'Antony' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Antonius', which was a Roman family name probably of Etruscan origin.

'Antony' changed from the Latin name 'Antonius' and passed into Medieval and Middle English (also appearing in Classical and Early Modern sources such as Marcus Antonius/Mark Antony), ultimately surviving as the modern English given name 'Antony' (with 'Anthony' as a common variant).

Initially it was a Roman family name ('Antonius'); over time it evolved chiefly into a male given name in many European languages, including English ('Antony'/'Anthony').