Thelonius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Thelonius means "like a place of marshy or sandy soil" or "lover of music". The name comes from the Greek word "thelos" which means "place of marshy or sandy soil" and was given to someone who lived in such an area. It can also be seen as a variation of the name Theophilus, which means "lover of God".
Popularity
Thelonius is not a common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the US or any other country. However, it has been used by some famous musicians and celebrities, which has helped to increase its popularity in recent years.

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Thelonius Name meanings & History

Thelonius means "like a place of marshy or sandy soil" or "lover of music". The name comes from the Greek word "thelos" which means "place of marshy or sandy soil" and was given to someone who lived in such an area. It can also be seen as a variation of the name Theophilus, which means "lover of God". Latinized form of Tielo (see Till). A famous bearer was jazz musician Thelonious Monk (1917-1982). Thelonius is primarily used as a boy's name, but it can also be used for a girl. It is a name that is associated with creativity, individuality, and originality. Thelonius is a perfect name for parents who are looking for a baby name that is unique and uncommon.

Zodiac Sign of Thelonius: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Thelonius:

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

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

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

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

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

U: Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

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

Thelonius is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Thelonius Monk was a famous American jazz pianist and composer. Other famous people with the name Thelonius include Thelonius Smith, an American basketball player, and Thelonius Sphere Monk, an American jazz musician and composer.

Related Names to Thelonius

Theon, Theo, Thalia, Theodora, Theophilus, Theonie, Theodosia