'Anthonomus' originates from New Latin, ultimately from Ancient Greek, specifically the words 'anthos' and 'nomos', where 'anthos' meant 'flower' and 'nomos' meant 'dweller'.

'Anthonomus' was coined as a New Latin taxonomic name formed from Greek roots and adopted into scientific entomological usage in the 19th century, becoming the modern genus name 'Anthonomus'.

Initially, it meant 'flower-dweller', but over time it evolved into its current meaning as the taxonomic name for a genus of weevils.