Antoine is a French given name (from the

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power ...

Antonius Antonius is a masculine given name, as well as a surname. Antonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish name used in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, part of the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Belgium, Netherl ...

'' meaning 'highly praise-worthy') that is a variant of

Danton Georges Jacques Danton (; 26 October 1759 – 5 April 1794) was a French lawyer and a leading figure in the French Revolution. He became a deputy to the Paris Commune, presided in the Cordeliers district, and visited the Jacobin club. In August ...

, Titouan, D'Anton and Antonin. The name is used in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, West Greenland, Haiti, French Guiana, Madagascar, Benin, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda. It is a cognate of the masculine given name

Anthony Anthony or Antony is a masculine given name, derived from the ''Antonii'', a ''gens'' ( Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (''Marcus Antonius'') belonged. According to Plutarch, the Antonii gens were Heracleidae, being descendants of Anton, ...

. Similar names include Antaine,

Anthoine Anthoine is a given name and a surname, which is derived from the Antonius root name. Notable people with this name include the following: Given name *Anthoine Hubert (1996–2019), French racing driver *Anthoine Lussier (born 1983), French ice h ...

Antoan Antoan is a given name. Notable people with this name include the following Given name * Antoan Richardson (born 1983), Bahamian baseball coach and player * Antoan Stoyanov (born 2005), Bulgarian footballer See also * Antoin * Antoon * Anton (gi ...

Antoin Antoin is an Irish masculine given name that is a derivative of Antonius that is commonly used in Ireland. It may refer to: * Antoin McFadden, Gaelic footballer * Antoin Miliordos (1924–2012), Greek alpine skier * Antoin Sevruguin (1851-1933 ...

, Antton, Antuan,

Antwain Antwain is a given name that is an alternate form of Antoine. Notable people known by that name include the following: Given name * Antwain Barbour (born 1982), American basketball player * Antwain Britt (born 1978), American mixed martial artis ...

, Antwan, Antwaun, Antwoine, Antwone, Antwon and Antwuan. Feminine forms include

Antonia Antonia may refer to: People * Antonia (name), including a list of people with the name * Antonia gens, a Roman family, any woman of the gens was named ''Antonia'' * Antônia (footballer) * Antônia Melo Entertainment * '' Antonia's Line'', or ...

, Antoinette, and (more rarely)

Antionette Antionette is an alternate form of the French and Latin feminine given name Antoinette. It was among the top 2000 female baby names in the US from the late 19th century through the late 20th century. Notable people with this name include the follo ...

As a first name

Antoine Alexandre Barbier Antoine Alexandre Barbier (11 January 1765 – 5 December 1825) was a French librarian and bibliographer. He was born in Coulommiers ( Seine-et-Marne). He took priest's orders, from which, however, he was finally released by the pope in 18 ...

(1765–1825), a French librarian and bibliographer *

Antoine Arbogast Antoine is a French given name (from the Latin '' Antonius'' meaning 'highly praise-worthy') that is a variant of Danton, Titouan, D'Anton and Antonin. The name is used in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, West Greenland, Haiti, French Guia ...

(1759–1803), a French mathematician *

Antoine Arnauld Antoine Arnauld (6 February 16128 August 1694) was a French Catholic theologian, philosopher and mathematician. He was one of the leading intellectuals of the Jansenist group of Port-Royal and had a very thorough knowledge of patristics. Cont ...

(1612–1694), a French theologian, philosopher and mathematician * Antoine Ashley (1984-2012), American drag queen also known as Sahara Davenport *

Antoine Audet Antoine Audet (December 8, 1846 – June 14, 1915) was a Canadian politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1887 as a Member of the historical Conservative Party to represent the riding of Shefford. He did not ...

(1846–1915), a Member of the House of Commons of Canada * Antoine, bastard of Burgundy (1421–1504), bastard son of Philip III, also known as Philip the Good *

Antoine Baumé Antoine Baumé (26 February 172815 October 1804) was a French chemist. Life He was born at Senlis. He was apprenticed to the chemist Claude Joseph Geoffroy, and in 1752 was admitted a member of the École de Pharmacie, where in the same year he ...

(1728–1804), a French chemist * Antoine Béchamp (1816–1908), a French biologist *

Antoine Bertier Antoine Bertier (1761–1854) was a French landowner and politician. Early life Antoine Bertier was born on 24 September 1761 in Nancy, France. He was educated in Hamburg, Germany. Career Bertier made a fortune in Saint-Domingue. He returned to ...

(1761–1854), a French landowner and politician *

Antoine Bethea Antoine Akeem Bethea (; born July 27, 1984) is a former American football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for Howard and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round ...

(born 1984), an American football player *

Antoine Bibesco Prince Antoine Bibesco ( ro, Prințul Anton Bibescu; July 19, 1878 – September 2, 1951) was a Romanian aristocrat, lawyer, diplomat, and writer. Biography His father was Prince Alexandre Bibesco, the last surviving son of the ''hospodar'' ...

