Antonino

♂ Boy

Pronounced ahn-toh-NEE-noh /ɑn.toˈni.noʊ/High

Meaning: Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweetMedium

In 30 seconds: Antonio, double-dipped: Antonino is Sicily's tender 'little Anthony' — Justice Scalia's actual first name. Cannoli-sized grandeur.

Origin HighLatin, Italian

MeaningItalian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweet

U.S. rank (2025)#4054 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Antonino is the Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' by gloss — Sicilian standard, Antonine-imperial echoed.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, little-Antony at the root, and sweetened.

Did you know? Antonin Scalia was born Antonino — Sicilian immigrant warmth in Supreme Court robes; Roman emperors wore the Antonine line first.

Overall data confidence 82%

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Antonio— the full Italian classic

Santino— a fellow -ino Sicilian charmer

Giovanni— the companion staple

Adriano— a similarly popular pick

Cristiano— a similarly popular pick

What does the name Antonino mean?

Antonino is the Italian diminutive of Antonio, the 'priceless' Antonius clan.

How do you pronounce Antonino?

It's said ahn-toh-NEE-noh /ɑn.toˈni.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Antonino a boy or girl name?

Antonino is a boy's name.

How popular is Antonino?

Antonino is a rare name in the U.S.