Anton
/ˈantɔn/masculine
The English name Anthony is translated into German as Anton.
Anton is the standard German masculine given name corresponding to Anthony.
Meaning: given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Anton is the standard name, Antonius is a Latinized version used specifically for historical figures or saints and Toni is a popular diminutive used as a nickname.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈantɔn/
Did you know?
- The name is often associated with the 'Antoniusfeuer', or St. Anthony's Fire, a historical term for ergotism, which provides a strange linguistic link between the name and medical history.
- While 'Anthony' often feels sophisticated in English, 'Anton' can sometimes carry a more down-to-earth, traditional, or even 'old-fashioned' connotation in modern Germany.
- The name Anton was historically linked to the Antonines, a dynasty of Roman emperors who presided over a golden age of the empire.
Examples in context
- Der Heilige Antonius von Padua ist der Schutzpatron der verlorenen Dinge.Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost things.This sentence shows the use of the historical form Antonius in the name of a patron saint.Tatoeba #9060534 by carlosalberto, translation #6366768 by Hybrid
- Ich heiße AnthonyI am called Anthony
- Mein Name ist AnthonyMy name is Anthony
- Mein Bruder heißt Anton.My brother's name is Anton.
- Ist das dein Freund Anton?Is that your friend Anton?
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are looking at old photographs.
- LauraWer ist dieser Mann auf dem Foto?Who is this man in the photo?
- FelixDas ist mein Onkel Anton.That is my uncle Anton.
- LauraEr sieht sehr nett aus.He looks very nice.
- FelixJa, Anton ist ein toller Mensch.Yes, Anton is a great person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anthony” translations and entries Anton, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
