Antto as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antto

What is the meaning of the name Antto ?

The baby name Antto is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: [ˈantːo]; respelling: AHN-toh.

Antto is Finnish in Origin.

Antto is a Finnish masculine given name, used both as a familiar short form and as a standalone choice. In Finland it most often shortens Anttoni (the Finnish form of Anthony) and, less commonly, Antti (the national form of Andrew). It is documented as an independent given name in late-20th-century Finland and remains uncommon but recognizable, aligning with Finnish preferences for compact -o endings and doubled consonants.

Meaning depends on the source form. From Anttoni/Antonius it traces to a Roman family name of likely Etruscan origin, widely interpreted in modern name lore as “priceless” or “of inestimable worth,” reinforced by the fame of Saints Anthony. From Antti/Andreas it carries the Greek sense “manly, brave.” Close variants and cognates include Anttoni, Antti, Anttu, Anto (Estonian/Croatian), Anton, Antoni, Antonio, and Toni, offering numerous cross-cultural connections.