Find out how popular the first name Antwonne has been for the last 16 years (from 1975 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Antwonne by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Antwonne is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Antwonne.

The history of the first name Antwonne

The name Antwonne is of African American origin. It is a modern variation of the name Antoine, which has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is derived from the Latin word "anto," meaning priceless or invaluable.

The earliest known bearer of the name Antonius was Marcus Antonius, a Roman politician and general who lived from 83 BC to 30 BC. He was a key figure in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire and was a member of the Second Triumvirate alongside Octavian and Lepidus.

Another notable historical figure with the name Antonius was Marcus Antonius Primus, a Roman general who played a crucial role in the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD. He supported Vespasian's bid for the imperial throne and defeated the forces of Vitellius in the Battle of Bedriacum.

The name Antoine gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was borne by several French nobles and royalty. One notable bearer was Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre, who lived from 1518 to 1562. He was a prominent figure during the French Wars of Religion and was the father of the future King Henry IV of France.

Another famous Antoine was Antoine Watteau, a French painter who lived from 1684 to 1721. He is renowned for his contributions to the Rococo style and for his exquisite paintings depicting scenes from the commedia dell'arte.

The modern variation of Antwonne emerged in African American communities in the United States, likely as a creative spelling or pronunciation variation of the name Antoine. One notable bearer of the name Antwonne is Antwonne Tanner, an American professional basketball player who was born in 1980.

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