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Name Origin

Anton is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Antonius. It means 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'.

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Famous People

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904)

Playwright, Short story writer

  • Considered one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history
  • Plays such as The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, and Three Sisters are still performed worldwide

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)

Composer

  • Known for his symphonies, especially the Symphony No. 4 'Romantic'
  • Influential figure in late Romantic music

Anton Yelchin (1989-2016)

Actor

  • Known for his roles in films such as Star Trek, Alpha Dog, and Fright Night
  • Posthumously received critical acclaim for his performance in the film Thoroughbreds

Anton Ferdinand (1985-)

Footballer

  • Played for clubs such as West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers
  • Represented the German national team at youth levels