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It’s my dad’s middle name. My mom always loved it, and I think my dad likes it well enough. It’s a classic to me. It gives an image of a friendly, honest, hard-working guy with a clever side, just like my dad. It’s not a favorite, but I do like it, and I wouldn’t be against using it to honor my dad.

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I also like Antony, and Antoine is a GP.

This is my nephew's name. I think it's very strong and handsome and I'm not just saying that from a bias standpoint. I'm really not. Anthony has been a name that, although has never been on top of my list, one that I have always respected. I don't necessarily think of a particular image when it comes to this name, other than the fact of picturing someone with either a darker complexion, dark features, or a combination of both. I guess that's one of the reasons why I've always felt that my nephew's name suited him so well. (For reference he has dark hair-pretty much black, and his skin is usually a bit darker given the fact that he is half Hispanic). I can't envision the name on someone who's lighter skinned-especially really pale, with light features. I never could.
As far as the diminutive goes, I really think it depends on the person. I think some will continuously go for it while others not as much. My nephew doesn't usually receive it, except for pretty much on occasion and again, depending on the person. For the most part, he just simply goes by Anthony. (:

This message was edited 10/24/2020, 7:26 AM

The name Anthony always seems aristocratic to me or athletic, both are positive first impressions. It’s a handsome name and I’m surprised it’s not more popular.

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I pronounce the name as AN-thə-nee

I like Anthony, with a few reservations.

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The possibility of the -th- being pronounced as in thin instead of tin really bothers me. So I'd only use Antony. Except, I wouldn't because I prefer Anton - shorter and tidier. And, for what it's worth, it is not likely to morph into Tony, which I don't like much, and anyway my friend Antoinette is always Toni so that confuses my head.

Nice classic name. Anton avoids Tony but Anthony is nicer imho.

I've known my fair share of Anthony's all of which have been very friendly but with an unspoken toughness about them. I have a cousin named Anthony and when we were younger he was called Anthony, Ant, Tone, or Tony but now goes totally by Anthony. I think it's a classic, timeless name that will rise in popularity again soon.

I love it, and no people wont jump to Tony, great name, classic, timeless

I've always liked Anthony. It's timeless but never feels old-fashioned. I don't think Tony's as inevitable as it was a few generations ago.
It does have a pretty strong Italian vibe, but not like an actually Italian-language name.
It makes a good first or middle name.

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Something funny: a few years ago I was reading a news article about a big fire in New Jersey. The article wasn't very long, but it quoted four different men: the mayor of the town, a police officer, a firefighter and a witness. Every one of them was named Anthony.