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Patroclus

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Pronounced puh-TROH-klus /pəˈtro.kləs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Patroklos, 'the glory of the father' (pater, 'father', + kleos, 'glory'); the close companion of Achilles in the Trojan War; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: The glory of the father: Patroclus is a Greek hero, the companion of Achilles. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'puh-TROH-klus'). We note the hero.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Patroklos, 'the glory of the father' (pater, 'father', + kleos, 'glory'); the close companion of Achilles in the Trojan War; we note the hero

History & Origin

Patroclus comes from the Greek Patroklos, 'the glory of the father' (pater, 'father', + kleos, 'glory'); the close companion of Achilles in the Trojan War (we note the hero). A lyrical, classic name (said 'puh-TROH-klus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-glory-of-the-father at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Patroclus is 'the glory of the father' in Greek (pater + kleos) — the close companion of Achilles in the Trojan War — a lyrical, storied name (we note the hero; said 'puh-TROH-klus').
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References — Patroclus — Greek mythology; hero

Variations

PatroklosPatroclo

Nicknames

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If you like Patroclus…

Achilles— his close companion
Hector— a fellow Trojan-War hero
Ajax— a companion Greek Trojan-War hero
Perseus— a fellow Greek choice
Proteus— echoes that soft -us sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patroclus mean?

Patroclus is Greek for 'the glory of the father' (pater + kleos); the companion of Achilles. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Patroclus?

It's said puh-TROH-klus /pəˈtro.kləs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Patroclus a boy or girl name?

Patroclus is a boy's name.

How popular is Patroclus?

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

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