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Anthony
Anthony is a male first name. Its origin is in the Latin "Antonius," which meant "inestimable, priceless one." The English nickname for Anthony is Tony. Foreign variations include Antonio (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Antoine (French), Anton, Antonius (German, Swedish), and Anntoin (Irish).
It may also specifically refer to:
- Anthony (Tony) Blair Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997-)
- Mark Antony
- Saint Anthony
- Anthony Wayne
- Anthony Eden
- Katharine Anthony 1877-1965
- Anthony I of Portugal
It is also a popular place name:
- Anthony, Metropolitan of Moscow, Russia
- Anthony, Kansas, USA
- Anthony, New Mexico, USA
- Anthony, Texas, USA
- Anthony Township, Minnesota, USA
- Anthony Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
- Anthony Township, Montour County, Pennsylvania, USA
There's also:
- Parish of Anthony, England
- St. Anthony, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
- St. Anthony, Stearns County, Minnesota,
- St. Anthony, Idaho, USA
- St. Anthony, Iowa, USA
- Saint Anthony Falls in Minnesota, USA
Pronounciation
- Anthony can be pronounced AnTony or AnTHony.
See also
Last updated: 06-04-2005 00:23:24
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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