Antonette
Priceless or highly praiseworthy (Latin via French)
Antonette is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 478, with 16,251 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy (Latin via French)
Antonette is a phonetic English variant of Antoinette, ultimately tracing back to the Latin clan name Antonius. In the Philippines, the name gained steady popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of the broader trend of adopting English and French-origin feminine names ending in '-ette'.
Antonette is an English spelling variant of the French feminine name Antoinette, which is a diminutive of Antoine (derived from the Roman family name Antonius). In the Philippines, it became widely adopted through American colonial influence and English-medium schooling.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Tonette, Toni, Net-net, or Anne. It is also commonly used in compound first names like Mary Antonette or Maria Antonette.
Related forms
- Antoinette French
- Antonietta Italian
- Antonia Spanish
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Antonette with common surname pairs
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Is Antonette a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Antonette is number 478, with 16,251 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.