Mentor
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mentor
Mentor derives from Greek mythology, meaning "advisor" or "wise counselor," rooted in the character Mentor from Homer's *Odyssey* who guided Telemachus.
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Etymology
Mentor derives from Greek mythology, meaning "advisor" or "wise counselor," rooted in the character Mentor from Homer's *Odyssey* who guided Telemachus. The name is primarily used in Western cultures influenced by classical literature and has no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the modern era as both a given name and a common noun for advisors.
Mentor currently ranks #3,015 in the United States as a boy's name.
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