Antonie

Antonie is primarily a girl's name, but it is also given to boys. The name is considered a variation of Antonia and also serves as a feminine variant of the name Antonius.

What does the name Antonie mean?

Antonie is primarily a girl's name, but it is also given to boys. The name is considered a variation of Antonia and also serves as a feminine variant of the name Antonius or Anton. Originally, the first name traces back to the ancient Roman family Antōnius, which likely comes from Etruscan. Translated, the first name means 'from the family of the Antonii'. Additionally, there is a possibility of derivation from the ancient Greek name Antonios (Αντώνιος), which is translated as 'the valuable', 'the invaluable', 'the worthy', or 'the unsellable'. The first name is derived from the two ancient Greek elements anti (ἀντἰ) meaning 'against' and ṓnios (ὤνιος) meaning 'for sale', 'available', or 'acquirable'. Among the numerous feminine variants of the name are Antonina, Antonija, Antoniya, Antonette, Antonetta, Antonietta, Antonella, Antona, Antonita, Antoneta, Antonela, Antonica, Antonique, Anthonia, Anta, Antoniella, and Antonya.

Where does the name Antonie come from?

Etymology Antonie is a female and male first name of Latin and Roman origin with meanings such as 'from the family of the Antonii' or 'the invaluable' and others. Latin Roman

How do you pronounce Antonie?

Sound & pronunciation of Antonie: The name Antonie is three to four syllables and rhythmically balanced. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'An-to-nie' [antoˈniː], starting with an open A sound that conveys openness. The long I at the end brings brightness to the sound, while the clear syllable structure provides stability. Antonie thus appears classic and harmonious - feminine, present, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Antonie?

The name day of Antonie is March 1 and May 3.

Popularity

Antonie is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 636th place. In the last ten years, Antonie has been given as a first name about 250 times, placing it 1,392nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,207th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Anni / Anti / Antonia / Toje / Toni

Famous people

• Antonie Adamberger (Austrian actress)
• Antonie Baumüller (theater actress)
• Antonie Biel (German painter)
• Antonie Boubong (landscape painter)
• Antonie Brehmer-Gaffron (German writer)
• Antonie Brentano (the legendary woman in the life of Ludwig van Beethoven)
• Antonie Buddenbrook (character from Thomas Mann's 'Buddenbrooks')
• Antonie Graf (Austrian journalist)
• Antonie Hegerlikova (Czechoslovak actress)
• Antonie Jaeckel (German actress)
• Antonie Janisch (theater actress)
• Antonie Jüngst (Westphalian poet)
• Antonie Kamerling (actor)
• Antonie Lautenschläger (Austrian opera singer)
• Antonie Schneider (German writer)
• Antonie Sminck Pitloo (Dutch artist)
• Antonie von Cosmar (writer)