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GreekNames
Spyridon
Quick Facts
Greek Spelling: Σπυρίδων
Sex: Male
Pronunciation: spee-REE-thon
Name Day: December 12
Nicknames & Variants
Spyros, Spiros, Spiro
Meaning
Basket
Origin
Spyridon derives from the Greek "spyridion," meaning "basket," or possibly the Latin "spiritus," meaning "spirit." It's tied to Saint Spyridon, a fourth-century bishop known for his humble origins as a sheep farmer.

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