Phidias

The boy's name Phidias represents a variant spelling of the Ancient Greek name Pheidias (Φειδῐ́ᾱς). Translated into German, it means 'the Sparing One'.

What does the name Phidias mean?

The name Phidias for boys is an alternative spelling of the Ancient Greek Pheidias (Φειδῐ́ᾱς). In German, it is translated as 'the Sparing One'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek word pheídomai (φείδομαι), which means 'to spare'. The name became famous through the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias, who lived in the 5th century BC.

Where does the name Phidias come from?

Phidias is a masculine first name that has Ancient Greek origins and carries the meaning 'the Sparing One'. The etymology is based on the Ancient Greek term pheídomai (φείδομαι), which means 'to spare'. The language is Ancient Greek.

How do you pronounce Phidias?

Fi-dias

Popularity

In Germany, Phidias is a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 2,920th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, it has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 6,739th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th. There are various rankings in the name charts of individual countries regarding the global popularity and frequency of the name.