Chinese name for Anthony
Anthony is usually written 安东尼 (Ān Dōng Ní) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Anthony.
Anthony in Chinese, by sound
安东尼
Ān Dōng Ní
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Anthony
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 安桐.
安 opens Anthony with the same 'An' sound and joins 桐 for a graceful, grounded name.
安 matches the calm opening of Anthony and 宸 adds a dignified, noble weight.
About the name Anthony
Anthony is a Roman family name of uncertain Etruscan origin, later associated with the Latin antonius, possibly meaning priceless or praiseworthy.
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What is Anthony in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Anthony is 安东尼 (Ān Dōng Ní). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Anthony include 安桐 (ān tóng), 安宸 (ān chén), 桐瑞 (tóng ruì).
How do you write Anthony in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Anthony is written 安东尼. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 安桐.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Anthony?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 安桐 (ān tóng): 安 opens Anthony with the same 'An' sound and joins 桐 for a graceful, grounded name. 安宸 (ān chén): 安 matches the calm opening of Anthony and 宸 adds a dignified, noble weight. 桐瑞 (tóng ruì): 桐 stands for grace and 瑞 for a happy sign, giving Anthony a warm, elegant feel.
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