Antony
/ˈæn.tə.ni/noun
A traditional English form of the masculine given name Anthony, also used as a surname and proper name.
Did you know?The name was later associated with the Greek word anthos, meaning “flower,” especially through Saint Anthony, but scholars generally regard that connection as a popular reinterpretation rather than the true origin.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Roman antiquity
Etruscan?
Antonius
“A Roman family name of uncertain origin; some scholars have proposed Etruscan influence, but the etymology is not securely known.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Antonius
“The nomen, or hereditary clan name, of the Roman Antonii, including the triumvir Mark Antony.”
Late Antiquity
Greek
Antōnios
“Greek form of the Roman name; it became popularly associated with anthos, “flower,” although this is not considered the name’s proven original derivation.”
Old French
Old French
Antoine
“The medieval French form of Antonius, transmitted through Christian naming traditions.”
Middle English
English
Antony
“An English spelling of the personal name, alongside forms such as Anthony.”
Modern English
English
Antony
“A traditional given name and surname, retained especially in British English and in literary or historical contexts.”