The name Aristotle originates from the Greek name Ἀριστοτέλης (Aristoteles), which means 'the best purpose'. It is derived from the Greek words ἄριστος (aristos) meaning 'best' and τέλος (telos) meaning 'purpose, result, completion'. This name is most famously associated with the Greek philosopher Aristotle, who made significant contributions to Western thought in fields such as logic, metaphysics, ethics, and biology.