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Name Origin

Anthony is a masculine given name of Roman origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. It traditionally means 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy.'

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Famous People

Anthony Hopkins (1937-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor
  • BAFTA Fellowship
  • Knight Bachelor

Anthony Fauci (1940-)

Immunologist

  • Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom

Anthony Bourdain (1956-2018)

Chef, Author, Television Personality

  • Emmy Awards
  • Peabody Award

Anthony Weiner (1964-)

Politician

  • U.S. Representative from New York

Anthony Davis (1993-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Champion
  • NBA All-Star
  • Olympic Gold Medalist