Male Name
Apollonides
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
theophoric names
Writing Systems
ἈπολλωνίδηςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Apollonides originates from ancient Greek, meaning 'son of Apollo'. It is derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo, combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides), which denotes 'son of'. This name was commonly used in ancient Greece to signify a familial or divine connection to Apollo, the god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light, and knowledge.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἀπολλωνίδης
Evolution:
The name evolved from its original Greek form to Latinized versions used in Roman contexts, and later adapted into various European languages during the Renaissance as classical names regained popular...
Source:
Greek mythology and linguistic studies