Polonius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Polonius is often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and guidance.
Popularity
Polonius is not a common baby name and is not currently ranked on any popular baby names list.

cartoon of the name Polonius
Cartoon of Polonius

Polonius Name meanings & History

The name Polonius is derived from the Greek name Polyonos meaning “many or much-knowing”. However, the name is best known from its usage in William Shakespeare’s famous play “Hamlet”. In the play, Polonius is a counselor to King Claudius and the father of Ophelia and Laertes. The name Polonius is often associated with wisdom, knowledge, and guidance. Polonius is most commonly used as a literary name, inspired by its usage in Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”. It is unique and distinctive, which makes it an appealing choice for parents who want to give their child a one-of-a-kind name.

Zodiac Sign of Polonius: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Polonius:

P: Partnership,Pensive,Passive,Political,Particular

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive

L: Languid,Lover,Luscious,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison,Legal

N: Nutrition,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

U: Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

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

Polonius is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name