Hermaphroditus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Combination of Hermes and Aphrodite; a fusion of male and female qualities
Popularity
The name Hermaphroditus is not a common name used in modern times and is more associated with the mythological figure.

cartoon of the name Hermaphroditus
Cartoon of Hermaphroditus

Hermaphroditus Name meanings & History

Combination of Hermes and Aphrodite; a fusion of male and female qualities. Latinized form of Hermaphroditos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the only child that Hermes had with Aphrodite. They were born a male, but acquired female genitalia in addition to their male ones, after one of the gods made their body merge with that of the naiad Salmacis. The name Hermaphroditus is mostly used in academic or philosophical circles, and not commonly used in everyday life.

Zodiac Sign of Hermaphroditus: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hermaphroditus:

H: Haggle,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

M: Maternal,Memorabilia,Mushy,Mother,Memory,Mommy,Manipulative

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry

P: Passive,Political,Pensive,Particular,Partnership

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized

D: Doting,Daddy,Determined,Dutiful,Domestic,Demanding

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

T: Tacky,Talkative,Truth,Touchy,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tireless

U: Universality,Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Unity

S: Sex,Social Standing,Security,Solidity,Status,Sensuality,Success

Hermaphroditus is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

While there have been many references to Hermaphroditus in art, literature, and mythology, there haven't been any notable people with this name.

Related Names to Hermaphroditus

Hermes, Aphrodite, Androgyny, Duality