it was from St. Antonio de Padova, the patron saint of children, poor people, prisoners, glass blowers, people who lost something and barren women.. and from St. Antonio Abate, the patron saint of bakers, animals, and grocers..
2006-11-24 20:31:40
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answered by Lala 3
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The girl's name Antoinette is pronounced ann-twa-NET. It is of French origin. Feminine diminutive of Antoine, from Anthony. Also a diminutive of Ann. Indelibly linked with French Queen Marie Antoinette. Ballerina Antoinette Sibley.
Antoinette has 22 variant forms: Antionette, Antonetta, Antonia, Antonie, Antonietta, Antonina, Antonine, Antonique, Antwahnette, Antwanetta, Antwinett, Netta, Netti, Nettie, Netty, Toinette, Tonette, Toni, Tonia, Tonie, Tony and Tonye.
It is not a biblical name.
2006-11-25 04:46:30
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answered by Twisted Maggie 6
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Of Antonius.
""""Origin: English
Meaning: Feminine form of Anthony: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower.
Origin: French
Meaning: Beyond praise. French feminine form of Anthony generally associated with French queen Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, guillotined during the French Revolution.
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Praiseworthy. Feminine of Anthony.
2006-11-25 04:41:27
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answered by Nikki 7
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According to the following sources, this name is a derivative of "Antonio" / "Anthony", and means "princess":
http://www.grifasi-sicilia.com/dimmicomegbr.html
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/tools/babynamer/results/0,20081,ANTONIO__M,00.html,00.html
Though not biblical, there is apparently a connection to Saint Antonio da Padova.
2006-11-25 04:33:17
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answered by Predictor 3
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Marie Antoinette was Louis xvi's wife, I guess
there's a movie been made on this as well
2006-11-25 04:32:38
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answered by Anonymous
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