Androcles

Greek

"glorious man"

Updated Fri Apr 19 2024

Androcles Origin and Meaning

The name Androcles is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "glorious man".

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

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Androcles in Pop Culture

"Androcles and the Lion" Roman folk tale about a man who pulls a thorn from a lion's paw, only to later be saved by the lion