Anthony

For the Cornish village, see Anthony, Cornwall

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Anthony is a common male first name, (11th most popular male first name in the United States as of 2004), derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. It is sometimes claimed to mean "flower" from Greek ????? (anthos). This name could also be from the ancient Greek name Anthonios, king of Achaia.

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• Gender: Masculine
  
• Usage: English
  
• Pronounced: AN-tho-nee, AN-to-nee
  
 
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