Hermes

Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Spanish
Scripts Ἑρμῆς(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /her.mɛ̂ːs/(Classical Greek) /ˈhɜɹ.miːz/(English) /ˈeɾ.mes/(Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Probably from Greek ἕρμα (herma) meaning "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker". Hermes was a Greek god associated with speed and good luck, who served as a messenger to Zeus and the other gods. He was also the patron of travellers, writers, athletes, merchants, thieves and orators.

This was also used as a personal name, being borne for example by a 1st-century saint and martyr.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesErmis(Greek) Ermes, Ermete(Italian)
User SubmissionHermès

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   strong   refined   strange  

Images

Statue of HermesStatue of Hermes

Categories

boundaries, children of Zeus, earth, Full House and Fuller House characters, Futurama characters, gods, Greek mythology, Krapopolis characters, luck, martyrs, Megami Tensei characters, messengers, mythology, Olympians, Orthodox saints, psychopomps, quickness, saints, travel, tricksters
Entry updated December 7, 2022