Achille

Meaning of Achille

Achille is the Italian heir to the legendary Achilles, a name that has sprinted out of Homer’s Iliad and straight into modern birth registries. Born from the Greek root “achos,” meaning “pain,” Achille carries the paradoxical charm of a warrior who outpaced sorrow by sheer daring. Italians pronounce it ah-KEE-leh, a brisk, melodic triplet that rolls off the tongue like a Vespa cruising the Amalfi Coast. Although he has never cracked the American Top 500, Achille has been an unhurried marathoner on U.S. charts since 1911, popping up every few years—five, six, maybe nine newborns at a time—to remind us that quiet endurance can be as heroic as battlefield glory. The name paints a portrait of bronze and marble, yet leaves room for muddy soccer cleats and bright classroom chatter. Choosing Achille is like pinning a little laurel wreath on your son’s birth certificate: a nod to classical courage, an Italian dash of style, and just enough rarity to make playground roll calls feel like applause.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as ah-KEE-leh (/aˈkiːle/)

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