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Daedalus

DED-uh-lus

Daedalus is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “From the Greek word 'daidalos' meaning 'skillfully wrought.' Daedalus was a legendary craftsman and inventor in Greek mythology.”, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Daedalus Means

From the Greek word 'daidalos' meaning 'skillfully wrought.' Daedalus was a legendary craftsman and inventor in Greek mythology.

The Story of Daedalus

Before the age of flight, there was a legend of a craftsman whose ingenuity took him to the skies.

Daedalus hails from ancient Greece, a name derived from 'daidalos,' meaning 'skillfully wrought.' This legendary figure was an architect and inventor, renowned for his brilliant, if sometimes perilous, creations.

When you imagine your son, you see a mind alive with possibility, a creator of his own world. Daedalus is a name for a child who will approach challenges with intelligence and resourcefulness, building wonders from his dreams.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Daedalus

    Legendary Greek craftsman and inventor.

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentResourcefulInnovative

Peak Year

#8 in 2018

Total Births

15

First Recorded

2015

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