| Meaning | pain, lipless |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ach-il-les |
Achilles is a name that carries with it the legacy of a legendary hero from ancient Greek mythology. As a baby boy name, Achilles exudes strength, bravery, and resilience. The name's origin lies in the tales of a warrior who displayed extraordinary courage on the battlefield during the Trojan War. In Greek, Achilles is often associated with the meaning "pain" or "grief," a reminder of the challenges the hero faced in his life.
Parents who choose the name Achilles for their son may be inspired by the hero's remarkable qualities and hope to instill a sense of determination and fearlessness in their child. The name has a timeless and heroic charm that can make any boy feel like a true champion.
In today's diverse world, naming your child after an ancient hero can be a unique and meaningful choice, connecting your child to a rich cultural heritage while giving them a name that stands out with strength and character.
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| Achilles Tsaltas | Greek-American journalist and editor |
| Achilles Lambiri | Greek footballer |
| Achilles Puchalt | Spanish long-distance runner |
| Achilles 'Tola' Ouedraogo | Burkinabé footballer |
| Achilles Zavallis | Cypriot politician and economist |
| Achilles Viloria | Venezuelan weightlifter |
| Achilles Ditesheim | Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst |
| Achilles Synodinos | Greek politician and lawyer |
| Achilles Gharib | Moroccan footballer |
| Achilles Kokkinakis | Greek rower |
| Achilles Kalogeropoulos | Greek actor |
| Achilles Liarmakopoulos | Greek trombonist and conductor |
| Achilles Vrettos | Greek basketball player |
| Achilles Natsis | Greek politician and lawyer |
| Achilles Chiappe | Colombian journalist and writer |
| Achilles Rizzoli | American artist and architect |
| Achilles Souchalakis | Greek footballer |
| Achilles Alferaki | Russian composer and conductor |
| Achilles Amadou | Nigerien politician and economist |
| Achilles Davenport | A character from the video game series "Assassin's Creed" |
| Achilles de Flandres | A character from the anime and manga series "Ginga - Nagareboshi Gin" |
| Achilles Anagnostopoulos | A character from the novel "The Dark House" by George Manioudakis |
| Achilles "Carmine" Vasconi | A character from the film "Red Lights" - Feux Rouges |
| Achilles Tang | A character from the animated series "Fish Hooks" |
| Achilles Clazay | A character from the novel "Domes of Fire" by David Eddings |
| Achilles Gaspard | A character from the video game "Final Fantasy Tactics" |
| Achilles Wheelwright | A character from the novel "The Library at Mount Char" by Scott Hawkins |
| Achilles de Murat | A character from the novel "The Queen's Dollmaker" by Christine Trent |
| Achilles Pope | A character from the video game "Borderlands 3" |
| Achilles Tremaine | A character from the film "Caved In - Prehistoric Terror" |
| Achilles Lionheart | A character from the animated series "Legendz - Yomigaeru Ryuuou Densetsu" |
| Achilles Warkiller | A character from the comic book series "Justice League - Cry for Justice" |
| Achilles "Killer" Tusk | A character from the animated series "Hot Wheels Battle Force 5" |
| Achilles Pussot | A character from the animated series "Wakfu" |
| Achilles Overbeck | A character from the video game "Disgaea 3 - Absence of Justice" |
| Achilles Thermidor | A character from the animated series "Transformers - Robots in Disguise" |
| Achilles von Enkidu | A character from the visual novel "Fate/Grand Order" |
| Achilles "Ace" Cooper | A character from the animated series "The Magician" |