Find out how popular the first name Pallas has been for the last 26 years (from 1998 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Pallas by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Pallas is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Pallas.

The history of the first name Pallas

Pallas is a given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek word "Pallax" which meant "maiden" or "young woman". The name is closely associated with Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, the arts, and skill.

The earliest recorded use of the name Pallas dates back to ancient Greek mythology and literature. In Homer's Iliad, Pallas is an epithet used for the goddess Athena, referring to her as a warrior-maiden. The name is also found in other ancient Greek texts, such as Hesiod's Theogony and Aeschylus' Eumenides.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Pallas was Pallas the Elder, a Roman scholar and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. He was a highly influential figure in the court of the Roman Emperor Claudius and is credited with helping to establish the first public library in Rome.

Another notable bearer of the name Pallas was Pallas the Younger, a Greek soothsayer and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. He was a close advisor to the Roman Emperor Hadrian and is said to have influenced the emperor's policies and decisions.

In the 16th century, the name Pallas gained popularity among European nobility and aristocracy. One notable example is Pallas Athene, a 16th-century Dutch noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was known for her support of artists and intellectuals.

In the 18th century, the name Pallas was used by several scientists and astronomers. Pallas was the name given to one of the first four asteroids discovered, named after the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. The asteroid was discovered in 1802 by the German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Matthäus Olbers.

Another prominent figure with the name Pallas was Pallas Everett, an American botanist and explorer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his exploration of the American West and his contributions to the study of plant life in the region.

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