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Attikus
Pronounced AT-ih-kəss /ˈæt.ɪ.kəs/High
Meaning: A spelling of Atticus — from Latin/Greek, 'from Attica; a man of Athens' (Attica, the region around Athens)Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Attikus is a spelling of Atticus — from Latin and Greek, 'from Attica; a man of Athens' (Attica being the region around ancient Athens). The Roman Titus Pomponius Atticus was Cicero's friend, and Atticus Finch is the moral center of To Kill a Mockingbird. A classic, literary name; the -k- styling personalizes it (nickname Atti).
In the U.S. it has risen with the standard Atticus. Rare in this spelling, from-Attica at the root, and literary.
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What does the name Attikus mean?
Attikus spells Atticus — Latin/Greek 'from Attica; a man of Athens'.
How do you pronounce Attikus?
It's said AT-ih-kəss /ˈæt.ɪ.kəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Attikus a boy or girl name?
Attikus is a boy's name.
How popular is Attikus?
Attikus is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Atticus is more common.