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Name Origin

Antonio is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'. It is a variant of Antonius, which was derived from the Roman gens Antonia, a prominent patrician family.

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Famous People

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Composer

  • Composed over 500 concertos, including The Four Seasons
  • Established a tradition of solo concertos
  • Prolific composer in the Baroque era

Antonio Gaudí (1852-1926)

Architect

  • Pioneer of Catalan Modernism
  • Designed iconic buildings like the Sagrada Família in Barcelona
  • Known for his unique and organic architectural style

Antonio Banderas (1960-)

Actor

  • Starred in films like Desperado, Philadelphia and The Mask of Zorro
  • Recipient of numerous awards including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
  • Known for his charismatic performances and leading man roles

Antonio Conte (1969-)

Football manager & former player

  • Won Premier League titles with Chelsea and Serie A titles with Juventus and Inter Milan
  • Known for his tactical acumen and demanding style of management
  • Successful career as both a player and manager