The first name Patroclus is of Latin, Greek, Shakespearean origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Latin: A Friend of Achilles

Greek: Achilles' Best Friend

Shakespearean: 'The History of Troilus and Cressida' a Greek Commander

Related Names

Sarpedon  (Greek)
Killed by Patroclus During the Trojan War

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