Spyridon

Spyridon (Greek: Σπυρίδων) is a Greek male given name. As with most Greek names nowadays, it is shortened to Σπύρος (Spyros, often Anglicised as Spyro or Spiro) since Spyridon sounds too archaic and ecclesiastical. The name's origins are traced to Latin and the Roman praenomen Spurius. Individuals bearing this name include:

*St. Spyridon, Orthodox saint:*St Spyridon College, Greek Orthodox school in Sydney
*Spyridon Marinatos, 20th century archaeologist
*Spyridon Louis, gold medallist of the first modern Marathon
*Archbishop Spyridon of Athens, former Archbishop of Athens
*Spyridon Trikoupis, 2nd Prime Minister of Greece
*Spyridon Gianniotis, freestyle swimmer
*Spyridon Stais, politician
*Spyridon Xyndas, 19th century musician