Linus

Linus is a masculine given name of Greek origin that has been used across many languages and cultures. In classical myth and early Christian tradition, the name has appeared among notable figures, contributing to its long-standing presence in Europe and the English-speaking world. In Greek mythology Linus is a legendary musician, and in Christian tradition Linus is listed as the second bishop of Rome, a successor of Peter.

Notable people named Linus include Linus Torvalds (born 1969), a Finnish–American software engineer who created the Linux kernel and initiated the Linux project in 1991; Linus Pauling (1901–1994), an American chemist and two-time Nobel laureate; and Linus Roache (born 1964), an English actor.

In popular culture, Linus van Pelt is a fictional character in the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, known for his security blanket and reflective lines.