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Antoinette

Girl · French · Long name

Meaning
Priceless, praiseworthy

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
an-twah-NET
Origin
French

French feminine diminutive of Antoine, from Latin 'Antonius'.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: French, Latin

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • AntionetteEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Marie Antoinette

    1755–1793

    Last Queen of France before the French Revolution, executed by guillotine.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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