Anthony (also spelled Antony) is a masculine given name used in the United States and other regions. The name originates from the Antonii, a Roman gens or clan that included historical figures such as Mark Antony, though the ultimate etymology of the name remains unknown.
The popularity of Anthony as a given name is primarily attributed to religious history. It gained significant recognition through Anthony the Great, an Egyptian hermit and saint recognized as the first monk. Additionally, the diffusion of the name was influenced by the later saint Anthony of Padua.