Theron
Hunter, in Greek
Theron is a masculine given name of Greek origin, from a word meaning hunter or wild beast.
It appears occasionally in American usage: Theron was named after his grandfather.
The name gained visibility through actress Charlize Theron, though hers is a surname of Huguenot origin with different roots.
Pursuer of prey
- huntsmanOne who pursues game
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- chaseRapid following of quarry
- preyAnimal being hunted
quarry · tracking · stalking · wilderness · ancient Greek · wild beast · game · predator
Mediterranean's biggest island
- rulerOne who governs
- despotRuler with absolute power
- chariot racingCompetitive horse-drawn cart sprints
- OlympiaWashington state's seat
odes · patron · victory · fifth century · autocrat · Syracuse
Hereditary family identifier
- given namePersonal name from birth
- masculineMale in character
- Greek originDerived from ancient Hellas
- baby nameChosen title for newborn
namesake · historical · celebrity · actor · South African · Hollywood · Oscar · Monster
hunter
Pursuer of prey
prey · quarry · tracking · stalking · wilderness · ancient Greek · wild beast · game · predator · beast
Sicily
Mediterranean's biggest island
- rulerOne who governs
- despotRuler with absolute power
- chariot racingCompetitive horse-drawn cart sprints
Olympia · odes · patron · victory · fifth century · autocrat · Syracuse
surname
Hereditary family identifier
- given namePersonal name from birth
- masculineMale in character
- Greek originDerived from ancient Hellas
baby name · namesake · historical · celebrity · actor · South African · Hollywood · Oscar · Monster