Hades
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hades
The name 'Hades' means "the unseen one" and derives from the Greek root *a-idēs* (ἀϊδής), combining the negative prefix *a-* with *idein* ("to see").
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Etymology
The name 'Hades' means "the unseen one" and derives from the Greek root *a-idēs* (ἀϊδής), combining the negative prefix *a-* with *idein* ("to see"). It is used in ancient Greek religion and mythology as the name of the god of the underworld and the realm itself, later adopted in Roman culture as Pluto, with no direct use in modern religions.
Hades currently ranks #2,901 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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