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FADING BOY · ANCIENT GREEK
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Theon

/THEE · ahn/


“From Greek, meaning god”

From Greek theos, meaning god. A short theophoric name borne by the ancient Greek mathematicians Theon of Alexandria and Theon of Smyrna, and brought back into modern use through the character Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.

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How it ages.

Ancient and scholarly, with a modern boost from pop culture; reads both venerable and current.

The cultural moment.

Last ranked #974 in England & Wales in 2019.