At a Glance
- Origin
- Ancient Greek (mythological name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TY-dee-us
Tydeus is an Ancient Greek (mythological name) boy's name. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots.
Meaning & Origin of Tydeus
Origin: Ancient Greek (mythological name).
A common claim: "begetter" Actually: There's no reliable evidence that this name means 'begetter' — its derivation isn't securely established.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tydeus
TY-dee-usIPA /ˈtaɪdiəs/
Popularity of Tydeus
Tydeus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Tydeus
Similar Names
Laertes · Cadmus · Autolycus · Peleus · Glaucus · Orestes
