Find out how popular the first name Antione has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antione by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Antione is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Antione being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Antione.

The history of the first name Antione

The name Antione has its origins in the Latin language and was derived from the Roman family name Antonius. This name can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable individuals, including the famous Roman general and politician Mark Antony, who lived from 83 BC to 30 BC.

The name Antonius is believed to have originated from the Latin word "ante," meaning "before" or "in front of," and was likely given to someone who was born before a certain event or was the firstborn son. It was a common name among Roman nobility and was later adopted by early Christian communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Antione can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian theologian and philosopher St. Augustine of Hippo, who mentioned a person named Antione in his work "The City of God." Another notable historical figure with this name was Antione of Lerins, a 5th-century monk and abbot who founded the Abbey of Lérins on the island of the same name off the coast of southern France.

During the Middle Ages, the name Antione gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and Italy. One notable bearer of this name was Antione de la Sale, a French author and courtier who lived in the 15th century and is best known for his work "The Hundred New Tales."

In the 16th century, the name Antione was borne by several Renaissance figures, including the Italian painter Antione da Correggio (1489-1534) and the French poet and playwright Antione de Baïf (1532-1589), who was a member of the influential literary group known as the Pléiade.

Another famous Antione was the 17th-century French playwright and actor Antione Danchet (1671-1748), who wrote several tragedies and comedies for the Comédie-Française. In the 18th century, the name was carried by Antione Watteau (1684-1721), a French painter whose works are celebrated for their depictions of the idyllic and aristocratic society of the time.

The name Antione has continued to be used throughout history, although its popularity has waxed and waned over time. It remains a recognizable name, particularly in French-speaking regions, and is often seen as a variant of the more common name Anthony or Antoine.

Data source

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