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Anfernee

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Pronounced AN-fer-nee /ˈæn.fər.ni/High

Meaning: A modern variant of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'); made known by basketball's Anfernee Hardaway; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy (a variant of Anthony): Anfernee. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA modern variant of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'); made known by basketball's Anfernee Hardaway; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7255 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,287

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anfernee is a modern variant of Anthony — from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'); made known by basketball's Anfernee Hardaway (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AN-fer-nee'; nickname Penny).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern variant. Rare, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Anfernee is a modern variant of Anthony (from Antonius, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy') — made known by basketball star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway — crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AN-fer-nee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Anthony — variant; routes layered

Variations

AnthonyAntoineAnfernie

Nicknames

Penny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anfernee mean?

Anfernee is a variant of Anthony — long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anfernee?

It's said AN-fer-nee /ˈæn.fər.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anfernee a boy or girl name?

Anfernee is a boy's name.

How popular is Anfernee?

Anfernee is a rare name in the U.S.