Greek · Boy name
Achilles
“meaning uncertain; possibly pain”
About the name Achilles
Achilles is a name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the hero of Homer’s ‘Iliad’. The etymology of the name is uncertain, though some scholars suggest a possible connection to the Greek word ‘achos’, meaning pain, but this is not definitively established. Achilles is renowned in Greek mythology for his strength, martial prowess, and his only vulnerability—his heel. The name has been used in literature and art to symbolize heroism and tragic fate.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly pain
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- uh-KIL-eez(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Achilleus
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Middle names for Achilles
- Achilles James
- Achilles Alexander
- Achilles Michael
- Achilles William
- Achilles Thomas
Questions about Achilles
- What does Achilles mean?
- Achilles is a Greek name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly pain".
- How do you pronounce Achilles?
- Achilles is pronounced uh-KIL-eez, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Achilles?
- Variants of Achilles include Achilleus.
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