Apollo
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Popularity:781
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Destroyer
Apollo is a masculine name of Greek origin that will definitely bring out baby’s badass side. While this name means “destroyer,” Apollo is a figure that is iconic in Greek and Roman mythology. He has been seen as the god of so many things, from archery to the Sun, and was known as the “averter of evil.” If you want to inspire baby to protect the people they love no matter what, the name Apollo is sure to illuminate their destiny.
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100,000+ Baby Names By Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Apollo January 2022
Ancestry, Apollo Family History
Merriam-Webster, Apollo
Online Etymology Dictionary, Apollo October 2017
Name Doctor, Apollo9https://www.name-doctor.com/meaning/apollo)
Britannica, Apollo November 2023
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