Anfernee

Latin

"from Antium"

Anfernee Origin and Meaning

The name Anfernee is a boy's name.

Anfernee is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through NBA basketball star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway. The name originated as a unique phonetic spelling of Anthony, which comes from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless one' or 'highly praiseworthy.' While uncommon before the 1990s, Anfernee saw increased usage after Hardaway's rise to fame. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its distinctive spelling while maintaining the familiar sound of the traditional Anthony. The name carries athletic associations due to Hardaway's influence and represents an interesting example of creative naming that established its own identity beyond its origins.

Anfernee Rank in US Top 1000

# 839 in the US

Famous People Named Anfernee

• Anfernee Deon "Penny" Hardaway American basketball player
• Anfernee Tyrik Simons American basketball player
• Anfernee Jennings American NFL player
• Anfernee Jamal Dijksteel Dutch footballer
• Anfernee J'Nero Seymour Bahamian baseball player
• Anfernee Frederick Dominican footballer
• Anfernee Antron Grier American baseball player

The name Anfernee in Pop Culture

• "My apologies. I have a nephew named Anfernee and I know how mad he gets when I call him Anthony. Almost as mad as I get when I think about the fact that my sister named him Anfernee." , Quote said by Mr. Duvall in the movie "Mean Girls"