Festus
Latin
"joyous, festive"Festus Origin and Meaning
The name Festus is boy's name of Latin origin meaning "joyous, festive".
A name from the ancient world that may get a mixed reception today. On the one hand, festive! On the other hand, fester. In the Bible, Porcius Festus was a Roman official who rubbed up against St Paul. In modern times, this name has had more love in African countries than anywhere else.
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Famous People Named Festus
- Festus Gontebanye Mogae3rd President of Botswana
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- Festus Claudius "Claude" McKayJamaican,American novelist
Festus in Pop Culture
- Festus Haggencharacter on TV's "Gunsmoke"
- Festusdragon in Rick Riordan's "The Lost Hero"