Homer
[ˈhoʊmər]Meaning
from Greek homeros, "hostage, pledge"
Background Story
Homer comes from the Greek name Homeros, derived from homeros, meaning "hostage, pledge". In the modern era it has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world, chiefly in America, since the 18th century. It is also the name of the oafish cartoon father on the television series The Simpsons.
Temperament
Variations
Homeros
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