The nameAntonella

Meaning

Antonella comes from Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning, often linked to the Greek anthos, "flower".

Origin

Latin, through Italian.

History

Antonella is a favourite in Argentina and across Spanish-speaking America. In the United States it reached its best rank so far, 233rd, in 2024.

Famous people named Antonella

• Antonella Roccuzzo, model, wife of Lionel Messi
• Antonella Ruggiero, singer
• Antonella Clerici, television host

Popularity of the name Antonella

Antonella in the United States

Antonella was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 4,231 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Antonella. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Antonella in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 846 births a year on average, against 466 in the five years before.

Antonella in France

Antonella was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 400 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Antonella. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Antonella in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 24 births a year on average, against 15 in the five years before.