Antoinette

Antoinette is a feminine first name that was adopted from the French-speaking region in the 17th century. It represents a diminutive form of Antonia and can also be seen as a feminine variant of Antoine or Antonius.

What does the name Antoinette mean?

The name Antoinette has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Antōnius, which is presumably of Etruscan origin. The meaning can be translated as "the one descended from the Antonii" or simply "the Antonian woman." Additionally, it could be derived from the ancient Greek name Antonios (Αντώνιος), whose feminine form means "the Valuable," "the Inestimable," or "the Worthy." This name consists of the ancient Greek elements anti (ἀντἰ) for "against" and ṓnios (ὤνιος) for "purchaseable" or "acquirable." A prominent bearer of the name is Marie Antoinette, the wife of Louis XVI, who was Queen of France during the French Revolution. She was recognized for her beauty, intelligence, and commitment to the arts, but also struggled to perceive the plight of the poor in her country. Among the numerous feminine variants are Antonia, Antonina, Antonija, Antonette, and many more. The most well-known masculine forms are Antonio and Anton.

How do you pronounce Antoinette?

The pronunciation of Antoinette is elegant and four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "An-toi-net-te" [ãtwaˈnɛt] or [anto̯iˈnɛtə], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The diphthong "oi" adds a special tonal nuance, while the double T creates a distinct pause before the end of the name. This makes Antoinette stylish and melodious, finely structured and with an international flair.

When is the name day of Antoinette?

The name day of Antoinette is celebrated on June 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Antoinette is among the common first names. In 2022, it ranked 3,022nd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 1952 with 139th place. In the last ten years, Antoinette has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,120th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,840th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ann / Anni / Anti / Antionette / Anto / Antonella / Antonette / Antonia / Antonie / Antonina / Netee / Nettchen / Nette / Netti / Nettli / Toine / Toini / Toni / Tonia / Tonja / Tonje

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Famous people

• Aimee Antoinette Camus (French botanist)
• Antoinette Bamberger (German writer)
• Antoinette Becker (writer from Germany)
• Antoinette Beumer (film director from the Netherlands)
• Antoinette Bower (German television actress)
• Antoinette Campi (Polish opera singer)
• Antoinette Cellier (actress from England)
• Antoinette Clinton (American musician)
• Antoinette Deshoulieres (French poet)
• Antoinette Joyce Guedia Mouafo (swimmer from Cameroon)
• Antoinette Kirkwood (composer from the UK)
• Antoinette Konikow (physicist from the USA)
• Antoinette Lafarge (American artist)
• Antoinette Louw (South African actress)
• Antoinette Martignoni (American artist)
• Antoinette McKenna (singer from Ireland)
• Antoinette Pienaar (South African actress)
• Antoinette Rodez Schiesler (American chemist)
• Antoinette Saint-Huberty (singer from France)
• Antoinette Sterling (American singer)