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Achilles

uh-KIL-eez

Popularity

#1221

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,691

Peak Year

#257 in 2018

First Recorded

1912

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek name Akhilleus, of uncertain meaning but often associated with 'grief' or 'pain of the people'. A hero in Greek mythology.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Achilles

    Legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

BraveStrongCourageous

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