Names

Spanish and Italian form of Antonius (see Anthony). This has been a common name in Italy since the 14th century. In Spain it was the most popular name for boys in the 1950s and 60s.A famous bearer was the Italian Renaissance painter Antonio Pisanello (c. 1395-1455). It is also the name of the main character in The Merchant of Venice (1596) by William Shakespeare.

Brazilian Portuguese form of Antonius (see Anthony).

Portuguese form of Antonius (see Anthony).

Roman cognomen, a derivative of Antonius. This name was borne by several emperors.

Italian form of the Roman name Antoninus, which was derived from Antonius (see Anthony). There were several early saints named Antoninus, including the patron saint of Sorrento. This was also the name of a 2nd-century Roman emperor.

Feminine form of Antoninus (see Antonino).

Latvian form of Antonina.

French form of Antoninus (see Antonino). This name was borne by the French playwright Antonin Artaud (1896-1948).

Czech form of Antoninus (see Antonino), also used as the Czech form of Antonius (see Anthony). A famous bearer was the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904).

Croatian form of Anthony.