Antigone

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Antigone

Gender: Feminine
Language: English, Greek
Etymology:
Antigone comes from a Greek name meaning “Against Birth” from “anti” (against) and “gens” (birth)

History:
Antigone is a name from Greek mythology. Most famously, it is the name of the daughter of Oedipus, who was executed for defying the king and giving her rebellious brother a proper burial. It can be found occasionally from the 14th century on.

Pronunciation: ann-tig-oh-nee.

Alternates: Antigonia.

Famous Bearers:
Fictional Characters:
Antigone
In Greek legend, a princess who as buried alive for defying the king and giving her rebellious brother a proper burial.
Antigone
In Greek mythology, at wife of Peleus.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Antigone

Popularity of Antigone:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A