I was thinking it may sound too pretentious of you're not of the right ethnicity. No good reason for asking, just popped into my head.
2007-06-14 17:17:40 · 17 answers · asked by Renee 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I understand that you aren't sure about using that name, but it really is a good one.
As people move all over the world, people hear new names and the lines between cultures soften. I think Antonio will do very well for an English man.
2007-06-14 18:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by LC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you're afraid of seeming pretentious, you could make it Anthony, but i really see nothing wrong with Antonio. Besides, he could end up going by Tony either way,anyhow.
PS Antonio Bandares isn't Italian. And if you do name your son/future son Antonio and people ask, you could just tell them you're a fan of Banderes, or something. But really, it should need no explanation. It's a nice name, regardless of ethnicity.
2007-06-15 00:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Understood 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its fine to name outside of your ethnicity. I know that if I saw the name I would think of someone that was italian though. I children named stefano and efastino but they are very italian and there parents names are luiciana and salvatore. It's up to you though. Some other suggestions might be...
Abram
Alec
William
Owen
Evan
Lucas
2007-06-15 00:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mel E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I'm Spanish. Although Antonio it's a quite common name in Spanish, I like that name a lot.
I dont' think you have to be Spanish or Italian to call your son like that. There are many people in Latin America who are actually Spanish and give their children English names.
If you like it, go for it!;)
2007-06-15 08:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by Fleur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Antonio is fine for a child who is english. My nephews name is Marcus Antonio after his father Antonio Marc and is also english.
good luck!
2007-06-15 06:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know tons of guys named Antonio and none of them are Italian.
2007-06-15 00:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Antonio. Break the stereotype!
2007-06-15 00:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by laurita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Te he he .... Im Italian ....well Australian but parents are Italian ..... and i LOVE THAT NAME .... its a reallllly nice name for a little boy and for a grown man
dont worry about what any one thinks if you like the name GO for it .... also he can shorten his name to Tony when he grows up if he wishes ....
Go for it ... it is a very nice name
2007-06-15 00:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by bella_t13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are in the day and age where we cross the lines of what is proper for what nationality.
I think Antonnio is a fantastic name. If you can nick name him Anton or Tony.
2007-06-15 00:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thinks its fine - everyone knows how to say it and I have known black & hispanic Antonio's so I wouldnt worry about your child's ethnic background.
2007-06-15 07:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by jillmarie2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