Anthony is one of the most beloved Christian baby boy names of all time, meaning priceless, praiseworthy, and flourishing — a name associated with one of the most universally loved saints in the Catholic tradition. Saint Anthony of Padua — the thirteenth-century Franciscan friar from Portugal — is one of the most popular saints in the world, venerated by Catholics everywhere for his extraordinary miracles, his eloquent preaching, and his special intercession for finding lost things and lost people. In Goa and other Catholic communities of India, Saint Anthony is particularly beloved and his feast day on June 13th is celebrated with great devotion. The name Anthony carries the warm, generous, and powerful legacy of this beloved saint, and is also widely used by Protestant and evangelical Christian communities in India who appreciate its biblical and traditional Christian weight. It is easy to say, widely recognised, and carries a cheerful, generous energy.