Atticus

Meaning from Attica
Origin Greek
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Atticus
Popularity Popular
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification At-ti-cus

About Atticus

Literary parents, take note: Atticus pulses with intellectual sophistication and moral fortitude. This name skyrocketed in popularity following generations of readers connecting with the noble character from Harper Lee's classic novel. Choose Atticus and gift your son a name that whispers of wisdom, justice, and quiet strength. The classical roots provide gravitas while the contemporary usage keeps it fresh and relevant. Atticus stands out in a crowd of more common choices without veering into eccentric territory. The name flows beautifully, with its rhythmic three syllables creating a pleasing cadence. Parents selecting Atticus often value education, ethics, and thoughtfulness—qualities they hope to instill in their children. This name commands respect while maintaining approachability, a rare balance that few names achieve. Your son will carry a name associated with integrity and intelligence, one that opens conversations and creates positive first impressions. Atticus offers nickname potential with Attie or Atty for childhood years, while the full form ages magnificently into adulthood.

Variations of Name Atticus

Aticus
Atticos
Attikos
Atticuss
Aticuss
Attychus
Atykus
Attycus
Attycuss
Attikkus

Nicknames for Atticus

Atti
Tic
Ticus
Atty
Cus
Atticus

Famous People Named Atticus

Atticus ShafferAmerican actor known for his role in the TV series "The Middle"
Atticus RossEnglish musician and composer
Atticus Dean MitchellCanadian actor and musician
Atticus BaldwinSon of actor Alec Baldwin and actress Kim Basinger
Atticus CodyAustralian rules footballer
Atticus WareAmerican figure skater
Atticus James HallisaySon of actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay
Atticus HicksAmerican filmmaker
Atticus KingAustralian politician
Atticus JohnsonAmerican basketball player
Atticus AffleckSon of actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Characters Named Atticus

Atticus FinchCharacter from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Atticus PundDetective from the novel "Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz
Atticus O'SullivanCharacter from Kevin Hearne's "Iron Druid Chronicles" series
Atticus KodiakCharacter from Greg Rucka's novels
Atticus MoonCharacter from Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series
Atticus RhodesCharacter from the anime series "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX"
Atticus WalkerCharacter from the TV series "Suits"
Atticus Finch McClearyCharacter from the TV series "The Good Fight"
Atticus LincolnCharacter from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy"

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Allen
Asher
Ace
Andre
Aidan
Axton
Archer
Adrian
Albert
Ali