Antonia
/ænˈtoʊniə/noun
A feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius.
Did you know?The Roman Antonius family claimed descent from Anton, a son of Hercules, but historians treat that heroic genealogy as legend rather than verified history.
Etymological Timeline
1st Century BCE
Latin
Antōnius
“Roman family name, used by the gens Antonius”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
Antōnia
“Feminine form of Antōnius, used by women of the Antonius family”
Ancient Rome
Latin
Antonia
“A Roman feminine personal name, notably borne by members of the imperial family”
Medieval Period
Latin / Romance
Antonia
“The established feminine form preserved in Christian and Romance naming traditions”
Modern English
English
Antonia
“A feminine given name inherited from Latin”