Greek

Aristides

Pronounced air-ih-STY-deezShare

Meaning: Son of the best

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Aristides comes from the Greek element for best and a patronymic ending. The Athenian statesman Aristides the Just gives the name a well-documented historical association with public integrity.

Nicknames

  • Ari
  • Aris

Spellings & variants

  • Aristeidis
  • Aristide

Famous namesakes

  • Aristides the JustAthenian statesman

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Aristides comes from Greek.

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