Meaning & History
Antonie 2 is the Dutch form of Anthony, itself derived from the Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is of unknown Etruscan origin and was borne by the prominent Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony). It entered Christian usage through Saint Anthony the Great, a 4th-century Egyptian hermit and founder of Christian monasticism, and gained further popularity thanks to Saint Anthony of Padua, a 13th-century Portuguese Franciscan and patron saint of Portugal.
Other forms and related names
Dutch variants include Anton, Antonius, and Antoon, while diminutives such as Teun, Teunis, Theun, Theunis, Ton, and Toon are common in the Netherlands. In other languages, the name appears as Antoine (French), Antwan (African American), Andoni and Antton (Basque), and Anton (Ukrainian).
- Meaning: Dutch form of Antonius, of unknown Etruscan origin
- Origin: Roman family name Antonius
- Type: Given name
- Usage regions: Netherlands