Spyridon (first name)

Spyridon or Spiridon is a male given name .

Origin and meaning

The name (ancient Greek: Σπυρίδων; Greek: Σπυρίδωνας) is of Greek origin.

Short forms

• Spyros
• Spiros

Well-known namesake

• Spyridon († 350), saint of the Orthodox Church, patron saint of Corfu

First name

• Spyridon Belokas (* 1878), Greek long-distance runner
• Spyridon Chazapis (* 1872), Greek swimmer
• Spyridon Koutroufinis (* 1967), Greek philosopher
• Spyridon Lambros (1851-1919), Greek politician and prime minister
• Spyridon Louis (1873-1940), Greek marathon runner and first Olympic champion
• Spyridon Marinatos (1901–1974), Greek archaeologist
• Spyridon Miliarakis (1852-1919), Greek physician and botanist
• Spyridon Skembris (* 1958), Greek chess grandmaster
• Spyridon Stais , Greek marksman
• Spyridon Trikoupis (1788–1873), Greek politician and Prime Minister
• Spyridon Vasdekis (* 1970), Greek long jumper
• Spyridon Vikatos (1878–1960), Greek painter
• Spyridon Xyndas (1812–1896), Greek composer of classical music

Intermediate name

• James Spyridon Vlassakis , Australian serial killer

Spiridon

• Spiridon Neven DuMont (1967–1995), German photographer, video artist and painter

See also

• Spyridon (disambiguation)