Antigone
Pronunciation: [ at-IHG-uhn-ee ]
Antigone is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,993 in the US, popular nicknames include Ant, Any, and Antie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Antigone is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced at-IHG-uhn-ee.
Parents who love the name Antigone often also consider Sorina, Claudinette, Terran .
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Historical Record
Antigone first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 388 babies have been named Antigone in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Antigone is past its peak , currently ranked #22,993 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,993
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Antigone
Antigone is a girl name .
Antigone is currently ranked #22,993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Antigone include Ant, Any, Antie, and Antiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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