What Does the Name Daedalus Mean
The name Daedalus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Daedalus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Daedalus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Δαιδαλος (Daidalos) which was derived from δαιδαλλω (daidallo) meaning "to work cunningly". In Greek myth Daedalus was an Athenian inventor who was banished to...
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