Thursday, July 19, 2007

Meaning and origin of Anthony

Origin: Basque

Meaning: He adds or priceless.


Origin: English

Meaning: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower.


Origin: Greek

Meaning: Priceless.


Origin: Latin

Meaning: Highly praiseworthy. Famous bearer: Mark Antony, Roman triumvir and general who shared a throne with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.


Origin: Shakespearean

Meaning: 'King Henry the Eighth' Sir Anthony Denny.
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