Spyridon

The name Spyridon (Σπυρίδων) has Greek roots. However, its exact origin is not clearly defined.

What does the name Spyridon mean?

The masculine first name Spyridon (Σπυρίδων) has Greek origins, the source of which remains uncertain. It is often translated as 'the basket maker' or 'the miracle worker.' The name may derive from the ancient Greek word spurídion (σπυρίδιον), meaning 'basket,' 'laundry basket,' 'small basket,' or 'gift basket,' or from the Latin spiritus, which means 'spirit' or 'soul.' The name became famous through Saint Spyridon, who served as the Bishop of Trimythos in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Alternatives include Spiridon, Spiro, Spyro, Spyros, Spiros, and Espiridion, while the feminine form is Spyridoula.

Where does the name Spyridon come from?

The name Spyridon has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the miracle worker.'

How do you pronounce Spyridon?

The name Spyridon has a three-syllable structure and sounds distinctive. Pronounced 'Spy-ri-don' [spiˈʁiːdɔn], it begins with a striking consonant cluster that creates tension. The middle syllables are rhythmic and flowing, while the ending '-don' sounds rounded and firm. This gives Spyridon a powerful and traditional impression – present, sonorous, and impressive.

When is the name day of Spyridon?

The name day of Spyridon is celebrated on December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Spyridon is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 1,747th place. Over the last ten years, Spyridon has been given as a first name around 80 times, placing it 2,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,867th.

Nicknames & pet names

Don / Spyraki / Spyri / Spyros

Famous people

• Orestis Spyridon Karnezis (football player from Greece)
• Spyridon Belokas (Greek long-distance runner)
• Spyridon Bitsakis (Greek swimmer)
• Spyridon Chazapis (Greek swimmer)
• Spyridon Ferentinos (fencer from Greece)
• Spyridon Gianniotis (swimmer from Great Britain)
• Spyridon Louis (winner of the marathon at the first modern Olympic Games)
• Spyridon Marinatos (archaeologist from Greece)
• Spyridon Miliarakis (Greek doctor)
• Spyridon Samaras (composer from Greece)
• Spyridon Skembris (chess player from Greece)
• Spyridon Vasdekis (Greek long jumper)
• Spyridon Vikatos (Greek painter)
• Spyridon Xyndas (Greek composer)