Anthony
Priceless or highly praiseworthy; derived from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin)
Anthony is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 54, with 124,245 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy; derived from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin)
Anthony is the English form of Antonius, heavily reinforced in Christian tradition by saints such as Anthony of Padua. In the Philippines, the name gained widespread traction during the American colonial era and remains a classic, perennial choice for boys across all social classes.
Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan etymology. Widely adopted throughout the Christian world due to Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Anthony of Padua. The English spelling 'Anthony' became prominent in the Philippines during the American period, often chosen alongside or replacing its Spanish equivalent 'Antonio'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to 'Tony', 'Anton', or local diminutive forms such as 'Onyok' or 'Ton-ton'. It is also frequently used in compound names like Mark Anthony or John Anthony.
Related forms
- Antonio Spanish
- Antoine French
- Antonio Italian
- António Portuguese
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Anthony with common surname pairs
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How do I use Anthony with two Filipino surnames?
Anthony is the given name. The full name is Anthony + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Anthony a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Anthony is number 54, with 124,245 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.