Anthony written in Chinese
安东尼 is the standard Chinese transliteration used in dictionaries, films, news, and translations, but as a personal name it sounds clearly imported because its rhythm follows foreign pronunciation rather than native Chinese naming style.
3 real Chinese names for Anthony
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Anthony and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · classic
Āntíng
“peaceful and dignified”
An in 安廷 gives a clear echo of the opening sound of Anthony, while the full name stays smoothly Chinese.
2 · bold
Ángtíng
“spirited and powerful”
Ang and ting loosely reflect the stress and strong consonants in Anthony without sounding like a transliteration.
3 · warm
Ānníng
“peaceful and steady”
The opening An closely matches the first syllable of Anthony, and Ning gives a soft ending that feels natural in Chinese.
A nickname friends might use
阿安 Ā'ān: a friendly nickname built from An, giving a warm and easygoing feel.
Add a Chinese family name
A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李安廷 (Lǐ Āntíng). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, traditionally associated with meanings like “priceless” or “highly worthy.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Anthony in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 安东尼, pronounced Āndōngní. 安东尼 is the standard Chinese transliteration used in dictionaries, films, news, and translations, but as a personal name it sounds clearly imported because its rhythm follows foreign pronunciation rather than native Chinese naming style.
What is a good Chinese name for Anthony?
Natural options that echo the sound of Anthony: 安廷 (Āntíng, “peaceful and dignified”); 昂霆 (Ángtíng, “spirited and powerful”); 安宁 (Ānníng, “peaceful and steady”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Anthony in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 安东尼. As a real Chinese given name: for example 安廷 (安 = peace, calm, 廷 = court, dignity).
Can I use 安东尼 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.