How to say it
an · to · NEL · la
ˌæn.təˈnɛl.ə
Feminine
Antonella
Of Antonius
What it means
An Italian diminutive of Antonia, the feminine of the Roman Antonius (Anthony), often warmly glossed 'priceless one.'
Antonella is the Italian little-one form of Antonia, the feminine of the old Roman family name Antonius, the source of Anthony. The Renaissance folk gloss 'priceless' stuck to the whole Anthony family, though the original meaning is lost. It is a staple across Italy and Latin America. Anto and Nella are the usual shorts.
How to spell Antonella
The standard spelling is Antonella. Common variants include Antonela, Antoniella, Antonietta, but Antonella is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #233 in 2024, currently #284 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Nickname
Anto and Nella are the everyday shorts.
- Spelling
Italian uses the double-l Antonella; Spanish often drops one to Antonela.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Antonella Clerici Italian television presenter
Spelling variants
- Antonela
- Antoniella
- Antonietta
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Common questions
- What does the name Antonella mean?
- An Italian diminutive of Antonia, the feminine of the Roman Antonius (Anthony), often warmly glossed 'priceless one.'
- What does Antonella mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Antonella means "Of Antonius." Antonella is the Italian little-one form of Antonia, the feminine of the old Roman family name Antonius, the source of Anthony. The Renaissance folk gloss 'priceless' stuck to the whole Anthony family, though the original meaning is lost. It is a staple across Italy and Latin America. Anto and Nella are the usual shorts.
- Is Antonella short for Antonia?
- Yes. Antonella is a short form of Antonia, and it carries the same meaning, "Of Antonius." These days many parents use Antonella as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Antonella?
- Antonella is pronounced ˌæn.təˈnɛl.ə. Say it as an-to-NEL-la, with the stress on the "nel" syllable.
- How do you spell Antonella?
- The standard spelling is Antonella. Common spelling variants include Antonela, Antoniella, Antonietta.
- Is Antonella a boy or girl name?
- Antonella is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Antonella?
- Antonella ranked #284 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.