Find out how popular the first name Antorio has been for the last 32 years (from 1977 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antorio by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Antorio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Antorio.

The history of the first name Antorio

The name Antorio is a variant spelling of the Italian name Antonio, derived from the ancient Roman family name Antonius. The Antonius gens was a prominent patrician family that produced several notable individuals in the Roman Republic and Empire.

Antonius likely originated as an Etruscan praenomen, but its exact etymology is uncertain. Some linguists suggest it stems from the Etruscan word "antu," meaning "ancient" or "elder." Others propose it derives from the Greek word "anthos," meaning "flower" or "blossom." These proposed origins reflect the name's long history and deep roots.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Marcus Antonius, a Roman politician and general who lived from 83 to 30 BCE. He formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Lepidus, and his romantic involvement with Cleopatra VII of Egypt is well-documented. Their relationship and the ensuing conflict with Octavian significantly shaped the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

In the early Christian era, Saint Anthony the Great (251-356 CE), an Egyptian monk, was a key figure in the establishment of Christian monasticism. His name, rendered as Antonio in Italian, helped popularize the name across Europe.

During the Middle Ages, several noblemen bore the name, including Antonio Grimani (1407-1471), a Venetian statesman and diplomat who served as the Doge of Venice from 1521 to 1523.

The Renaissance saw the birth of notable artists with the name, such as Antonio da Correggio (1489-1534), an Italian Renaissance painter renowned for his frescoes and altarpieces.

In the 19th century, Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was a celebrated Neoclassical sculptor from the Republic of Venice, known for his marble sculptures and his influence on the art world.

Another famous bearer of the name was Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), the renowned Italian luthier whose violins and other stringed instruments are considered among the finest ever created.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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