The baby name Lykomedes is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English approx.: /ˌlaɪkəˈmiːdiːz/ (lie-KOH-MEE-deez); Ancient Greek (reconstructed): /lykoˈmɛːdɛːs/ (Lykomédēs).
Lykomedes is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Lykomedes is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English approx.: /ˌlaɪkəˈmiːdiːz/ (lie-KOH-MEE-deez); Ancient Greek (reconstructed): /lykoˈmɛːdɛːs/ (Lykomédēs).
Lykomedes is Greek in Origin.
Lykomedes is a masculine given name from Ancient Greek Λυκομήδης (Lykomēdēs), built from lykos “wolf” and mḗdos/mēdomai “counsel, plan, rule.” It conveys senses such as “wolf-minded,” “wolf of counsel,” or “one who devises like a wolf,” blending ferocity with strategic intelligence. The Latinized form Lycomedes appears in classical and later literature.
In myth, Lycomedes is best known as the king of Scyros who concealed Achilles among his daughters; the name also belongs to several minor figures in Greek epic and genealogy, but seems uncommon in inscriptions and later onomastic tradition. Variants include Lycomedes (English/Latin), Lykomedes (scholarly), Licomede/Licomedes (Italian/Spanish), and Lycomède (French). Related -medes names with a similar “counsel” element include Diomedes and Thrasymedes. While exceedingly rare as a modern given name, Lykomedes suits parents seeking an archaic Greek choice suggesting cunning leadership.
Lykomedes 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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