Antony is a Latin-origin male name meaning "priceless" or "highly priceless." It derives from the Latin word "antonius," widely used among Roman emperors. Notable figures like Mark Antony contributed to its popularity. In different cultures, it translates as Antonius/Antonios in Greek, Антон (Anton) in Slavic, and אנטוניו (Antoni) in Hebrew. The name gained widespread use during the Middle Ages due to Saint Anthony of Padua. Throughout history, Antony has been used as both a given name and surname, borne by figures like Dutch scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek and current U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.