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♂ Androcles
What does Androcles mean?
Androcles as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Androcles is "glorious man". Latin mythology: Androcles was a Christian and a mild-mannered slave who once helped an injured lion. When Androcles was later tossed into an arena to face the traditional band of ravenous lions, he encountered the same lion which set him free. GB Shaw later used this tale for a play about Christian faith.
Variations
VARIANT Androclus
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Androcles Manolo (A.M.), ..
How popular is Androcles?
Androcles is an uncommon first name for males. Androcles is an equivalently unique surname too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Androcles has yet to be ranked in the Top 2000 thus far. (2018 BIRTH STATISTICS)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Adohnes, Adones, Anatole, Andrae, Andras, Andre, Andrea, Andreas, Andrei, Andrej, Andres▲, Andresj, Andreus, Andrew▼, Andrewes, Andrews, Andrey, Andric, Andrick, Andriel, Andries, Andris, Andrius, Andro, Andros, Andrzej, Antiochos, Antiochus, Antole, Antolle, Arles, Knolles, Knowles, Pericles and Sophocles. These names tend to be more frequently used than Androcles.
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