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Atreides

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Pronounced ah-TRAY-deez /ɑːˈtreɪ.diːz/Medium

Meaning: Atreides is the name of the noble house in Frank Herbert's Dune, drawn from the ancient Greek patronymic for the descendants of Atreus. As a given name it is a modern literary reference; its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A saga-worthy name: Atreides is Dune's noble house, rooted in the Greek line of Atreus (said 'ah-TRAY-deez'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningAtreides is the name of the noble house in Frank Herbert's Dune, drawn from the ancient Greek patronymic for the descendants of Atreus. As a given name it is a modern literary reference; its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12480
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Atreides is best known as the noble family in Frank Herbert's Dune, echoing the Greek patronymic for the descendants of Atreus. As a personal name it reads as a modern literary reference; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-TRAY-deez').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, epic-flavored, and distinctive.

Did you know? Atreides is the ruling house in Frank Herbert's Dune — a name Herbert borrowed from the ancient Greek line of Atreus. As a given name it is a bold literary reference whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-TRAY-deez').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Atreides — Dune house name; Greek line of Atreus; routes uncertain

Variations

Atreyes

Nicknames

AtreiTrey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atreides mean?

Atreides is the noble house in Dune, from the Greek patronymic for the descendants of Atreus; as a name its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Atreides?

It's said ah-TRAY-deez /ɑːˈtreɪ.diːz/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atreides a boy or girl name?

Atreides is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Atreides?

Atreides is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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