What Does the Name Aesop Mean
The name Aesop comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Aesop below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Aesop Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Anglicized)From the Greek Αισωπος (Aisopos), which is of unknown meaning. This was the name of a Greek fabulist of the 6th century BC, famous for such tales as 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.
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