When choosing a child’s name, parents are guided by various criteria. Many choose names like Maja, Anna, Katarzyna or Julia, who have enjoyed unflagging popularity for years, but they have recently joined their group – Antonia. According to the data collected in the PESEL register in the first half of 2025, they were given to 1207 girls. It gave 11th place after Zofia, Hanna or Oliwia.
This is the name of Latin origin, Antonin is the male equivalent. It was created with the help of the suffix -inus, -in, meaning belonging. Name means “praiseworthy”. The first mention of this name in Poland appeared in the 17th century, although the Antonio form was previously popular. It was the most popular in the 20th century, currently it returns to favor and has been living in the second ten most likely given names for several years.
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Women and girls with this name have several dates to choose from. Antonina’s name day fall out: February 25, May 3, May 4 and June 12. Most often they are celebrated on May 4.
Most often they are: Antonia, Antoninka, Antosia, Antośka, Tola, Toleczka, Tolinka, Tonia, Tosia, Tosiek, Tosieńka and Tosik. Sometimes they are also diminished to a separately functioning name Nina, using the diminutives of Ninka or Nineczka.
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Women with this name Features such as creativity, strength and commitment are assignedwhich often lead them to success in various fields. They work great in the roles of leaders, they do well in difficult situations and focus on their plans – they do not rock in the clouds, although they can be artistic souls. They work well in positions where they have to cooperate with other people.
Popular people with this name include:
- Antonina Barczewska – theater, film and television actress.
- Antonina Campi – opera singer.
- Antonina Choroszy – actress.
- Antonina Grygowa – political and social activist.
- Antonina Kawecka – opera singer, soprano.
- Antonina Kłoskowska – sociologist.
- Antonina Krzysztoń – singer.
- Antonina Taborowicz – athlete.
- Antonina Zetowa – Bulgarian volleyball player.
