Phaedon (name)

Phaedon (Greek: Φαίδων) is a Greek given name. It can also be transliterated as Phaedo, Fedon, or Faidon.

The meaning of Phaedon comes from the Greek words "φαι>φη>φως" which means "light" and "διδοναι>δων" which means "giving". Free translated as "He who gives the light."

The name Phaedon (Greek Φαιδωνάκος, Φαίδωνας, Φαίδων) is also one of the most beautiful. Ancient Greek names that returned to the Greek name list. Etymology of the name means that it is: Bright, Beautiful. Diminutive names: (Phaidonakos, Phaedon.) Celebrates: (January 6.)

Notable people with the name include:

• Phaedo of Elis (4th century BC), ancient Greek philosopher
• Phaedon Gizikis (1917–1999), Greek general who was President of Greece from 1973 to 1974
• Faidon Matheou (1924–2011), Greek rower, basketball coach, and basketball player
• Phaedon Avouris (born 1945), Greek chemical physicist