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) In Greek mythology, Linus (Ancient Greek: Λῖνος ''Linos'' "flax"), son of Apollo and Psamathe, daughter of King Crotopus of Argos. Mythology When Psamathe had given birth to Linus, fearing her father she thus exposed the child. Linus was ...

, 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 Linus Arnesson (born September 21, 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with Djurgårdens IF in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). Arnesson was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round (60th overall) of ...

(born 1994), Swedish ice hockey player *

Linus Bylund Carl Linus Bylund (born 2 January 1978) is a Swedish politician for the Sweden Democrats (SD). Bylund was elected to the Riksdag in 2014. Prior to that, he served as press secretary for Jimmie Åkesson and chief of staff for the SD group in the Ri ...

(born 1978), Swedish politician *

Linus B. Comins Linus Bacon Comins (November 29, 1817 – October 14, 1892) was a Massachusetts politician who served as Mayor of Roxbury, Massachusetts and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts from 1855 to 1859. Early ...

(1817–1892), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts in 1857–59 *

Linus Diaz Linus Clifford Diaz (born 23 September 1933) is a Sri Lankan former long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games o ...

(born 1933), Sri Lankan long-distance runner * Linus Eklöf (born 1989), Swedish motorcycle speedway rider *

Linus Eklöw Johan Linus Eklöw, (born 29 August 1979) better known by his stage name Style of Eye, is a Swedish DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He is part of the electronic music group Galantis. He has worked with Usher, Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, Zed ...

(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 Linus Forslund (born 30 November 1988) is a Swedish Bandy player who plays for Sandvikens AIK as a forward. Linus is a youth product of Sandvikens AIK and is now battling for a regular place in the first team. Linus spent part of last season at S ...

(born 1988), Swedish bandy player * Linus Reinhard Frey (also known as "Lonny Frey") (1910–2009), American baseball player *

Linus Fröberg Linus Fröberg (born June 16, 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, currently playing for Luleå HF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Playing career Fröberg made his professional debut in the Elitserien as a junior with Brynäs ...

(born 1993), Swedish hockey player * Linus Gerdemann (born 1982), German professional road bicycle racer * Linus Hallenius (born 1989), Swedish footballer *

Linus Hultström Linus Hultström (born December 9, 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently signed under contract with Linköping HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Playing career A product of Vimmerby HC, Hultström joined th ...

(born 1992), Swedish hockey player *

Linus Klasen Robert Linus Alexander Klasen (born 19 February 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for EHC Visp of the Swiss League (SL). Playing career Klasen started his career with Huddinge IK and has played with Söder ...

(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. Linus McAtee John Linus McAtee (October 5, 1898 – November 15, 1963) was an American Hall of Fame jockey in Thoroughbred horse racing. Biography Born in Frenchtown, New Jersey on October 5, 1898, he went by his middle name, Linus, but was nicknamed "Pony" ...

(1897–1963), American Hall of Fame jockey * DJ Linus (born 1957), Italian deejay * Linus Omark (born 1987), Swedish hockey player *

Linus Pauling Linus Carl Pauling (; February 28, 1901August 19, 1994) was an American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He published more than 1,200 papers and books, of which about 850 dealt with scientific top ...

(1901–1994), American chemist, winner of two Nobel Prizes (chemistry and peace) * Linus Persson (ice hockey) (born 1985), Swedish ice hockey right winger * Linus Persson (handballer) (born 1993), Swedish handball player * Linus Pettersson (born 1987), Swedish bandy player * Linus Roache (born 1964), English actor * Linus Rönnqvist (born 1988), Swedish bandy player *

Linus Sebastian Linus Gabriel Sebastian (born August 20, 1986) is a Canadian YouTuber. Sebastian is best known for creating and hosting YouTube channels that cover technology, especially ''Linus Tech Tips'' (LTT)''.'' His channels have a combined subscriber ...

(born 1986), Canadian YouTuber, creator and host of Linus Tech Tips and founder of Linus Media Group *

Linus Sandgren Linus Sandgren (born 5 December 1972) is a Swedish cinematographer, known for his collaborations with directors Damien Chazelle, David O. Russell, Gus Van Sant, and the duo of Måns Mårlind and Björn Stein. He is known for his use of unique ...

(born 1972), Swedish Cinematographer *

Linus Sköld Linus Alexander Sköld (born 1983) is a Swedish politician, teacher and member of the Riksdag, the national legislature. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he has represented Norrbotten County since January 2019. He had previously been a s ...

(born 1983), Swedish politician *

Linus Sundström Linus Sundström (born 28 October 1990 in Avesta, Sweden) is a former international speedway rider from Sweden.

(born 1990), Swedish speedway rider * Linus Svenning (born 1990), Swedish singer-songwriter *

Linus Thörnblad Linus Thörnblad (born 6 March 1985) is a Swedish former track and field athlete competing in high jump. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships and a silver medal at the 2007 European Athletics Indoor Championships. He ...

(born 1985), Swedish high jumper *

Linus Tornblad Linus Tornblad (born 2 July 1993) is a Swedish footballer who plays for IK Oddevold as a forward Forward is a relative direction, the opposite of backward. Forward may also refer to: People * Forward (surname) Sports * Forward (associatio ...

(born 1993), Swedish footballer * Linus Torvalds (born 1969), Finnish-born American programmer, creator of the Linux kernel * Linus Ullmark (born 1993), Swedish hockey player *

Linus Videll Björn Linus Videll (born 5 May 1985) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward, currently playing with Södertälje SK of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). Playing career Videll was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round of the ...

(born 1985), Swedish hockey player * Linus Wahlgren (born 1976), Swedish actor *

Linus Wahlqvist Rolf Linus Wahlqvist Egnell (born 11 November 1996) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Pogoń Szczecin as a defender. Career Wahlqvist arrived at IFK Norrköping from his boyhood club Eneby BK in 2009. For the 2013 Allsvenskan ...

(born 1996), Swedish footballer *

Linus Werneman Linus Werneman (born June 4, 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an ice skating rink with lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a fa ...

(born 1992), Swedish hockey player *

Linus Yale Jr. Linus Yale Jr. (April 4, 1821 – December 25, 1868) was an American mechanical engineer, manufacturer, and co-founder with Henry R. Towne of the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company, which became the premier manufacturer of locks in the Unite ...

(1821–1868), American mechanical engineer, son of Yale, Sr. *

Linus Yale Sr. Linus Yale (27 April 1797 – 8 August 1858) was an American inventor, manufacturer of bank locks, and 1st Mayor of Newport, New York. His patents were signed by President Andrew Jackson. His son, Linus Yale Jr., would later found the Prem ...

(1797–1858), American inventor and manufacturer of locks

Characters

* Linus (mythology) *

Ben Linus Benjamin Linus is a fictional character portrayed by Michael Emerson on the ABC television series ''Lost''. Ben was the leader of a group of island natives called the Others and was initially known as Henry Gale to the survivors of Oceanic Flight ...

, in the US television show ''Lost'' * Linus van Pelt, in the comic strip ''Peanuts'' * Linus Caldwell, in '' Ocean's Eleven'' (2001), played by Matt Damon * Linus Larrabee, in ''Sabrina'' (1954 film) and ''Sabrina'' (1995 film) * Linus Rawlings, in ''How the West Was Won'' (film), played by James Stewart * Linus Spacehead, a playable character in the ''

Quattro Adventure ''Quattro'' is a series of video game compilations (each with four games) released in the 1990s. They consisted of games developed by Codemasters. The NES versions were released as multicarts and were published by Camerica without a license by N ...

'' and '' Linus Spacehead's Cosmic Crusade'' video games

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