Etymology of ancient Macedonian names

[Ptolemy]

It can derive from the ancient greek word Imas (=leather belt)

[Amyntas]

and what about the "tyr" ?

[Ptolemy]

ASCLEPIODOROS (Ασκληπιοδορος) m Ancient Greek
Derives from the greek words Asclepios (= cut up) + Doro (=Gift). Asclepios was the name of the god of healing and medicine in Greek mythology. Asclepiodoros was a prominent Macedonian, son of Eunikos from Pella. Another Asclepiodoros in Alexander's army was son of Timandros.

ATALANTE (Αταλαντη) f ancient Greek
Her name means in Greek "without talent". She was daughter of Orontes, and sister of Perdiccas.

[Ptolemy]

KALLINES (Καλλινης) m Ancient Greek
Derives from greek words kalli + nao (=stream beautifully). He was a Macedonian, officer of companions.

[Ptolemy]

PLEISTARHOS (Πλείσταρχος) m ancient Greek
Derives from the greek words Pleistos (=too much) + Arhos ((= master). He was younger brother of Cassander.

POLYKLES (Πολυκλής) m ancient Greek
Derives from the words Poli (=city) + Kleos (glory). Macedonian who served as Strategos of Antipater.

POLYDAMAS (Πολυδάμας) m ancient Greek
The translation of his name means "the one who subordinates a city". One Hetairos.

[Ptolemy]

APOLLOPHANES (Απολλοφάνης) m ancient greek.
His name derives from the greek verb "απολλυμι" (=to destroy) and φαίνομαι (= appear to be). Apollophanes was a prominent Macedonian who was appointed Satrap of Oreitae.

ARCHIAS (Αρχίας) m ancient Greek
His name derive from greek verb Άρχω (=head or be in command). Archias was one of the Macedonian trierarchs in Hydaspes river.

ARCHESILAOS (Αρχεσίλαος) m ancient Greek
His name derive from greek verb Άρχω (=head or be in command) + Λαος (= people). Archesilaos was a Macedonian that received the satrapy of Mesopotamia in the settlement of 323.

[Ptolemy]

ARETAS (Αρετας) m ancient Greek
Derives from the greek word Areti (=virtue). He was commander of Sarissoforoi at Gaugamela.

[Istor]

Originally Posted by Giourkas

and what about the "tyr" ?

There was a god Tyrimnos, he had a day in Thyateira (Asia Minor). His name is definitely related to Tyrimmas.

The word tyros (cheese) is Mecynean Greek. I think it is related to the names Tyrimnos and Tyrimmas !!

[Ptolemy]

KALLIKLES(Καλλικλής) m ancient Greek
Derives from greek words kalli (beauty) + Kleos (glory). Kallikles was one Macedonian Hieromnimon during the era of Philip.

THEODOROS(Θεωδορος) M ancient Greek
It has the meaning in greek of "Gift from the god". It derives from the greek words "Theos" (=God) + Doro (=Gift). Theodoros was one Macedonian Hieromnimon during the era of Philip.

LEON (Λεων) M ancient Greek
In Greek it has the meaning of "Lion". Leon was son of Hegisandros and was a Macedonian 'Naopoios'.

Eurylochos(Ευρυλοχος) M ancient Greek
It derives from the greek words "Ευρύς" (=wide) and "Λοχος" (=set up ambush). Eurylochos was a Macedonian Hieromnimon during the era of Philip.

[Ptolemy]

AGESISTRATOS (Αγησίστρατος) m ancient greek
Father of Paramonos, a general of Antigonos Doson. His name derives from verb ηγήσομαι ( = lead in command) + στρατος (= army). "Hgisomai" in Doric dialect is "Agisomai". Its full meaning is "the one who leads the army"

AGERROS (Αγερρος) M ancient Greek
He was father of Andronikos, general of Alexander. His name derives from the verb αγέρρω (= the one who makes gatherings)

AGATHOKLEIA (Αγαθόκλεια) f ancient Greek
Wife of Ptolemy IV the philopator. Her name derives from the adj. αγαθός (= virtuous) + κλεος ( = fame).

AVREAS (Αβρέας) m ancient Greek
Officer of Alexander the great. His name derives from the adj. αβρός (=polite)

AGATHANOR (Αγαθάνωρ) m ancient Greek
Som of Thrasycles. He was priest of Asklepios for about 5 years. His origin was from Beroia as is attested from an inscription. His name derives from the adj. αγαθός (= virtuous) + ανήρ (= man). The full meaning of his name is "Virtuous man"