Plato, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, is known by the name we use today. However, the name "Plato" wasn't his birth name. His real name was Aristocles.
The name "Plato" was actually a nickname given to him, likely due to his broad shoulders or his physical stature. The word "platys" in Greek means "wide" or "broad".
So, while we know him as Plato, he was originally called Aristocles.
