Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
"The historical records detail how Anthony, the Roman general who fought alongside Julius Caesar, abandoned his marriage to pursue an alliance with Cleopatra before their final defeat at Actium."
United States suffragist (1820-1906)
"Susan B. Anthony was a leading figure in the fight for women's right to vote in the late 19th century."
A male given name from Latin, in regular use since the Middle Ages.
"Anthony was a popular choice for parents naming their sons during the Renaissance era."
The name Anthony comes from Latin Antōnius, a Roman family name that was most likely borrowed from an ancient Etruscan word rather than Greek or Hebrew origins. Although some scholars have suggested it might be related to the Etruscan sky god Ani, its exact meaning remains uncertain today.