Andronicus

Also appearing as Andronikos, this Latinized Ancient Greek name is reminiscent of more popular choices such as Andrew, Andreas, Nickolas, and Atticus. Made up of the elements aner (meaning "man") and nike (meaning "victory"), it's a strong, albeit heavy choice.

Appearing in the New Testament and borne by a number of emperors, saints, poets, and scholars, the name is also associated with the Shakespeare play Titus Andronicus. A bloodthirsty revenge play, loved in its time but rejected by the Victorians, it involves sacrifices, murder, executions, and being baked in a pie.

Pronounced as ahn-drawn-NEE-kus in Latin, it is also heard as an-drawn-ih-kus in English.

Pronounced an-DRON-ih-kus.