Homer - Unique Boy Names

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Homer

/ˈhoʊmər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Host or guardian of prisoners

Represents wisdom, storytelling, and intellectual endurance; associated with the preservation of cultural heritage through epic poetry.

Symbolism

Embodies the power of narrative, the legacy of classical literature, and the timeless nature of human experience as expressed through myth and verse.

Etymology: Derived from the Ancient Greek name Ὅμηρος (Hómēros), possibly meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge' (from *homēros*), though its etymology is debated. Traditionally linked to the famed poet of Homeric epics.

Style & Origin

traditional
literary
ancient

Cultural Background

Of Greek origin, the name is historically tied to Homer, the legendary blind poet of ancient Greece

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