What origin is the name Antigone?

Antigone comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Antigone a popular name?

Antigone is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Antigone?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Antigone — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Antigone

Q: Is Antigone a rare name?

Yes. Antigone does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Antigone

Antigone

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Antigone is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.".

With greek roots, Antigone is a girl name that means "A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Antigone

Very rare in US records

What does Antigone mean?

Antigone is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning in place of parents or implying strength, famous as the daughter of Oedipus in tragedy.".

Is Antigone a rare name?

Yes. Antigone does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Antigone

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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