Polydore
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Polydore
Polydore derives from the Greek elements "poly" (many) and "doron" (gift), meaning "giver of many gifts" or "much-giving." The name has roots in ancient Greek and was later adopted by Christian cultures, particularly in France and Italy, where it was borne by saints and Renaissance figures like the humanist Polydore Vergil (1470–1555).
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Etymology
Polydore derives from the Greek elements "poly" (many) and "doron" (gift), meaning "giver of many gifts" or "much-giving." The name has roots in ancient Greek and was later adopted by Christian cultures, particularly in France and Italy, where it was borne by saints and Renaissance figures like the humanist Polydore Vergil (1470–1555).
Polydore currently ranks #967 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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