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
Famous people named Copernicus
- Nicolaus Copernicus (astronomer)