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Re: Anthony
Right. But my subsequent search for the etymology of the name "Anton, son of Heracles" or then "Antonus, son of Hercules" was not successful, and neither did it lead to a hint about the origin of the "priceless" folk etymology.Some more speculations can be found here:
http://forum.wordreference.com/threads/origin-of-the-name-antonia-antonio.2375252/
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Even though there is more meaning to be had, descendancy from a legendary figure may have been the main point of pride. That seems to be the case for Julius, son of Julus.
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