Aigeas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
A legendary Greek hero, also the name of the king of Athens who slew the Minotaur
Scripts(How to write)
Αιγέας
Αιγέας(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
Aigeas is not a very common name, even in Greece. It has not ranked in the top 1000 boys' names in the United States in recent years.

cartoon of the name Aigeas
Cartoon of Aigeas

Aigeas Name meanings & History

A legendary Greek hero, also the name of the king of Athens who slew the Minotaur. Probably derived from Greek αἰγίς (aigis) meaning "goatskin, fleece", but that can also refer to the shield of Zeus. Also compare Greek αἴγειος (aigeios) meaning "of a goat". Another possibility is that it was derived from Greek αἴξ (aix) meaning "a tall wave". This name is usually latinized to Aegeas. Aigeas is a name that is mostly used in Greece, although it may also be used in other countries with a connection to Greek mythology or history.

Zodiac Sign of Aigeas: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aigeas:

A: Action,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off,Gregarious

E: Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten

S: Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Sex,Status,Security,Social Standing

Aigeas is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Formal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Aigeas is primarily known as a figure in Greek myth and is not commonly used as a name for real-world people. However, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Aigeas, including athlete Panagiota Aigea and politician Demetrios Aigeas.

Related Names to Aigeas

Theseus, Perseus, Hercules, Orion, Ajax