(1878–1851), a Romanian prince, aristocrat, lawyer, diplomat and writer *

Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde Antoine Mac Giolla Bhrighde ( 29 August 1957 – 2 December 1984), English Tony or Anthony MacBride (also misspelled ''McBride''), was a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer from Desertmartin, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. ...

(1957–1984), an IRA terrorist killed by the SAS in 1984 * Antoine Brooks (born 1997), American football player *

Antoine Busnois Antoine Busnois (also Busnoys; – before 6 November 1492) was a French composer, singer and poet of early Renaissance music. Busnois and colleague Johannes Ockeghem were the leading European composers of the second half the 15th century, and ...

(1430–1492), a French composer and poet * Antoine Caldwell (born 1986), an American football player * Antoine Carr (born 1961), a former American basketball player * Antoine Carraby (born 1967), stage name DJ Yella, member of N.W.A * Antoine Cason (born 1986), an American football player *

Antoine Clamaran Antoine Clamaran-Danzelle (; born 8 November 1964) is a French house music producer, DJ and remixer. Clamaran was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine Neuilly-sur-Seine (; literally 'Neuilly on Seine'), also known simply as Neuilly, is a commune in the d ...

(born 1964), a French DJ * Antoine Coupland, (born 2003), Canadian soccer player *Antoine Depardieu/D'Coolette, a character from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' *

Antoine de Caunes Antoine de Caunes (born 1 December 1953) is a French television presenter, actor, writer and film director. He is the son of two prominent French personalities, television journalist-reporter Georges de Caunes and television announcer Jacquelin ...

(born 1953), French television presenter, actor, writer and film director *

Antoine de Jussieu Antoine de Jussieu (6 July 168622 April 1758) was a French naturalist, botanist, and physician. Jussieu was born in Lyon, the son of Christophe de Jussieu (or Dejussieu), an apothecary of some repute, who published a ''Nouveau traité de ...

(1686–1758), a French botanist * Antoine de Lhoyer (1768–1852), a French virtuoso guitarist and composer *Antoine Demarest, from the

Hooley Dooleys The Hooley Dooleys were an Australian children's music and performance act which began in 1996. Their material was aimed at children between the ages of two and seven. They originally appeared on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), b ...

* Antoine Dénériaz (born 1976), French alpine skier * Antoine Deparcieux (1703–1768), a French mathematician *

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, comte de Saint-Exupéry, simply known as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (, , ; 29 June 1900 – 31 July 1944), was a French writer, poet, aristocrat, journalist and pioneering aviator. He became a laureate of s ...

,(1900–1944), French aviator and writer * Antoine Dodson,(born 1986), American interviewee turned internet celebrity * Antoine Domino (1928–2017), American singer and pianist, better known as 'Fats Domino' *

Antoine Drouot General Antoine Drouot, Comte Drouot (11 January 1774 – 24 March 1847) was a French officer who fought in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Drouot is one of a select group who were present at both the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) an ...

(1774–1844), French officer who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars * Antoine Dubé (born 1947), member of the Canadian House of Commons * Antoine Dufour (born 1979), a French-Canadian acoustic guitarist * Antoine François Desrues (1744–1777), French poisoner *

Antoine Étex Antoine Étex (March 20, 1808 ParisJuly 14, 1888 Chaville) was a French sculptor, painter and architect. Biography He first exhibited in the Paris Salon of 1833, his work including a reproduction in marble of his ''Death of Hyacinthus'', and ...

(1808–1888), French sculptor, painter and architect *

Antoine Fauchery Antoine Julien Nicolas Fauchery (15 November 1823 – 1861) was a French adventurer, writer and photographer with republican sympathies. He participated in the national uprising in Poland in 1848 ( Greater Poland Uprising), opened a photographi ...

(1823–1861) was a French adventurer, writer and photographer *

Antoine Fuqua Antoine Fuqua (born May 30, 1965) is an American filmmaker, known for his work in the action and thriller genres. He was originally known as a director of music videos, and made his film debut in 1998 with '' The Replacement Killers''. His critic ...

(born 1966), an American film director *

Antoine Furetière Antoine Furetière (28 December 161914 May 1688) was a French scholar, writer, and lexicographer, known best for his satirical novel ''Scarron's City Romance''. He was expelled from the Académie Française for seeking to publish his own French ...

,(1619–1688), French scholar *

Antoine Galland Antoine Galland (; 4 April 1646 – 17 February 1715) was a French orientalist and archaeologist, most famous as the first European translator of ''One Thousand and One Nights'', which he called '' Les mille et une nuits''. His version of the ta ...

(1646–1715), French orientalist and archaeologist * Antoine Ghanem (1943–2007), Lebanese politician *

Antoine Griezmann Antoine Griezmann (; born 21 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the France national team. A versatile player, Griezmann is known for his attacking, passing, and supportiv ...

(born 1991), French football player * Antoine Héroet (1492–1568), French poet *

Antoine Izméry Antoine Izméry (died 11 September 1993) was a Haitian businessman and pro-democracy activist. Career Izméry, who was of Palestinian descent, was among the wealthiest people in Haiti. He was one of the most prominent backers of former President J ...

