Pompey
Found 2 entry about "Pompey"
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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
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Famous People
Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great is the most famous person associated with the name Pompey.