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Antionette

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Pronounced an-twuh-NET /ˌæn.twəˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: A common respelling of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony), from the Roman family name Antonius. The reshuffled vowels appeared often in American records.Low

In 30 seconds: A frilly French name: Antionette spells Antoinette (feminine of Anthony), said 'an-twuh-NET.' Vintage and graceful.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningA common respelling of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony), from the Roman family name Antonius. The reshuffled vowels appeared often in American records.
U.S. rank (2024)#15452 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018872024

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

Antionette respells Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony), from the Roman name Antonius. The transposed vowels showed up often in American records; the name peaked in 1960 and faded after (said 'an-twuh-NET').

Antionette belonged to the mid-century nurseries and is rare today. Rare, graceful, and vintage.

Did you know? Antionette is a swapped-vowel spelling of Antoinette — 'little Antonia' — that peaked around 1960 and has faded since.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Antionette — Variant of Antoinette; French feminine of Anthony

Variations

AntoinetteAntonetteAntownette

Nicknames

ToniNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antionette mean?

Antionette is a variant of Antoinette, the French feminine of Antoine/Anthony, from the Roman name Antonius.

How do you pronounce Antionette?

It's said an-twuh-NET /ˌæn.twəˈnɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Antionette a boy or girl name?

Antionette is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Antionette?

Antionette peaked around nineteen-sixty and is uncommon now.

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