Ptolemy
Boy · Greek / Egyptian
ptolemy · 3 beats
Meaning
Aggressive; yet the name of antiquity's greatest astronomer and cartographer.
The vibe
Ptolemy is a map of the known world drawn by hand. Avant-garde and academic, he is the name of someone whose mind organises the cosmos and finds it quietly amusing.
Quick questions
Is Ptolemy a boy's or a girl's name?
Ptolemy is a boy's name of Greek / Egyptian origin.
What is a good nickname for Ptolemy?
Tolly is the natural nickname for Ptolemy.
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