Etymology

Antony

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Today it means: A male given name from Latin, a mostly British spelling variant of Anthony. Full definition →

Latin Antōnius
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromAntōnius
  2. English todayAntony

From Latin Antōnius, name of a Roman gens, of uncertain etymology, but not Greek or Hebrew; most likely of Etruscan origin, possibly derived from Ani, the Etruscan god of the sky. Doublet of Antoine.

Words from the same roots

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