Antenor

Greek

"instead of a man; compared to a man"

Antenor Origin and Meaning

The name Antenor is a boy's name meaning "instead of a man; compared to a man".

A grandiose name, borne by a 6th century Athenian sculptor and by the advisor of King Priam during the Trojan war, Antenor feels both arty and ancient. It derives from the Greek elements anti meaning "against" or "compared to" and aner meaning "man".

A mythological and a Shakespearean name, Antenor is familiar in Brazil, Haiti, Bolivia, and Peru, with more contemporary bearers including politician and anthropologist Anténor Firmin and footballer Antenor Machado Filho.

Spelled Anténor in French, the name could perhaps read too much like "antenna" for English speakers.