Antwanne

Antwanne appears to be a variant spelling of Antoine, which is the French form of Anthony (ultimately from the Roman family name Antonius, possibly meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'). This particular spelling variation emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The addition of the double 'n' and the 'w' creates a distinctive spelling while maintaining the approximate pronunciation of the original name. Other variants include Antwan, Antwon, and Antywon. This name exemplifies the modern trend of personalized spelling adaptations that create unique identities while maintaining phonetic connections to traditional names. Usage records show Antwanne appearing from the 1980s onward, though it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Antoine variants.

Pronounced an-TWAN.

As of October 2026, Antwanne ranked #5567 in US births in 1980 SSA, peaked at #4831 in 1975.