Phaedrus Name Meaning
The name Phaedrus comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Phaedrus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Phaedrus Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φαιδρος (Phaidros), which meant "bright". This was the name of a 5th-century BC Greek philosopher, and also of a 1st-century Roman fabulist who was originally...
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