What Antonio means
Antonio is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "of the Antonius clan". It comes from Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of unknown Etruscan origin; folk-linked to Greek anthos (flower). It is pronounced ahn-TOH-nee-o.
Meaning unknown; the flower and priceless readings are folk etymology. San Antonio de Padua, June 13, invoked for lost objects and sweethearts. Antonio Aguilar, singer and charro.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Toño, Toni. Toño keeps the stressed syllable of Antonio and softens the n to ñ. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
