Antanė
“graceful, merciful — from Antanas”
Lithuanian origin · Girl name
#1751US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
What does Antanė mean and where does it come from?
Antanė is a feminine form of the masculine name Antanas, which is derived from the Greek name Antonios, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'.
Cultural significance
Antanė is used in Lithuania and reflects the cultural practice of feminizing male names. It is relatively common in Lithuanian naming conventions.
Peak popularity
Reached #1751 in 2015 — currently #1751 in the US.
How else can you spell Antanė?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Antanė?
Antanė works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Antanė Grace
One syllable · timeless choice
Antanė Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Antanė Claire
One syllable · timeless choice
Antanė Zoey
One syllable · vintage charm
Antanė Maeve
One syllable · timeless choice
Antanė Jade
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Antanė right now?
Holding steady — currently #1751 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Antanė is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Antanė?
Common
Ant
What names sound and feel like Antanė?
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Common questions about the name Antanė
What does the name Antanė mean?
Antanė means "graceful, merciful — from Antanas" — a name rooted in Lithuanian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Antanė?
Antanė is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Antanė?
Antanė originates from Lithuanian tradition. Lithuanian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Antanė a common or rare name?
Antanė is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Antanė more of a girl or boy name?
Antanė is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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