Antonella

Antonella is a feminine first name that is considered an Italian diminutive form of Antonia. It also serves as a feminine variant of Anton or Antonius.

What does the name Antonella mean?

The name Antonella derives from the Italian form Antonia and is also a feminine variant of the names Anton and Antonius. The roots of the name go back to the Roman family name Antōnius, which is likely of Etruscan origin. A direct translation into English could be 'the woman from the Roman lineage of the Antonii.' Additionally, it may stem from the ancient Greek name Antonios (Αντώνιος), whose feminine form means 'the valuable,' 'the invaluable,' 'the worthy,' or 'the unsellable.' This name consists of the ancient Greek elements anti (ἀντἰ) meaning 'against' and ṓnios (ὤνιος) meaning 'for sale,' 'offered,' or 'acquirable.' The male counterpart is Antonello. In the Croatian language area, the spelling variant Antonela is also common. Among the many feminine variations of the name are Antonina, Antonija, Antoniya, Antonette, Antonetta, Antonietta, Antonie, Antona, Antonita, Antoneta, Antonica, Antonique, Anthonia, Antoinette, Antoinetta, Anta, Antoniella, and Antonya.

Where does the name Antonella come from?

The origin of the name Antonella is Latin and Roman, with meanings such as 'the woman from the Roman lineage of the Antonii' or 'the invaluable.'

How do you pronounce Antonella?

The pronunciation of Antonella is sonically rich and consists of four to five syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-to-nel-la' [antɔˈnɛla]. The name begins with an open A that radiates a certain expansiveness and presence. The stressed syllable '-nel-' gives the name a clear rhythmic structure, while the double L combined with the open A creates a soft, rounded finish. Thus, Antonella appears elegant and expressive – melodic, feminine, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Antonella?

The name day for Antonella is celebrated on March 1 and May 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Antonella is among the more common first names, currently ranking 1,254th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1975 at position 123. In the last ten years, Antonella has been given as a first name about 310 times, placing it 1,209th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,176th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ante / Anti / Anto / Anton / Antone / Antonelli / Antonia / Ella / Lella / Nela / Nella / Nellalein / Nellchen / Nello / Nelly / Nölla / Tella / Toni

Similar first names

Antonela

Famous people

• Antonella Attili (actress from Italy)
• Antonella Baldini (Italian voice actress)
• Antonella Barba (musician from America)
• Antonella Bellutti (cyclist)
• Antonella Bevilacqua (German high jumper)
• Antonella Bogarin (swimmer from Argentina)
• Antonella Clerici (Italian presenter)
• Antonella Colonna Vilasi (Italian writer)
• Antonella Confortola Wyatt (Italian skier)
• Antonella Costa (Argentinian actress)
• Antonella Elia (Italian actress)
• Antonella Falcione (Argentinian squash player)
• Antonella Fattori (Italian actress)
• Antonella Gambino (Argentinian handball player)
• Antonella Gambotto-Burke (writer from Italy)
• Antonella Ghignoli (Italian historian)
• Antonella Interlenghi (Italian actress)
• Antonella Lualdi (actress from Italy)
• Antonella Ponce (Ecuadorian musician)
• Antonella Ponziani (Italian actress)