Anthony

Origin:
African
 
Basque
 
English
 
Greek
 
Latin
 
Scottish
 
Shakespearean

Sex:Male

Unisex Name?Yes

Meaning:Highly praiseworthy. Famous bearer: Mark Antony, Roman triumvir and general who shared a throne with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.

Soul Urge:People with the name Anthony have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.

Expression:People with the name Anthony are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

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