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Name Origin

A French feminine given name, Antoinette is a diminutive of Antonia, which itself derives from the Roman Antonius. The meaning is generally understood to be 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy,' reflecting the esteem associated with the Antonius lineage.

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Famous People

Antoinette Brown Blackwell (1825-1921)

Minister, suffragist, and social reformer

  • First woman ordained as a minister in the United States