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Proteus

Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin

Meaning

Derived from Greek πρωτος (protos) meaning "first". In Greek mythology this was the name of a prophe

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Proteus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage

Integrity

Adventure

Intelligence

Famous People Named Proteus

Proteus (2003 film)

Proteus is a film by Canadian director John Greyson.

CharismaCreativity

Proteus Airlines

Proteus Airlines was a French regional airline with its head offices in Saint-Apollinaire, Côte-d'Or, France, near Dijon, and in Saint-Étienne.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

HMS Proteus (N29)

HMS Proteus was a Parthian-class submarine designed and built by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering in Barrow-in-Furness for the Royal Navy.

InnovationIntelligenceWisdom

Proteus (video game)

Proteus is a 2013 exploration and walking simulator video game designed and created by Ed Key and David Kanaga for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

LeadershipSuccess

Proteus of Egypt

In Greek mythology, Proteus (; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς - protos, "first") was an ancient Egyptian king who was associated with the island of Pharos, his residence in Homer's Odyssey.

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Neptune

Roman Mythology

Both are deities of the sea, representing power and mystery.

Poseidon

Greek Mythology

Same as Proteus, deity of the sea.

Leviathan

Hebrew Mythology

Represents a powerful, shapeshifting sea monster, echoing Proteus's ability to change form.

Triton

Greek Mythology

A messenger of the sea, sharing Proteus's connection to the ocean and prophetic abilities.

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