Laertes

Originating from Ancient Greek, the baby name Laertes is one that held immense prestige many centuries ago. The meaning of Laertes is 'the one who gathers people', which is derived from the Greek words, 'λαός', which means 'people,' and 'εἴρω', which signifies 'joining' or 'fastening'. Apart from this, Laertes also holds a prominent position in Greek Mythology as it is the name of the hero Odysseus's father. According to Greek scriptures, Laertes was the king of Cephalonia, the largest land mass in the Ionian Islands in Greece. However, along with its deep-seated Greek roots, the name Laertes also has Western popularity because it is the name of the man who killed Hamlet in Shakespeare's famous play, 'Hamlet'. Laertes is most often used as a name for boys, although it is not as popular as it was many centuries ago. Instead, variants of the name, such as 'Leart' are more commonly used as a first name for babies.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

gatherer of the people

Origin

Ancient Greek

Numerology

L is for luster, your shine.

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

E is for elegant, born within you.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

E is for elegant, born within you.

S is for superb, a great attitude about life.

Lucky

Laertes lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Laertes

• Austin Mahone American pop singer
• Austin Robert Carlile former lead singer of American rock band Of Mice & Men