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Anton

AN-tahn

Popularity

#1477

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

23,804

Peak Year

#357 in 1915

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'priceless' or 'flourishing'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Anton Chekhov

    Russian playwright and short-story writer.

  • Anton Yelchin

    American actor.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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