| Baby Names - Anthony. Anthony is a universally recognized name that consistently ranks around number 10 for most popular boys names of all time. If you choose to bring a baby Anthony into the world, you can expect him to go on to achieve greatness, following in the footsteps of many famous Anthonys throughout history and pop culture. What does Anthony mean? Where did the name Anthony originate? Who are some famous people named Anthony? What are some nicknames for Anthony? Subscribe: www.youtube.com Baby Names is the first online video library Baby Book. Baby Names discusses the origins, meanings, and alternative spellings of common and unique baby names for girls and boys. TRANSCRIPT: [Intro] (Female Host) Anthony is a quite popuar name that is derived from Latin. It means priceless. (Male Host) Mark Antony is said to be the first to carry the name. (Female Host) He was Julius Caesar's close follower. His story is known worldwide through William Shakespeare's play Antony and Cleopatra. (Male) It changed from Antony to Anthony because of the greek word anthos, meaning flower, and its close spelling to the name. (Female Host) Since its popularity began in the early 1900s, it climbed its way up the popularity charts, finally resting at number ten. (Male) Famously, Anthony Hopkins, a talented actor, holds the name. (Female Host) Even politician Tony Blair shares the name. (Male) Coincidentally, now that you mention it, Tony is the most popular abbreviation of the name ... |
