Meaning: Praise
The story
The Latin form of Greek Aineias, Aeneas belongs to the story of Troy. Virgil made him the central traveler of the Aeneid, linking the Trojan hero with Rome’s legendary beginnings.
Spellings & variants
- Aineias
- Enea
- Eneas
Famous namesakes
- AeneasHero of Virgil’s Aeneid
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Aeneas comes from Greek.
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