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Antoinette
GirlFrench, Latin· “feminine form of Antoine (Anthony)”
- Meaning
- feminine form of Antoine (Anthony)
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- an-twuh-NEHT
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,002
- US babies 2025
- 55
- Best rank
- #170 (1914)
- Peak year
- 1924
Meaning and origin of Antoinette
Antoinette is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “feminine form of Antoine (Anthony)”.
Antoinette is the French feminine diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony, which comes from the Roman family name Antonius, whose original meaning is unknown. The name is inseparable from Marie Antoinette, the Austrian-born queen of France executed during the French Revolution. It was also borne by Antoinette Perry, the actress and director for whom the Tony Awards are named. In English it is said an-twuh-NEHT. Polished and elegant, it shares its French charm with Josephine and Georgette, and it offers nicknames such as Toni, Nettie and Etta.
Popularity over time
Antoinette has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 121 different years. Its best national rank was #170 in 1914, and the most babies received it in 1924, when 1,333 were named Antoinette. In 2025, 55 babies were named Antoinette, and it ranked #3,002 nationally. That is 30% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #180 in 1920, #260 in 1950, #389 in 1980, #991 in 2000, #2,119 in 2010, and #3,002 in 2025. Of the 78,721 US girls named Antoinette since records began, 15% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 9,938 babies. Since 2010, 1,116 more have been named Antoinette.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Bettie, Melba, Bette, Miriam, and Reba.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Antoinette ranked highest in Pennsylvania, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1411 | 5 |
| New York | #2118 | 5 |
| California | #2289 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Antoinette is usually pronounced an-twuh-NEHT, with three syllables. It has ten letters, starts with A and ends in “-te”.
Middle names for Antoinette
A few middle names that flow with Antoinette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Antoinette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antoinette mean?
Antoinette is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “feminine form of Antoine (Anthony)”.
What is the origin of the name Antoinette?
Antoinette has French and Latin roots. Antoinette is the French feminine diminutive of Antoine, the French form of Anthony, which comes from the Roman family name Antonius, whose original meaning is unknown.
Is Antoinette a popular name?
Not especially. Antoinette ranked #3,002 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Antoinette a boy or girl name?
Antoinette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Antoinette?
Antoinette is usually pronounced an-twuh-NEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings