Antoinette May

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Antoinette May — Latin
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Antoinette May is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Antoinette is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Antoinette is a given name, that is a diminutive feminine form of Antoine and Antonia (from Latin Antonius). People with the name include: Antoinette de Maignelais, Baroness of Villequier by marriage (1434–1474), mistress of Charles VII of France and later of Francis II, Duke of Brittany Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1696–1762) Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1779–1824) Antoinette de Mérode (1828–1864), Princess of Monaco Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg (1838–1908) Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy (1920–2011) Antoinette de Beaucaire (1840–1865), Occita. The surname May: May is a surname of Germanic (Saxon) and, independently, of Gaelic origin. There are many variants used in English-speaking countries, as well as several variants used in Germany. The Scottish May is a sept of Clan Donald. The surname "May" remains a common surname in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, as well as among Russians of German origin; possibly also persisting in areas of the Netherlands and France. Antoinette is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Antoinette reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Antoinette

Latin

Antoinette is a given name, that is a diminutive feminine form of Antoine and Antonia (from Latin Antonius). People with the name include: Antoinette de Maignelais, Baroness of Villequier by marriage (1434–1474), mistress of Charles VII of France and later of Francis II, Duke of Brittany Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1696–1762) Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1779–1824) Antoinette de Mérode (1828–1864), Princess of Monaco Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg (1838–1908) Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy (1920–2011) Antoinette de Beaucaire (1840–1865), Occita.

Surname: May

Germanic

May is a surname of Germanic (Saxon) and, independently, of Gaelic origin. There are many variants used in English-speaking countries, as well as several variants used in Germany. The Scottish May is a sept of Clan Donald. The surname "May" remains a common surname in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, as well as among Russians of German origin; possibly also persisting in areas of the Netherlands and France.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Antoinette is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Antoinette by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Antoinette May

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Antoinette May:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Antoinette?
The first name Antoinette originates from Latin. Antoinette is a given name, that is a diminutive feminine form of Antoine and Antonia (from Latin Antonius). People with the name include: Antoinette de Maignelais, Baroness of Villequier by marriage (1434–1474), mistress of Charles VII of France and later of Francis II, Duke of Brittany Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1696–1762) Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1779–1824) Antoinette de Mérode (1828–1864), Princess of Monaco Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg (1838–1908) Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy (1920–2011) Antoinette de Beaucaire (1840–1865), Occita.
When was Antoinette most popular?
The name Antoinette reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname May?
The surname May originates from Germanic. May is a surname of Germanic (Saxon) and, independently, of Gaelic origin. There are many variants used in English-speaking countries, as well as several variants used in Germany. The Scottish May is a sept of Clan Donald. The surname "May" remains a common surname in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, as well as among Russians of German origin; possibly also persisting in areas of the Netherlands and France.
What are the origins of the name Antoinette May?
The name Antoinette May combines two different traditions: the first name Antoinette has Latin roots, while the surname May originates from Germanic.
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