Aeneas
Meaning of Aeneas
The name Aeneas is a distinguished and classical choice for boys, rooted deeply in ancient mythology and literature. Pronounced ee-NEE-us (/iːˈniː.əs/), Aeneas originates from Greek mythology, where he is a Trojan hero and the son of the prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite. He is best known from Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid," where he is portrayed as a paragon of piety and duty, leading his people to what would become Rome after the fall of Troy. This name has an air of nobility and timelessness, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and literary prestige. The variation Aineas offers an alternative spelling while maintaining its rich heritage. Although not frequently used in modern times, as evidenced by its modest ranking in U.S. baby name statistics over the years, Aeneas remains a unique and meaningful option for those who appreciate its storied past.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ee-NEE-us (/iːˈniː.əs/)
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Notable People Named Aeneas
| Aeneas Francon Williams, FRSGS was a Minister of the Church of Scotland, a Missionary, Chaplain, writer and a poet known for his missionary work in the Eastern Himalayas and China. |
| Aeneas Demetrius Williams is a former NFL player known for his successful career with the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. |
| Aeneas MacKenzie, also known as Æneas MacKenzie, was a Scottish-American screenwriter who penned several famous Hollywood films, such as The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939), They Died with Their Boots On (1941), Ivanhoe (1952), and The Ten Commandments (1956). |
| Aeneas of Gaza was a Neo-Platonic philosopher and convert to Christianity who was part of the Rhetorical School of Gaza in the fifth and sixth centuries. |
| Aeneas Chisholm was a Scottish prelate and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen from 1899 to 1918. |
