Odysseus
Greek mythology name
"wrathful"
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Updated Thu Jun 12 2025
Odysseus Origin and Meaning
The name Odysseus is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "wrathful".
The name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer's epic saga has almost always been considered too weighty for a child to bear, but at this point, some brave, resourceful parents out there might be willing to take it on.
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20 Names Similar to Odysseus
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- Severus
- Prometheus
- Icarus
- Dionysius
- Achilles
- Morpheus
- Helios
- Tiberius
- Septimus
- Eros
- Castor
- Romulus
- Sora
- Osiris
- Aristotle
- Octavius
- Lazarus
- Merlin
- Regulus
Famous People Named Odysseus
- Odysseus Elytisawarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
The name Odysseus in Pop Culture
- OdysseusGreek mythological figure, main character in Homer's "Odyssey"
- Literally translates to "to be angryto hate"
International Variations of the name Odysseus
- OdysséeFrench
Nicknames for the name Odysseus
- OdyMost likely popularised via EPIC: The Musical but is definitely cute.
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