What does Antony mean?
Antony means “Antonyos”. It is a boy name of Hindi origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Hindi – see more Hindi names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #2695 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Antony has 6 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Antony with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
8Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): A=1 + N=14 + T=20 + O=15 + N=14 + Y=25 = 89. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 8 + 9 = 17. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 7 = 8. Result: 8.
Favorite colour
BlackThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Antony has lucky number 8, so the colour is Black.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (A). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Antony
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Antony. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Antony
Partner names that match Antony by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Antony + Mahek = Antek · Antony + Shina = Antna · Antony + Ridhvi = Anthvi · Antony + Eswari = Antari
Sibling names for Antony
Names that sit well next to Antony: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Antony
If Antony is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Antony mean?
Antony means “Antonyos” and is of Hindi origin.
What is the origin of Antony?
In our collection Antony is listed as a name of Hindi origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Antony a boy or a girl name?
Antony is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Antony?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Antony is 8, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Antony?
Antony has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Antony?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Antony include An, Ant, Anto, Anton, Ony, Anty.