Pericles
Greek
"far-famed"
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Pericles Origin and Meaning
The name Pericles is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "far-famed".
Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures.
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Famous People Named Pericles
- Periclesancient Greek statesman
- Pericles PantazisGreek impressionist painter
- Pericles A. SakellariosGreek architect
The name Pericles in Pop Culture
- "PericlesPrince of Tyre," play by William Shakespeare
- Professor Periclesevil mastermind parrot in Scooby,Doo cartoons.