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Daedalus

♂ Boy

Pronounced DED-uh-lus /ˈdɛd.ə.ləs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek daidalos, 'cunningly wrought; skilled; ingenious'; the master craftsman and inventor who built the Labyrinth and made wings to escape Crete; we note the craftsmanLow

In 30 seconds: Cunningly wrought; skilled/ingenious: Daedalus is the Greek master craftsman. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'DED-uh-lus'). We note the craftsman.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek daidalos, 'cunningly wrought; skilled; ingenious'; the master craftsman and inventor who built the Labyrinth and made wings to escape Crete; we note the craftsman
U.S. rank (2018)#8996 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Daedalus comes from the Greek daidalos, 'cunningly wrought; skilled; ingenious'; the master craftsman and inventor who built the Labyrinth and made wings to escape Crete (we note the craftsman). A bold, classic name (said 'DED-uh-lus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the father of Icarus). Rare, cunningly-wrought at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Daedalus is 'cunningly wrought; skilled; ingenious' in Greek — the master craftsman who built the Labyrinth and made wings to escape Crete (father of Icarus) — a bold, storied name (we note the craftsman; said 'DED-uh-lus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Daedalus — Greek mythology; craftsman

Variations

DaidalosDedalus

Nicknames

Dae

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If you like Daedalus…

Icarus— his son
Perseus— a fellow Greek choice
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daedalus mean?

Daedalus is Greek for 'cunningly wrought; skilled; ingenious'; the master craftsman who built the Labyrinth. We note the craftsman.

How do you pronounce Daedalus?

It's said DED-uh-lus /ˈdɛd.ə.ləs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daedalus a boy or girl name?

Daedalus is a boy's name.

How popular is Daedalus?

Daedalus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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