Antinous

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Like a flower" or "Opponent"
Pronunciation
an-TEE-nus
‘AHN-TEE-NO-UUS‘(Classical Greek)
‘an-TIN-oh-us‘(English)
Popularity
Antinous is not a commonly used name in the world.

cartoon of the name Antinous
Cartoon of Antinous

Antinous Name meanings & History

"Like a flower" or "Opponent". Latinized form of Antinoos. This name was borne by the favourite and lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD). Antinous is a rare name and may be seen as a unique and unconventional choice for parents.

Zodiac Sign of Antinous: Action Aries

Synonyms of Antinous:

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nervous,Neat,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition

T: Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tacky,Touchy,Truth,Talkative,Tireless

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate

U: Universality,Utopia,Undermining,Unity,Understanding

S: Sex,Status,Solidity,Security,Social Standing,Success,Sensuality

Antinous is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name

Famous People

The most famous Antinous is the one beloved by Emperor Hadrian in ancient Rome.

Related Names to Antinous

Anaxagoras, Alexandros, Aristide, Apollo, Ares