Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Lycus

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LYCUS

GENDER: Masculine

USAGE: Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)

OTHER SCRIPTS: Λυκος (Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek name Λυκος (Lykos) meaning "wolf". This name was borne by several characters in Greek mythology including a legendary ruler of Thebes.

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VARIANTS: Lykos (Greek Mythology), Lykos (Ancient Greek)

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