, (?-1993), Haitian businessman * Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho (born 1974), Brazilian racing driver * Antoine Karam (born 1950), Lebanese politician * Antoine Karam (politician) (born 1956), Lebanese politician * Antoine Konrad (born 1975), a Swiss DJ *

Antoine Lavoisier Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier ( , ; ; 26 August 17438 May 1794),
CNRS ( Antoine Adolphe Marcelin Marbot (1781–1844), French general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars *

Antoine François Marmontel Antoine François Marmontel () (18 July 1816 – 16 January 1898) was a French pianist, composer, teacher and musicographer. He is mainly known today as an influential teacher at the Paris Conservatory, where he taught many musicians who became ...

(1816–1898), French pianist, teacher and musicographer *Antoine McColister (born 1988), American rapper known professionally as

Ace Hood Antoine Franklin McColister (born May 11, 1988), better known by his stage name Ace Hood, is an American rapper. He was born in Port St. Lucie, Florida and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was signed to record producer DJ Khaled's label ...

* Antoine Merriweather, a character portrayed by David Alan Grier in the ''In Living Color'' sketch "Men on Film" *

Antoine Parent Antoine Parent (September 16, 1666 – September 26, 1716) was a French mathematician, born in Paris and died there, who wrote in 1700 on analytical geometry of three dimensions. His works were collected and published in three volumes at Paris in 1 ...

(1666–1716), French mathematician * Antoine Pinto (born 1991), French Muay Thai kickboxing * Antoine Pruneau (born 1989), Canadian gridiron football player * Antoine de Rochebrune (born 1964), French Roman Catholic priest * Antoine Sakr, Lebanese football player * Antoine Sibierski (born 1974), French former footballer * Antoine Sonrel (1804–1879), a French engraver, illustrator and photographer * Antoine Claire Thibaudeau (1765–1854), a French politician * Antoine Vermorel-Marques (born 1993), French politician * Antoine Walker (born 1976), American basketball player * Antoine Wesley (born 1997), American football player * Antoine Winfield (born 1977), American football player * Antoine Winfield Jr. (born 1998), American football player, son of Antoine Winfield * Antoine-Aimé Dorion (1818–1891), a French-Canadian politician and jurist * Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763–1810), a French sculptor *

Antoine-Jean Gros Antoine-Jean Gros (; 16 March 177125 June 1835) was a French painter of historical subjects. He was given title of Baron Gros in 1824. Gros studied under Jacques-Louis David in Paris and began an independent artistic career during the French R ...

(1771–1835), a French female painter *

Antoine-Marin Lemierre Antoine-Marin Lemierre (12 January 17334 July 1793) was a French dramatist and poet. Life He was born in Paris, into a poor family, but found a patron in the collector-general of taxes, Dupin, whose secretary he became. Lemierre gained his fir ...

(1733–1793), a French dramatist and poet

As a family name

Éric Antoine Éric Antoine (born 23 September 1976) is a French comedy magician, theatre director, actor and television presenter. In 2006, he was a contestant on the first season of '' La France a un incroyable talent'' on M6. Antoine has been one of the s ...

(born 1976), French comedy magician *

Guacolda Antoine Lazzerini Guacolda Antoine Lazzerini (11 April 1908 – 22 August 2015) was a Chilean mathematician and teacher of mathematics. Education and career Antoine's father died when Antoine was a teenager, and she began helping to support the family by teachin ...

(1908–2015), Chilean mathematician * Louis-Joseph Antoine (1846–1912), Walloon religions leader, founder of Antoinism *

Louis Antoine Louis Antoine (23 November 1888 – 8 February 1971) was a French mathematician who discovered Antoine's necklace, which J. W. Alexander used to construct Antoine's horned sphere. He lost his eyesight in the first World War, at the age of 29. Ear ...

(1888–1971), French mathematician *

André Antoine André Antoine (31 January 185823 October 1943) was a French actor, theatre manager, film director, author, and critic who is considered the father of modern mise en scène in France. Biography André Antoine was a clerk at the Paris Gas Utili ...

(1858–1943), French actor and director, founder of the Théâtre Libre * Jonathan Antoine (born 1995), English classical opera singer *

Josephine Antoine Josephine Antoine (October 27, 1907 – October 30, 1971) is a coloratura soprano, who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1936 through 1948 in 76 appearances, and was well known in "Un ballo in maschera", " Il barbiere di Siviglia", " Les contes ...

(1907–1971), American coloratura soprano *

Vinessa Antoine Vinessa Lynn Antoine (born July 21, 1983) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Judith Winters in the CBC comedy-drama '' Being Erica'' (2009-2011), Jordan Ashford in the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital'' (2014-18), and ...

(born 1983), Canadian actress

As a mononym

Antoine Antoine is a French given name (from the Latin ''Antonius'' meaning 'highly praise-worthy') that is a variant of Danton, Titouan, D'Anton and Antonin. The name is used in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, West Greenland, Haiti, French Guian ...

(born 1944), French musician and sailor * Antoine de Paris (1884–1976), Polish celebrity hairdresser

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