Antino is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. It was popularized during the Roman Empire through its use by notable individuals such as Emperor Marcus Aurelius' adoptive son, Lucius Verus Antoninus, also known as Antinous. The name signifies 'priceless,' or 'prized one.' It is composed of the Latin prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before,' and '-inus' a suffix denoting belonging to or derived from. Antino is pronounced /an-TEE-no/ in English, with emphasis on the first syllable.
The name Antino experienced periods of popularity and decline over the years. It peaked around 1975-1976 with 12 births, but has since become less common, with fewer than 8 births annually from 1984 onwards. However, there was a slight resurgence in recent years with 5 births recorded in both 2011 and 2012. Overall, Antino has been given to 126 children over the span of these years.