Antonia Melson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Antonia Melson — Spanish
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Antonia Melson is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Antonia is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio. The surname Melson: C.W. Melson (1929–1981), American politician Charles L. Melson (1904-1981), American admiral Isaac Melson Meekins (1875–1946), U.S. federal judge Joe Melson (born May 1935), American singer and songwriter Juanita Melson (1940s–2017), Singaporean radio personality Kenneth E. Melson (born c. 1948), American lawyer and acting ATF Director Robert Melson (political scientist), professor emeritus of political science and Jewish studies at Purdue University Silas Melson (born 1996), American basketball player Antonia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Antonia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Antonia

Spanish

Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio.

Surname: Melson

Hebrew

C.W. Melson (1929–1981), American politician Charles L. Melson (1904-1981), American admiral Isaac Melson Meekins (1875–1946), U.S. federal judge Joe Melson (born May 1935), American singer and songwriter Juanita Melson (1940s–2017), Singaporean radio personality Kenneth E. Melson (born c. 1948), American lawyer and acting ATF Director Robert Melson (political scientist), professor emeritus of political science and Jewish studies at Purdue University Silas Melson (born 1996), American basketball player

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Antonia Melson

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 Antonia Melson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Antonia?
The first name Antonia originates from Spanish. Antonia, Antónia, Antônia, or Antonía is a feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family. Its meaning is "priceless", "praiseworthy" and "beautiful". Antonia is a Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Maltese name used in many parts of the world. Antonia is a Spanish, Italian, Polish and Maltese feminine form of Anton/Antonio used in Italy, Spain, Malta, Switzerland, Argentina and other countries. Antónia (European Portuguese) and Antônia (Brazilian Portuguese) are Portuguese variants of António/Antônio.
When was Antonia most popular?
The name Antonia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Melson?
The surname Melson originates from Hebrew. C.W. Melson (1929–1981), American politician Charles L. Melson (1904-1981), American admiral Isaac Melson Meekins (1875–1946), U.S. federal judge Joe Melson (born May 1935), American singer and songwriter Juanita Melson (1940s–2017), Singaporean radio personality Kenneth E. Melson (born c. 1948), American lawyer and acting ATF Director Robert Melson (political scientist), professor emeritus of political science and Jewish studies at Purdue University Silas Melson (born 1996), American basketball player
What are the origins of the name Antonia Melson?
The name Antonia Melson combines two different traditions: the first name Antonia has Spanish roots, while the surname Melson originates from Hebrew.
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