| Meaning | priceless, beyond praise |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 10 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | An-toi-nette |
About Antoinette
Derived from the French variation of the name Anthony, Antoinette carries a sense of timeless charm and sophistication. Its origins date back to French aristocracy and its usage remains prevalent across various cultures. The name's essence, "priceless" or "inestimable," bestows upon it an aura of significance.
Antoinette exudes an air of regality, invoking thoughts of historical figures such as Marie Antoinette, the iconic Queen of France. The name has also found its way into literature and media, lending depth and complexity to fictional characters like Antoinette Cosway from "Wide Sargasso Sea."
With variations like Toni and Antonia, Antoinette offers versatility for nicknames and can suit a variety of personalities. Its elegant sound and cultural richness make it a name of choice for parents seeking a name that resonates across time.
Choosing Antoinette for your baby girl is a tribute to history, elegance, and strength, ensuring she carries a name that holds a special place in both the past and the future.
Names Similar to Antoinette
| Antonella |
| Antonia |
| Annette |
| Angela |
| Angelina |
| Angelica |
| Anna |
| Anne |
| Anita |
| Adriana |
| Adrienne |
| Andrea |
Nicknames for Antoinette
| Toni |
| Annie |
| Netta |
| Nia |
Famous People Named Antoinette
| Antoinette Sibley | British ballerina |
| Antoinette K-Doe | New Orleans music personality |
| Antoinette Konan | Ivorian singer and musician |
| Antoinette Fouque | French writer and women's rights advocate |
| Antoinette Perry | American theatre director, after whom the Tony Awards are named |
| Antoinette Brown Blackwell | American suffragist and theologian |
| Antoinette Tuff | American hero who prevented a school shooting |
| Antoinette Robertson | American actress known for her role in "Dear White People" |
Characters Named Antoinette
| Antoinette Cosway | Protagonist of Jean Rhys' novel "Wide Sargasso Sea" |
| Antoinette Tonks | Character in the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Antoinette Stark | Alternate universe version of Pepper Potts in Marvel comics |
| Antoinette "Toni" Topaz | Character in the Archie Comics universe |
| Antoinette "Nettie" Cobb | Character in the book series "Little House on the Prairie" |