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Proteus

♂ Boy

Pronounced PROH-tee-us /ˈpro.ti.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek protos, 'first; the first-born'; a shape-shifting sea-god who could foretell the future (the source of 'protean'); we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The first; the first-born: Proteus is a shape-shifting Greek sea-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'PROH-tee-us'). We note the god.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek protos, 'first; the first-born'; a shape-shifting sea-god who could foretell the future (the source of 'protean'); we note the god

History & Origin

Proteus comes from the Greek protos, 'first; the first-born'; a shape-shifting sea-god who could foretell the future (the source of 'protean'; we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'PROH-tee-us').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a moon of Neptune). Rare, the-first at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Proteus is 'first; the first-born' in Greek — a shape-shifting sea-god who could foretell the future (the source of the word 'protean') — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'PROH-tee-us').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Proteus — Greek mythology; god

Variations

Proteo

Nicknames

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If you like Proteus…

Nereus— a fellow Greek sea-god
Triton— a companion Greek sea-god
Poseidon— a sound-adjacent Greek sea-god
Perseus— shares the -us ending
Patroclus— shares the -us ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Proteus mean?

Proteus is Greek for 'first; the first-born'; a shape-shifting sea-god (the source of 'protean'). We note the god.

How do you pronounce Proteus?

It's said PROH-tee-us /ˈpro.ti.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Proteus a boy or girl name?

Proteus is a boy's name.

How popular is Proteus?

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

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