Orsippus

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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Orsippos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek runner Orsippus of Megara. He was not only the first to run naked in the Olympic Games, but also the first to win it naked (in 720 BC).
Added 6/4/2016 by LMS
Edited 12/10/2020 by Lucille and Frollein Gladys