Orestes (name)

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Orestes (Ορεστης) is a Greek name, meaning "he who stands on the mountain", or "mountain-dweller".

[edit] Famous People Named Orestes

In Greek Mythology, he is the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. He had a sister Electra. Although Orestes led a noble life, he is infamous for avenging the murder of his father by killing his mother Clytemnestra, as well as her lover Aegisthus.

Atilla the Hun was known to have a honorable and loyal general named Orestes. He was considered in history to be a best friend of Atilla, and important advisor.

[edit] Orestes in Popular Culture

- A Perfect Circle released a song named "Orestes" on their debut album Mer de Noms.

[edit] Other forms of Orestes

Arestis (Αρεστης) - A modern form of the name in Greek, mainly used in Cyprus. The Italian and Spanish name Aresti is most probably also related.

Orest (Орест) - Primarily a Ukrainian name

Oryst - An alternate spelling of Orest, sometimes given by Ukrainian immigrants in North America.