Lysander

Liberator; one who is freed.

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Lysander meaning & origin

Lysander is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Liberator; one who is freed.". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

ly-SAN-der

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

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

Nicknames

LysAndy

Middle Name Ideas

  • Lysander Jude
  • Lysander Sebastian
  • Lysander Oliver

Famous Namesakes

  • Lysander from A Midsummer Night's Dream

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 Lysander

What does the name Lysander mean?

Lysander is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Liberator; one who is freed.". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Lysander?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ly-SAN-der. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Lysander?

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

What nickname ideas could work for Lysander?

Ideas to try include Lys, Andy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Lysander?

Try Lysander Jude, Lysander Sebastian, Lysander Oliver aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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