Agrippa is a masculine name of Greek origin whose initial meaning is considered lost to history. Etymologists theorize two possible meanings for the name: “wild horse” and “born feet first.” An uncommon choice today, Agrippa holds a rich and complex past borne by many figures.

63 BC – 12 BC) was a Roman general, statesman and architect who was a close friend, son-in-law and lieutenant to the Roman emperor Augustus. Agrippa is well known for his important military victories, notably the Battle of Actium in 31 BC against the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.

Agrippa (flourished 2nd century ad) was an ancient Greek philosophical skeptic.