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Alexander
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“defending men”
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Tiresias
“to see the constellations, stars, and heavens”
Say it tye-REE-see-usPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Tiresias.
Also spelled as Teiresias, this is the name of a blind seer in Greek mythology, who was transformed into a woman for seven years, and blinded by Hera after becoming involved in an argument between her and Zeus. The figure notably appears in Sophocles's Oedipus Rex, Ovid's Metamorphoses, and in Homer's Odyssey.
The name, often given to seers and prophets, can mean "to see the constellations or heavens" or "seeing wonders and divine signs", giving it a starry and powerful feel.
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A little perspective
How popular is Tiresias?
No published US birth-count record is available for this name in our imported data. This does not mean no babies received the name.
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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
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