Philocles
Lover of glory or friend of renown.
Greece, Europe
Boy · P
Philocles
“Lover of glory or friend of renown.”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
A classical Greek masculine name composed of philos (lover or friend) and kleos (glory or renown). Historically, Philocles was an Athenian tragic poet of the 5th century BC, nephew of the famous tragedian Aeschylus.
It means "Lover of glory or friend of renown." Philocles has Greece and Europe origins. Philocles has a popularity score of 73 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Fi-lo-kleez. It is traditionally associated with None. It is associated with themes of Artistic, History and Literature. Its listed personality traits are Creative and Ambitious. It has 3 syllables and 9 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Aeschylus and Patroclus.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philocles mean?
The name Philocles means "Lover of glory or friend of renown."
What origin is the name Philocles?
Philocles has Greece and Europe origins.
Is Philocles a boy or girl name?
Philocles is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Philocles?
Philocles is pronounced Fi-lo-kleez.
Is Philocles popular?
Philocles has a popularity score of 73 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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