Meaning & Story
A feminine form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning priceless or of inestimable worth.
Antonia is the gracious feminine counterpart to Anthony — a name with Roman roots and centuries of noble use. It has appeared in Shakespeare, opera, and literature as the name of complex, admirable women. For a female pet, it carries a sense of dignity and warmth that feels both classical and approachable. The name is long enough to feel substantial but familiar enough to never feel cold. Antonia has the reassuring quality of a name that has always been right.