Anthony
Anthony comes from the Roman family name "Antonius," of uncertain origin. The most popular theory traces it to the Greek "anthos" (flower) or to Etruscan roots. Saint Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was a 13th-century Portuguese Franciscan friar, the patron saint of lost things. Saint Anthony of Egypt (251-356) was the founder of Christian monasticism. Anthony was a top-100 American name from 1900 to 2010, peaking at #7 in 2007. Mark Antony (83-30 BCE), the Roman general and ally of Julius Caesar who fell in love with Cleopatra, is the most famous historical bearer. Anthony Hopkins (born 1937), the actor known for "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), gave the name cinematic weight. I find Anthony has a solid, slightly Italian quality — the "th" in the middle gives it an English-genteel texture, and the "y" ending gives it lightness. The nickname Tony (as in Tony Soprano) is one of the most natural in English. Anthony is declining from its peak but remains in the top 50. Anthony is a male name of Latin / Greek origin that means "Priceless (from Antonius)". Solid, Italian-inflected, and approachable. The name sounds friendly. Anthonys tend to be social. US top 10 in 2007. Now top 50. Well-known people named Anthony include Saint Anthony of Padua, Mark Antony (Roman general), Anthony Hopkins (actor), Anthony (Roman name). Common variations and related forms of Anthony include Antonio (Italian/Spanish), Antoine (French), Antony (variant), Tony (nickname).