marie Antoinette
Queen consort of France during the Revolution.
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