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Name Myrtis
Gender Feminine
Usage Ancient Greek, English
Scripts Μυρτίς(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsEnglish variant: Myrtice; Portuguese form: Mirtis; Macedonian and Serbian form: Миртида (Mirtida)
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Meaning & History
Ancient Greek name derived from μύρτος (myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets. Her students purportedly included Pindaros of Thebes and Korinna of Tanagra.