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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Hermes
Greek
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Usage of the Name Hermes
Greek Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Hermes
The name Hermes is the name of the messenger god in Greek mythology. Hermes was also the patron of boundaries and travelers, shepherds, thieves, orators, and poets.
His name is probably derived from the ancient Greek word "herma" referring to wayside piles of stones that were used as boundary markers.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Hermes da Fonseca (1855 - 1923), a Brazilian politician who was the 8th President of Brazil;
Hermes Pan (1910 - 1990), an American dancer and choreographer;
Hermes Binner (born 1943), an Argentine politician.
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Names Related to Hermes
List of names related to Hermes.
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