Antonietta

Antonietta is an Italian feminine diminutive of Antonia, itself the feminine form of the Latin family name Antonius, of uncertain ultimate origin, though it may derive from an Etruscan root. The name gained widespread use across Italy and other Romance-speaking regions, carried in part by devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua. Antonietta has been borne by notable figures in Italian culture and history, lending it an air of classical elegance. Related forms include Antoinette in French, Antonina in Slavic traditions, and the masculine Antonino.