Alcides Name Meaning
The name Alcides comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alcides below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alcides Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, SpanishLatinized form of Greek Αλκειδης (Alkeides), derived from αλκη (alke) "strength" and the patronymic suffix ιδης (ides). This was another name for the hero Herakles.
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