antti

Antti is a Finnish masculine given name. It is the Finnish form of Antonius, the Latin name from which Anthony ultimately derives. The name is used primarily in Finland and among Finnish-speaking communities, and has been common since the 20th century.

In Finnish, Antti is the standard form of the given name and appears in various contexts from formal documents to everyday usage. It is typically given to boys at birth and can be found across Finland.

Notable people named Antti include the writer Antti Tuuri (born 1939), a prominent Finnish novelist known for works depicting rural life and Finnish history; the ice hockey goaltender Antti Niemi (born 1983), who won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010; and the fellow goaltender Antti Raanta (born 1989), who has played in the NHL for several teams.

In contemporary Finland, Antti remains a recognizable and established given name, reflecting Finnish naming traditions that favor established, historically rooted names. The name is common across different regions and generations.