Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Priceless. Highly praiseworthy. See Anthony. Worthy of praise; of value. Saint Anthony is the patron sain of poor people. Antony and Cleopatra' and 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.' Mark Antony, roman triumvir and Cleopatra's lover.
Chaste, very holy. Ariadne was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth after killing the Minotaur. Form of the Greek Ariadne, meaning very holy. Variant of Greek Mythological Ariadne who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth.