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Anton

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Priceless, praiseworthy

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AN-ton
Origin
English

Slavic and German form of Anthony, from Latin 'Antonius'.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Russian, Latin

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States

Alternate spellings

  • AntoninFrench / Czech

    French and Czech extended form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Anton Chekhov

    1860–1904

    Russian playwright and short story writer, a major figure in modern drama.

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Sources for this record

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

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