Antigoni

ah-dee-GHO-nee

Greek

"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"

Antigoni Origin and Meaning

The name Antigoni is a girl's name meaning "worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents".

The Greek form of Antigone. In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Although Antigone is considered a brave choice abroad, Antigoni is a well-used name in Greece.