What Does the Name Aetius Mean
The name Aetius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Aetius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Aetius Name Meaning
Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was probably derived from Greek αετος (aetos) "eagle". A famous bearer was the 5th-century Roman general Flavius Aetius, who defeated Attila the Hun at the Battle of Chalons.
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