Anton

Meaning

“form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, whose origin is unknown”

Source

Cultural Notes

Anton is the German Russian and Scandinavian form of Anthony and was the name of playwright Anton Chekhov one of the greatest writers of all time.

Popularity

Famous People Named Anton

• •Anton Chekhov (playwright), Anton Bruckner (composer)

Variants & Spellings

• Anthony Antoine Antonin