What does the name Achilles mean?

Answer 1

Because Achilles was a mortal, he had no existing Roman counterpart. As such, they would have simply called him Achilles.

It's important to note that most Romans knew Greek as it was the language of trade and commerce.

Answer 2

Achilles, like many gods, has no full name. In the 1600's when Greek people first started this myth, they gave the gods only first names like Zeus and Hades. All gods have no last names or middle names, its just the way it is said or written.

Answer 3

in the Greek language the name Achilles means manly beauty. Achilles was one of the hero's in the Trojan war, him being the slayer of hector the Trojans finest warrior

Answer 4

Achilles was his name. If the Romans spoke about him he would still be Achilles.

Answer 5

Greek