Day of Saint Antonio Abad, January 17. Names for children
Antonio is a name for a child of Etruscan origin, so its meaning is not clear. There seems to be a general agreement to give a sense of 'who faces their adversaries', but the proposed etymologies are very varied. It is a name of full relevance that has been transmitted to us through the Latin tradit
Antonio is a name for a child of Etruscan origin, so its meaning is not clear. There seems to be a general agreement to give a sense of 'who faces their adversaries', but the proposed etymologies are very varied.
It is a name of full relevance that has been transmitted to us through the Latin tradition. Although there are many saints with the name Antonio, but on January 17 la the onomastic of San Antonio Abad celebra is celebrated. Curiosities about the name AntonioThe name Antonio has many variants well known in all languages. In English Anthony and in French Antoine, this name has a great variety of diminutives like Tony, Toño or Toñin. In Catalan Antoni and in Basque Andoni, it is the ideal name for any child, since Antonio prints a great strength of character and security in himself.
If your son Antonio was born on January 17, his name refers to San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals and precursor of monastic life. This saint was also known as "the hermit" because of his experience in Egypt, where he lived in solitude and founded the first monasteries. In the iconography always presents San Antonio Abad surrounded by domestic animals for which he felt real passion.
The life of San Antonio Abada was marked by two factors: his inner struggle against temptations and the healing and protection of animals. And it is precisely their activity with animals that has led to many rural festivities throughout the Spanish geography. Surely you know somewhere where San Anton is celebrated in style.
The name Antonio is considered a very frequent name and it does not cost us much to find personalities from all areas that bear the name of your child. Actors like Anthony Hopkins or Antonio Banderas from Malaga, artists like Antoni Tapies or Antonio Gaudí, writers like Antonio Gala or Antonio Buero Vallejo, without forgetting the great poet Antonio Machado.
To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.
And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.
Laura Sánchez.
GuiaInfantil.com
