Pau lantern, derived from Latin origins, means 'small' and 'worshipful'. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name Anthony comes from Latin roots, signifying 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'. It gained popularity through Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Catholic priest and Doctor of the Church.
The name Paulanthony was quite popular among parents from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, with a total of 136 babies named Paulanthony born over these years. The peak years for this name were 1988 and 1989, with 13 and 11 births respectively. However, the popularity of the name seemed to fluctuate significantly from year to year, as there were many years with only a few births or none at all.