Antipholus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Antipholus Name at a Glance

Name	Antipholus
Meaning	'The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion. Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus OF Syracuse.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Antipholus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Antipholus means “'The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion. Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus OF Syracuse”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Antipholus Name Origin

Our database records Antipholus under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Antipholus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Antipholus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Antipholus

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