Is Atticus a Word?

No, atticus is not in the scrabble dictionary.

What is meant by Atticus?

The origins of Atticus

In Latin, Atticus is an adjective meaning “belonging to Attica”, the region in which Athens is located, or more simply, “Athenian”. As a name, it had connotations of literary sophistication and culture.

Why did Harper Lee chose the name Atticus?

He is considered one of the first publishers, and copied and distributed copies of his friend Cicero's works. By naming Atticus after this ancient Roman, Lee establishes a link between Atticus and an early tradition of law. The name also means “from Athens” and therefore links him to a democratic tradition as well.

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