Alcides - Unique Boy Names

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Alcides

/ælˈsaɪdiːz/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Son of Zeus

Represents strength, divine heritage, and heroic endurance through trials and adversity.

Symbolism

Embodies courage, perseverance, and the triumph of virtue over suffering; symbolizes the archetypal hero's journey.

Etymology: Derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀλκίδης (Alkidēs), combining 'alkē' meaning 'strength' or 'might' and 'hēdēs' meaning 'descendant'; originally a patronymic form referring to Heracles as the son of Zeus.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

ancient

Cultural Background

Of Greek origin, Alcides is an epithet for the mythological hero Heracles (Hercules in Roman traditi

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