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Telemachus

♂ Boy

Pronounced tuh-LEM-uh-kus /təˈlɛm.ə.kəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Telemachos, variously 'far from battle' or 'decisive in battle' (tele, 'far', + mache, 'battle'); the son of Odysseus and Penelope; routes layered; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: Far from battle; decisive in battle: Telemachus is the son of Odysseus. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'tuh-LEM-uh-kus'). We note the hero.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Telemachos, variously 'far from battle' or 'decisive in battle' (tele, 'far', + mache, 'battle'); the son of Odysseus and Penelope; routes layered; we note the hero

History & Origin

Telemachus comes from the Greek Telemachos, variously 'far from battle' or 'decisive in battle' (tele, 'far', + mache, 'battle'); the son of Odysseus and Penelope (routes layered, which we note the hero). A bold, classic name (said 'tuh-LEM-uh-kus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, far-from-battle at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Telemachus is variously 'far from battle' or 'decisive in battle' in Greek (tele + mache) — the son of Odysseus and Penelope — a bold, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the hero; said 'tuh-LEM-uh-kus').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Telemachus — Greek mythology; hero; routes layered

Variations

TelemachosTelemaco

Nicknames

Tel

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If you like Telemachus…

Odysseus— his father
Penelope— his mother
Theophilus— a fellow Greek choice
Prometheus— a fellow Greek choice
Theodorus— echoes that soft -us sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Telemachus mean?

Telemachus is Greek, variously 'far from battle' or 'decisive in battle' (tele + mache); the son of Odysseus. The routes are layered. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Telemachus?

It's said tuh-LEM-uh-kus /təˈlɛm.ə.kəs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Telemachus a boy or girl name?

Telemachus is a boy's name.

How popular is Telemachus?

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

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