Find out how popular the first name Antonique has been for the last 35 years (from 1978 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antonique by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Antonique is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Antonique.

The history of the first name Antonique

The name Antonique is a variant of the more common name Antonia or Antonius, which has its origins in Ancient Rome. It is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which may have been derived from the Oscan word "antor" meaning "priceless" or "highly praised." Alternatively, it could have come from the Greek word "anthos" meaning "flower."

The name Antonius was famously borne by several notable figures in Roman history, including the general and politician Mark Antony, who was a member of the Second Triumvirate alongside Octavian and Lepidus. He was a key figure in the Roman civil wars of the 1st century BC and was romantically involved with Cleopatra, the famous queen of Egypt.

Another prominent bearer of the name was the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138 to 161 AD. He was known for his prudent and peaceful rule, and his reign was considered a golden age in Roman history. The name Antonique may have been influenced by his name.

In the early Christian era, the name Antonia was borne by several saints and martyrs, including Saint Antonia of Rome, who lived in the 3rd century AD and was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.

In the Middle Ages, the name Antonique or its variants were used in various European countries, though it was not as common as other names derived from Antonius, such as Anthony or Antoine. One notable bearer of the name was Antonique de Bourbon, a 16th-century French noblewoman who was the daughter of Charles de Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme.

During the Renaissance period, the name Antonique gained some popularity in Italy, where it was sometimes used as a feminine form of Antonius. One notable bearer was Antonique Gonzaga, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 16th century and was a patron of the arts and literature.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals with the name Antonique or its variants, although it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names derived from Antonius.

Data source

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