Spyridon
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Spyridon
Spyridon derives from the Greek word "spyris" (σπυρίς), meaning basket, though its exact etymological development is debated; it may also relate to Greek roots meaning "to turn" or "to twist." The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and is borne by Saint Spyridon of Trimythous, a 4th-century Cypriot bishop venerated throughout the Orthodox Church, making it especially common in Greece and among Orthodox Christian communities.
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Etymology
Spyridon derives from the Greek word "spyris" (σπυρίς), meaning basket, though its exact etymological development is debated; it may also relate to Greek roots meaning "to turn" or "to twist." The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and is borne by Saint Spyridon of Trimythous, a 4th-century Cypriot bishop venerated throughout the Orthodox Church, making it especially common in Greece and among Orthodox Christian communities.
Spyridon currently ranks #13,970 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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