Telemachus

far from battle

GenderBoyOriginGreekSay ittuh-LEM-uh-kusPopularityUncommon
Pronounced tuh-LEM-uh-kus

About the name Telemachus

Telemachus is the devoted son of Odysseus from the Odyssey, symbolizing loyalty and coming-of-age courage. It's rare and richly literary.

Loyal and maturing steadily into a confident leader.

Fun fact

Telemachus's journey to find his father is a central storyline in Homer's Odyssey.

Nicknames for Telemachus

TelTelly

Variations

Telemachos

Famous people named Telemachus

  • Telemachus (son of Odysseus, the Odyssey)

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