The nameAntton
Antton is a boy's name, the Basque form of Anthony (Antoine). It has been well liked in the Basque Country since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Basque
- Feast day
Meaning
Antton comes from the Latin Antonius, the name of a Roman family of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Basque.
History
The name has spread in the Basque Country and the south west of France since the 2000s. Boys named Antton celebrate their name day on Saint Anthony's feast.
Popularity of the name Antton
Antton in France
Antton was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 370 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Antton. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Antton in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antton mean?
Antton comes from the Latin Antonius, the name of a Roman family of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Antton?
Basque.
Is Antton a girl's or a boy's name?
Antton is a boy's name.