Antonine

Antonine is a French feminine form of the Latin name Antoninus, itself a derivative of the Roman family name Antonius, whose deeper origin is uncertain though it may derive from an Etruscan root. The name was borne by the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, whose dynasty gave rise to the adjective Antonine as a historical label for that imperial era. As a given name it remains chiefly found in French-speaking regions. Related forms include Antonina, Antoinette, and Antonina.