Copernicus

honoring astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus

GenderBoyOriginLatin/PolishSay itkoh-PER-nih-kusPopularityUncommon
Pronounced koh-PER-nih-kus

About the name Copernicus

Copernicus honors the groundbreaking astronomer who proved Earth orbits the sun, forever changing our understanding of the cosmos. It's a bold, scholarly, rare choice.

A brilliant, groundbreaking mind who sees the world differently than most.

Fun fact

Copernicus's theory that Earth orbits the sun, published in 1543, sparked the scientific revolution.

Nicknames for Copernicus

NicoCopper

Variations

NicolausCopernNico

Famous people named Copernicus

  • Nicolaus Copernicus (astronomer)

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