Antigone
Pronunciation: [ at-IHG-uhn-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- 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, Anti, Antiy, Antiie, Antig, Antigy, Antigie, One, Oney, Any, Anie, and Antkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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