English Meaning: The name Anthony is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Anthony is: Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower.Latin Meaning: The name Anthony is a Latin baby name.In Latin the meaning of the name Anthony is: Highly praiseworthy. Famous bearer: Mark Antony, Roman triumvir and general who shared a throne with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.n the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Latin Meaning: The name Anthony is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Anthony is: Highly praiseworthy. Famous bearer: Mark Antony, Roman triumvir and general who shared a throne with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.