Girl
French / Latin
4 syllables
Antoinette
an-twah-NET
/ˌæn.twəˈnɛt/
"Priceless" — a regal French name forever linked to Versailles, fashion, and tragic grandeur
Antoinette is the French feminine diminutive of Antoine, itself derived from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning priceless or praiseworthy. The name is inextricably linked to Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the Revolution, whose life of opulence and tragic end gave the name its complex legacy of glamour and excess. It remains a sophisticated, formal choice with unmistakable French flair.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesAn · toi · net · te
GenderGirl
OriginFrench / Latin
Root WordAntonius
MeaningPriceless, praiseworthy
PopularityRare
Peak Year1930
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJune 13
Nicknames
ToniNettieAntoineToinette
About the Name Antoinette
Antoinette means priceless or praiseworthy, derived from the Roman Antonius through the French Antoine.
Antoinette originated in France as a feminine diminutive of Antoine, itself from the Latin Antonius.
Antoinette was most popular in the early twentieth century and is now a rare, distinctive choice.
Antoinette Marie, Antoinette Rose, and Antoinette Claire are elegantly balanced French combinations.
Antoinettes are often seen as refined, fashionable, and strong-willed with a taste for beauty and luxury.
The standard spelling is Antoinette. Antonette and Antoanette are occasional variants.
Personality of Antoinette
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Antoinette
Creativity
82%
Elegance
96%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
70%
Warmth
68%
Famous People Named Antoinette
M
Marie Antoinette
Last Queen of France, executed during the French Revolution in 1793
A
Antoinette Perry
American actress and theater director for whom the Tony Awards are named
A
Antoinette Tuff
American school bookkeeper praised for talking down a school shooter in 2013
Middle Names for Antoinette
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Antoinette
Antoinette Marie
Antoinette Rose
Antoinette Claire
Antoinette Louise
Antoinette Celeste
Antoinette Renee
Antoinette Belle
Antoinette Elise
Antoinette Vivienne
Antoinette Monique
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History of Antoinette
100
Antonius family name in use throughout the Roman Empire
1755
Marie Antoinette born in Vienna, destined to become Queen of France
1793
Marie Antoinette executed, cementing the name's dramatic historical legacy
1930
Antoinette reaches peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Antoinette
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orchid
Antoinette Around the World
How Antoinette is written in different languages and scripts
أنطوانيت
Arabic
アントワネット
Japanese
Антуанетта
Russian
앙투아네트
Korean
安托瓦内特
Chinese
Αντουανέτ
Greek
अंतोइनेट
Hindi
אנטואנט
Hebrew
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