What origin is the name Thersites?

Thersites comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Thersites a popular name?

Thersites is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Thersites?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Thersites — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

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Q: Is Thersites a rare name?

Yes. Thersites does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thersites

Thersites

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Thersites is a greek boy's name meaning "Of Greek origin, this name refers to a soldier who fought in the Trojan War as mentioned in classical mythology.".

The meaning of Thersites is "Of Greek origin, this name refers to a soldier who fought in the Trojan War as mentioned in classical mythology." — a boy name of greek origin. At 9 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

Of Greek origin, this name refers to a soldier who fought in the Trojan War as mentioned in classical mythology.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Thersites

Very rare in US records

What does Thersites mean?

Thersites is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Of Greek origin, this name refers to a soldier who fought in the Trojan War as mentioned in classical mythology.".