Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Oceanus

Oceanus is the Latin form of the Greek Ōkeanós (Ωκεανος) which was the name of a Titan god in Greek mythology who personified the endless river that surrounded the earth (which is how the ancient Greeks perceived the waters around them). Okeanos was the eldest son of Uranus (god of the sky) and Gaia (goddess of the earth); he was often depicted as a bearded man whose lower body was that of a sea serpent. He was also the husband of Tethys, a sea goddess, and through her the father of the 3000 Oceanids, daughters who presided over all bodies of water in the ancient world. It is from this ancient Greek god where we get our English word “ocean” – the five large bodies of salt water which form the boundaries of the continental land masses (i.e., the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic). Oceanus is not a common given name. In fact, it’s rarely, if ever, used.

All About the Baby Name – Oceanus

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME OCEANUS

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME OCEANUS

Oceanus is a historically important name to Americans, and we’re about to tell you why. During the arduous two-month voyage of the Mayflower ship from Plymouth, England to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1620, there was a baby born aboard to Stephen and Elizabeth Hopkins. Apropos, they named him Oceanus Hopkins. All we have to say is this: it must have been a rough birth on those rough seas! Sadly, little Oceanus died before the age of seven. Still, we absolutely love this little piece of American history. In fact, 63 baby boys were named Ocean in 2012.

Quick Facts

ON OCEANUS

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Greek

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

4

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

o-see-A-nus

SIMPLE MEANING:

Ocean

Characteristics

OF OCEANUS

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Oceanus

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME OCEANUS

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Oceanus

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME OCEANUS

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Oceanus


Popular Songs

ON OCEANUS

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Oceanus


Famous People

NAMED OCEANUS

Oceanus Hopkins (baby born aboard the Mayflower ship during her maiden voyage to the New World)

Children of Famous People

NAMED OCEANUS

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Oceanus

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME OCEANUS

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Oceanus