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    Anchises

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Anchises

    Anchises

    Boy
    greek
    3 syllables

    Anchises is a greek boy's name meaning "Father of aeneas in ancient greek mythology".

    Parents who choose Anchises pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "Father of aeneas in ancient greek mythology". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Father of aeneas in ancient greek mythology

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Anchises

    Very rare in US records

    What does Anchises mean?

    Anchises is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Father of aeneas in ancient greek mythology".

    Is Anchises a rare name?

    Yes. Anchises does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Anchises

    SophiaChloeSofiaZoeyPenelopeZoe

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    Names with a similar meaning to Anchises

    Anchises means "Father of aeneas in ancient greek mythology" — these names share that spirit.

    • Abigail — "My father's joy" (hebrew)

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