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Ptolemy

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Meaning

"War-like"

An ancient Greek name borne by Hellenistic rulers, it remains a rare scholarly given name with strong historical associations.

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Popularity History of Ptolemy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Ptolemy did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ptolemy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ptolemy.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ptolemy

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ptolemy, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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