Antonello

A romantic and elaborate form of the popular Antonio, popular in Italy back in the 90s — and during the Renaissance period too. With playful shortform Nello and grounded Anton too, it has been borne by the 15th-century Italian painter Antonello da Messina, by singer Antonello Venditti, and actor Antonello Fassari.

While feminine form Antonella is a familiar choice in the US, Antonello remains rare, given to around 20 boys since the 2000s.

Pronounced ahn-tuh-NEL-oh.

As of October 2026, Antonello ranked #10904 for boys in US births in 2023 SSA.