Antony

Antony is a masculine name that originated as the Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is likely derived from a Roman ancestral name or place name, but its exact origins are uncertain.

The name gained widespread popularity due to the fame of the Roman general and politician Mark Antony, who was a close ally of Julius Caesar and later formed a ruling triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus.

In the Christian tradition, the name is associated with various saints, including St. Anthony the Great, the founder of Christian monasticism, and St. Anthony of Padua, a renowned Franciscan friar and preacher.

Antony is a classic name that has endured over the centuries and is still in use today, particularly in English-speaking countries and parts of Europe.