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First name Anton - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
17. January, 24 October
Meaning
The name Anton comes from Latin and means "the praiseworthy" or "the respectable". It is mainly common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and has a long tradition. The name is derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which in turn comes from the Latin word "ante", meaning "before" or "ahead". In Roman mythology, Antonius is also the name of a god associated with luck and prosperity.