Lysander

liberator

GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itly-SAN-derPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ly-SAN-der

About the name Lysander

Lysander is a striking historical name belonging to a famed Spartan general, and later immortalized by Shakespeare. It's bold and literary.

Brave and freedom-loving, with a strong sense of justice.

Fun fact

Shakespeare used the name Lysander for a lead character in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Nicknames for Lysander

SanderLys

Variations

Lysandros

Famous people named Lysander

  • Lysander (Spartan military commander)

Sibling name ideas

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