What is the connection of these names on a baptism record

[hallmark]

Child of John Lampher , Protestant + Anto Maher!!

Sponsor was Catharine!

[notaninch]

Thanks Hallmark  I can’t quite see Ann though   

No wonder I asked for expert advice and opinion.

John and Anne had the illigit son and Catherine who had 2 illigit sons with John's brother Thomas was the sponsor. it's the stuff of novels.

[hallmark]

Thanks Hallmark  I can’t quite see Ann though   

No wonder I asked for expert advice and opinion.

John and Anne had the illigit son and Catherine who had 2 illigit sons with John's brother Thomas was the sponsor. it's the stuff of novels.

A close family!   

[annclare]

Child of John, Protestant + Ann Maher!!

Sponsor was Catharine!

I believe it's Anto Maher not Ann . I have frequently seen Anto as personal name for  females especially in Tipperary.

annclare

[heywood]

That’s what puzzled me annclare and then I saw lots more. I have seen Anty a few times. I did wonder if that was a variation if Anastasia which is a very popular Wexford name.
Thanks for the clarification.

[hallmark]

I did correct myself!!

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=790976.msg6468359#msg6468359

[annclare]

You did indeed and I should read postings more carefully!!

[hallmark]

That’s what puzzled me annclare and then I saw lots more. I have seen Anty a few times. I did wonder if that was a variation if Anastasia which is a very popular Wexford name.
Thanks for the clarification.

I see it as female version of Anthony....


Antonia

[heywood]

Yes that sounds good.