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Thoughts on Anthony

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2020HelenJ · 23/11/2021 17:32

What are your thoughts on Anthony?

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VenusClapTrap · 24/11/2021 05:45

Anthony sounds a bit dated, but Antonio is good. Ds’s middle name is Antonius, which is a family name but I really like it. FIL goes by Ton as a shortening.

solania · 23/11/2021 23:47

I think it's lovely, OP! I like both English and Italian versions, and there’s nothing wrong with the nn Tony 😁

Heartdogs · 23/11/2021 23:44

Absolutely love it!

WeasilyPleased · 23/11/2021 22:53

All the Anthony/Tonys I know are really lovely so that colours my view.

17caterpillars1mouse · 23/11/2021 21:13

I quite like it, yes it's a little dated bit that's not always a bad thing

resm · 23/11/2021 21:11

I really like it and was on our list. Although Anto is a much more common nickname for younger Anthonys than Tony where I’m from. Not a fan of Anto or Tony. Knew one who also went by Antoin.

MopaniTree · 23/11/2021 21:06

I think it's a little bit dated, but go with what you like!

Elisemum · 23/11/2021 20:51

Also agreed with @EmotionallyWeird- he prob would be called Ant but that’s so bad too!

Elisemum · 23/11/2021 20:50

Yikes a little boy called Anthony… no sorry just too funny. It’s like a baby called Glenn or Richard, just not right.
Antonio is lovely as if you’re Italian then it’s perfect.

EmotionallyWeird · 23/11/2021 20:49

I don't dislike it but it sounds a bit "neutral" to me, like something like John or Peter. For what it's worth, I think younger Anthonys are almost always called Ant rather than Tony, in the same way that younger Williams are Will, not Bill.

AutumnAlmanack · 23/11/2021 19:26

I love it - one of my best childhood friends had this name - we all called him Ant which was lovely.

Usman1 · 23/11/2021 19:23

I'll take a note.

Cindie943811A · 23/11/2021 19:22

A great classic name. If you are lucky enough to have the supporting heritage then go for Antonio.

Skeumorph · 23/11/2021 18:02

Baby Tony Grin

Joystir59 · 23/11/2021 18:00

I love Anthony. Classy. I always imagine a strong beautiful man.

Aquamarine1029 · 23/11/2021 17:58

Don't like it, sorry. Really dislike the nn Tony which is almost a guarantee.

AnFiadhRua · 23/11/2021 17:58

@Fl0w3ry

I think I prefer Antonio to Anthony. I have known a few Anthony’s and none of them have been very pleasant, so my judgement might be clouded a bit!
Same. With bells on.
AnFiadhRua · 23/11/2021 17:58

Awful. I hate it so much.
Anton is bearable though

Fl0w3ry · 23/11/2021 17:56

I think I prefer Antonio to Anthony. I have known a few Anthony’s and none of them have been very pleasant, so my judgement might be clouded a bit!

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2020HelenJ · 23/11/2021 17:39

Yes apologies, I should have said. We do have Italian heritage.

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toastofthetown · 23/11/2021 17:38

Anthony is fine, a little dated but solid. Do you have Italian heritage? I'd be surprised to meet a British child with no Italian background called Antonio.

MeredithGreyishblue · 23/11/2021 17:37

I don't mind it , I suppose, but I don't like either Ant or Tony. And it will be shortened!
It's a bit of a wet, old man name in my head.

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2020HelenJ · 23/11/2021 17:35

Spelt with English TH but pronounced just with a t (as if it was spelt Antony)

Antonio is also an option.

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peboh · 23/11/2021 17:33

I'm personally not a fan, I just can't imagine a little baby being called Anthony 😅 however, that's probably because I don't know anyone by that name and it's not common where I live.

parrotonmyshoulder · 23/11/2021 17:33

Love it