Daidalos

Greek

"craftsman"

Daidalos Origin and Meaning

The name Daidalos is a boy's name.

Daidalos is a masculine name from ancient Greek mythology, better known in its Latinized form Daedalus. He was the legendary craftsman, artist and inventor who created the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete and fashioned wings of wax and feathers to escape imprisonment with his son Icarus. The name derives from the Greek word 'daidalos' meaning 'cunningly wrought' or 'skillfully made,' reflecting his reputation as an innovative creator. Though rarely used as a given name in modern times, Daidalos carries powerful associations with creativity, ingenuity, and technical brilliance. This name would appeal to parents drawn to classical mythology and those seeking a distinctive name with intellectual and artistic connotations.