Achilles name meaning
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What does Achilles mean?
Popular boy name Achilles is of Old Greek, Latinized, German and English origin, specifically used in Hindi, Swedish, Finnish, Greek, Danish, Norwegian and German languages, meaning of Achilles is "Pain, Lipless, Without and Kheilea = Lips or Pain, Distress".
It is celebrated on May 12th.
How do I pronounce Achilles?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Achilles is ach(il)-les.
Variants of Achilles
Middle Names for Achilles
Linkin, Lemuel, Jeen, view more middle names that goes with Achilles
Names that rhyme with AchillesHow popular is the name Achilles?
A common name in United States with over 2570 new-borns have been given the name since 1912. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 857th when 254 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Achilles is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2006, peaked in 2017 when it ranked 2512nd. Also, it is uncommon in France, where it has been in use since 1900 and peaked in 1903 when it ranked 415th.
In Belgium, it has been in use since 2000 and peaked in 2016 when it ranked 636th. Over 125 people have been named Achilles in Belgium.
Achilles is a common name in Brazil and Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Uganda, Bangladesh, Ghana, Greece, Saudi Arabia and DR Congo.
At least, 5000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1229 | 159 |
| 2022 | 1118 | 188 |
| 2021 | 1088 | 191 |
| 2020 | 1047 | 192 |
| 2019 | 1005 | 207 |
| 2018 | 855 | 257 |
| 2017 | 910 | 234 |
| 2016 | 932 | 227 |
| 2015 | 964 | 214 |
| 2014 | 1117 | 171 |
Facts
Achilles in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 54 | 148 | 0 | 18 |
 | 0 | 42 | 30 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Achilles?
When it comes to your career, you are fully dedicated to your job and like to get things done as soon as possible, so you can relax later. You have a restless spirit and booming energy. You easily adapt to new environments and want to hang around with new people. You are a person of many talents but prefer to play on the safe side when it comes to earning profits. You need to open up and allow your closest ones to enter your real world.
If you like Achilles, you would love these names
- Auxane - Meaning of Auxane is Hospitable is originated from Greek
- Kristoffer - Darling Kristoffer mostly is used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian aimed at baby boys, meaning of Kristoffer is "Christ Carrier or Carrying Christ" has its origin in Old Greek
- Steffi - Substantially used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian unexpected, Steffi has origin in Old Greek, a girl name, meaning of Steffi is "Crowning or Crown"
- Catherine - Prominent and Ceaseless Catherine is originated from Old Greek is used specifically in Kannada and English, Catherine means "Pure, Innocent or Torture" is given to both genders
- Katrijn - Prevalently used in Dutch, Katrijn is used as a baby girl name that came from Old Greek, meaning of Katrijn is "The Pure"
Sibling Names for Achilles
Achilles is a strong and powerful name that has been around for centuries. It symbolizes leadership and strength. Below you will find some great sibling names for your little one that can embody the same values as Achilles.
Sister to Achilles
Names for Achilles's brother
Famous people named Achilles
- Achilles Tatius, Roman era Greek writer of the 2nd century whose fame is attached to his only surviving work
- Achilles Rizzoli, anonymous during his lifetime
- Achilles Gasser, German physician and astrologer
- Achilles Frydman, Polish chess player
- Achilles Statius, Portuguese humanist and writer, since 1555 living
- Achilles Daunt, noted Irish preacher and homilist
- Achilles Alferaki, Russian composer and statesman of Greek descent
- Achilles Painter, vase-painter active ca
Lists having Achilles
- Boy names beginning with A
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Latin Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Hindi Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Indian Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Pain
- Baby Names that mean One
- Baby Names that mean Beautiful
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls