Anfernee
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About Anfernee
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.
Pronounced an-fer-NEE.
As of October 2026, Anfernee ranked #7255 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #597 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Anfernee on lists
Famous Anfernees
- 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
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"