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Antony

Boy name · 821 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Antony: 821 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 39 births in 1989.

Antony is the Latin form of the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin but famously associated with the ancient gens Antonia. Its most renowned bearer is Mark Antony, the Roman general and ally of Julius Caesar. In modern times, the name is shared by sculptor Antony Gormley and historian Antony Beevor. While the spelling Anthony is more common throughout the English-speaking world, Antony remains a distinguished variant, particularly in the UK. A notable cultural connection is Shakespeare's play *Antony and Cleopatra*, which cemented the historical figure in the literary imagination. In Scotland, the name has been given consistently since records began, though it never reached the heights of popularity enjoyed by its 'h' counterpart.