Anthem
Meaning of Anthem
The name Anthem constitutes a unisex appellation directly borrowed from the English common noun “anthem”—itself derived via medieval Latin antiphōna from Greek antiphōnía, originally denoting a responsorial song—whose primary denotation encompasses a hymn of praise or a national song of collective identity. As a given name in Anglo-American contexts, it conveys connotations of communal solidarity, civic ceremony and musical heritage, aligning with contemporary naming practices that valorize lexical borrowings for their semantic depth. Statistical data from the U.S. Social Security Administration reveal that Anthem has maintained a presence within the top 1,000 names since 2008, with annual occurrences ranging from five to twenty-one and corresponding ranks fluctuating between 881 and 929; this consistency points to its emergence as a distinctive choice for parents prioritizing conceptual resonance over traditional lineage. Phonetically rendered as AN-them (/ˈænθəm/), the name occupies a liminal space between abstract valor and lyrical expression, offering a technically precise yet emotionally reserved option for families seeking a contemporary identifier imbued with historical gravitas.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AN-them (/ˈænθəm/)
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