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Antonia

Girl name · 576 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Antonia: 576 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 27 births in 1999.

Antonia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Antonius, whose Etruscan root likely means "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." In Scottish use, the name has a classic, continental feel and has been recorded steadily on birth registers since the 1970s, though never among the most popular choices. The most famous bearer is probably Antonia Minor, the shrewd and respected mother of the Roman Emperor Claudius, while modern associations include the acclaimed biographer Antonia Fraser and actor Antonia Thomas, best known for the television series *Misfits*. The name shares its etymological root with Anthony and its French variant Antoinette, famously borne by Marie Antoinette. A notable correlation: in the Scottish context, Antonia has never cracked the top 100, but its short form Toni enjoyed a brief peak of popularity in the 1970s, offering parents a more casual alternative today.