Linus

Linus, a male given name, is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos. It's a common given name in Sweden. The origin of the name is unknown although the name appears in antiquity both as a musician who taught Apollo and as a son of Apollo who died in infancy. People Linus (Argive), son of Apollo and Psamathe in Greek mythology Linus of Hollywood (Linus Dotson, born 1973), American musical artist Linus of Thrace, musician and master of eloquent speech in Greek mythology Pope Linus (died c. 76), the second Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church Linus Arnesson (born 1994), Swedish ice hockey player Linus Bylund (born 1978), Swedish politician Linus B. Comins (1817–1892), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts in 1857–59 Linus Diaz (born 1933), Sri Lankan long-distance runner Linus Eklöf (born 1989), Swedish motorcycle speedway rider Linus Eklöw (better known by his stage name Style of Eye) (born 1979), Swedish DJ, producer, and songwriter Linus Fernström (born 1987), Swedish hockey player Linus Forslund (born 1988), Swedish bandy player Linus Reinhard Frey (also known as "Lonny Frey") (1910–2009), American baseball player Linus Fröberg (born 1993), Swedish hockey player Linus Gerdemann (born 1982), German professional road bicycle racer Linus Hallenius (born 1989), Swedish footballer Linus Hultström (born 1992), Swedish hockey player Linus Klasen (born 1986), Swedish hockey player Francis Line (also known as Linus of Liège) (1595–1675), English Jesuit priest and scientist Linus Malmborg (born 1988), Swedish footballer Linus Malmqvist (born 1981), Swedish footballer J.