Pothinus
longed-for, desired
GenderBoyOriginGreekSay itPOH-thih-nusPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced POH-thih-nus
About the name Pothinus
Pothinus was the elderly first bishop of Lyon, martyred alongside Blandina during a brutal 2nd-century persecution. Ancient and unusual, it carries deep historic weight.
Wise and enduring, respected across generations.
Fun fact
He was reportedly over ninety years old when martyred, making his courage all the more remarkable to contemporaries.
Nicknames for Pothinus
Poth
Variations
Photinus
Famous people named Pothinus
- Saint Pothinus of Lyon (first bishop of Lyon)