The baby name Iphicles is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈɪfɪkliːz (IF-ih-kleez).
Iphicles is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Iphicles is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ˈɪfɪkliːz (IF-ih-kleez).
Iphicles is Greek in Origin.
From ancient Greek Ἰφικλῆς (Iphiklēs), Iphicles combines iphi- “mighty, by force” with -klēs, from kleos “glory, fame,” yielding meanings such as “mighty glory” or “strength in fame.” Variant forms include Iphikles (scholarly transliteration), Ifiklis (Modern Greek Ιφικλής), and the rarer Iphicles as an English rendering; the cognate pattern appears in names like Heracles and Pericles.
In myth, Iphicles is the mortal twin brother of Heracles, son of Alcmene and Amphitryon, and father of the charioteer Iolaus (usually by Automedusa). He appears across classical sources and is said to have fallen in the conflict with the sons of Hippocoon, an episode later avenged by Heracles. As a given name, Iphicles is exceedingly rare in modern usage but occasionally revived among Hellenic enthusiasts and classicists in Greece and abroad. It should not be confused with Iphiclus (Iphiklos), a separate heroic name.
Iphicles does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.
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