Alcaeus

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To be a bit more precise: the given name Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaios) is derived from the Greek adjective ἀλκαῖος (alkaios) meaning "strong, mighty":- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E1%BC%88%CE%BB%CE%BA%CE%B1%E1%BF%96%CE%BF%CF%82 (in English; this is about the name)
- ἀλκαῖος (alkaios) meaning "strong, mighty":
• http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=a)lkai%3Dos&la=greek&can=a)lkai%3Dos (in English)
• https://lsj.gr/wiki/%E1%BC%80%CE%BB%CE%BA%CE%B1%E1%BF%96%CE%BF%CF%82 (in English)The adjective in question is of course closely related to the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength", which is already mentioned in the description for this name.
― Lucille  1/2/2021
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The French form of this name, Alcée, was notably borne by Louisiana professor and folklorist Alcée Fortier (1856-1914).
― Buneary  4/1/2020
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Very unique and natural sounding, like the name of a plant species.
― Hushpuppy  6/27/2018
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Before I clicked on it, I thought it was pronounced "al-CAY-us." I think I'd like it better if it was.
― Anonymous User  8/15/2011
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