Antony
/AA-N-T-OW-N-Y/
Tamil Catholic form of Anthony — Antony names a child after St. Anthony of Padua, beloved patron of the lost (lost objects, lost causes). The Tamil Catholic Antony cult traces to Portuguese missionary influence and remains widely popular.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Antony is a Christian boy name of Tamil origin, meaning “Tamil Catholic form of Anthony — Antony names a child after St. Anthony of Padua, beloved patron of the lost (lost objects, lost causes). The Tamil Catholic Antony cult traces to Portuguese missionary influence and remains widely popular.”.
Antony is a boy's name of Tamil origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Tamil Catholic form of Anthony — Antony names a child after St. Anthony of Padua, beloved patron of the lost (lost objects, lost causes). The Tamil Catholic Antony cult traces to Portuguese missionary influence and remains widely popular." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Indian, American, British, Tamil families, Antony carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Antony
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Antony lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Antony's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Antony's saint & feast day →What does Antony's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Antony resonates in either tradition.
Antony's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Antony's full reading →
Does Antony go with your family's names?
Antony breaks into 6 sounds: /AA-N-T-OW-N-Y/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Antony sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Antony beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Antony — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Antony
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Antony
What does the name Antony mean?
Antony means "Tamil Catholic form of Anthony — Antony names a child after St. Anthony of Padua, beloved patron of the lost (lost objects, lost causes). The Tamil Catholic Antony cult traces to Portuguese missionary influence and remains widely popular.." It is a boy name of Tamil origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Antony a boy or girl name?
Antony is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Antony?
Antony is of Tamil origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Antony a Christian name?
Yes. Antony is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tamil origin.
What does Antony mean in Tamil?
Antony originates from Tamil, where it means "Tamil Catholic form of Anthony — Antony names a child after St. Anthony of Padua, beloved patron of the lost (lost objects, lost causes). The Tamil Catholic Antony cult traces to Portuguese missionary influence and remains widely popular.."
What are common nicknames for Antony?
Common short forms of Antony include Tony.
What is the numerology of Antony?
Antony has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
When is Antony's feast day?
Antony's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is June 13.
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