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Homer
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Homer.
Primary meaning
Hostage; from Greek "homēros"
Pronunciation: HO-mer
Profile summary
Ancient Greek poet; author of Iliad and Odyssey. The current meaning shown for this name is Hostage; from Greek "homēros". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HO-mer. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Homer. Homer appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Homer is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Hostage; from Greek "homēros".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Homer is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Homer. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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