Achilles

Grief of the people, greatest warrior of the Trojan War

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Achilles meaning & origin

Achilles is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Grief of the people, greatest warrior of the Trojan War". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

ah-KIL-eez

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Achilles. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

AceAchi

Middle Name Ideas

  • Achilles Achilles James
  • Achilles Achilles Victor
  • Achilles Achilles Storm

Famous Namesakes

  • Achilles (mythological warrior)
  • Achilles Tendons (anatomy)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Achilles

What does the name Achilles mean?

Achilles is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Grief of the people, greatest warrior of the Trojan War". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Achilles?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ah-KIL-eez. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Achilles?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Achilles. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Achilles?

Ideas to try include Ace, Achi. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Achilles?

Try Achilles Achilles James, Achilles Achilles Victor, Achilles Achilles Storm aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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