Pompey

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Pompey is a shortened version of Pompeius, a Roman name derived from the Latin word "pompe" meaning "display, pomp".
Pronunciation
PAHM-pee(English)
POM-pee
Popularity
The name Pompey is not popular in the world and has not been included in the top 1000 boy names in the US since 1897.

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Cartoon of Pompey

Pompey Name meanings & History

Pompey is a shortened version of Pompeius, a Roman name derived from the Latin word "pompe" meaning "display, pomp". Modern form of the Roman family name Pompeius, which was probably derived from a Sabellic word meaning "five". A notable bearer was the 1st-century BC Roman general Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great. Initially an ally of Julius Caesar, he later fought against him in the Roman civil war of 49-45 BC. Pompey is a unique and distinctive name that is ideal for parents who enjoy names from ancient times or are fans of ancient Rome.

Zodiac Sign of Pompey: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pompey:

P: Partnership,Particular,Political,Pensive,Passive

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

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

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

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Pompey is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great is the most famous person associated with the name Pompey.

2.) Pompey (Female)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) lavish

Other Forms: Pomp, Pompee, Pompei, Pompy


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