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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Greek Mythology.
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Ophius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ophios. In Greek mythology, Ophius is the father of Combe of Pleuron, a woman who was assaulted by her sons and subsequently transformed into a bird.
Orestheus Ὀρεσθεύς m Greek Mythology
Probably a more elaborate form of Orestes, which is ultimately derived from Greek όρος (oros) meaning "mountain, hill". It is at least quite unlikely that this is a compound name where the second element is derived from Greek θεος (theos) meaning "god", because then the name would have been spelled as Ὀρεσθεος (Orestheos) in Greek... [more]
Orneus Ὀρνεύς m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ὄρνις (ornis) meaning "bird, chicken". Also compare Greek ὄρνεον (orneon) meaning "bird" and the name Ornytion... [more]
Ornytion Ὀρνύτιων m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Ornytos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). In Greek mythology, Ornytion was the name of the father of Phocus and Thoas.
Ornytos m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ὄρνυμι (ornymi) or Greek ὀρνύω (ornyo), both of which mean "to rouse, to stir, to awaken". These words may be etymologically related to Greek ὄρνις (ornis) meaning "bird, chicken".
Ornytus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ornytos. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, a few of which were soldiers.
Oros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, this is the name of a king of Troezen, who is the (human) maternal grandfather of the demi-god Althepus.... [more]
Orphée m & f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Orpheus. Although the mythological character is masculine, this name is now more frequently borne by women than by men.
Orsilochos Ὀρσίλοχος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from ὄρσω (orso), the future case of the Greek verb ὄρνυμι (ornymi) meaning "to awaken, to arouse" as well as "to raise, to excite" and "to stir up"... [more]
Orsilochus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Orsilochos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of which is a son of the river god Alpheus.
Orthros Ὄρθρος m Greek Mythology
From Greek ὄρθρος (orthros) meaning "the time just before daybreak, early dawn, cock-crow". He was a mythological two-headed watchdog, a brother of Cerberus and son of the monster Echidna, that kept the herds of Geryon on the island Erytheia, and was there killed by Herakles... [more]
Orus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (American, Rare)
Latinized form of Oros. A known bearer of this name was the American professional golfer and Olympic medalist Orus Jones (1867-1963).
Oryxos Ὄρυξος m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ὄρυξ (oryx) meaning "pickaxe, tool for digging". This is the name of a giant depicted on the alter of Zeus at Pergamon.
Othryoneus Ὀθρυονεύς m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is a bit uncertain. If it is derived from only one element, then it possibly basically means "of Mount Othrys", derived from Greek Όθρυς (Othrys), the name of the mountain... [more]
Otus Ὦτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Otos. This was the name of two distinct characters in Greek mythology: a giant who was a son of Aloeus and brother of Ephialtes; and Otus of Cyllene, one of the Achaean soldiers in the Trojan War, who was killed by Polydamas.
Oxylos Ὀξύλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift".... [more]
Oxylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oxylos. This is the name of several characters from Greek mythology, one of them being a son of Ares and Protogeneia.
Oxyporos Ὀξύπορος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξυπόρος (oxyporos) meaning "passing rapidly". It consists of the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun πόρος (poros) meaning "passage, passage-way" as well as "ford, strait, ferry" (as in, a means of passing over a body of water).
Oxyporus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oxyporos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of king Cinyras of Cyprus.
Paeëon Παιήων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Paieon, which is the Epic Greek form of Paian. Paian or Paean was the physician of the gods in Greek mythology.
Paeon Παίων m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Paeon or Paion was a son of Poseidon.
Palaemon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Palaimon. This name was borne by several characters in Greek mythology.... [more]
Palaimon Παλαίμων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb παλαιμονέω (palaimoneo) meaning "to wrestle, to fight", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb παλαίω (palaio) meaning "to wrestle"... [more]
Palamedes Παλαμήδης m Greek Mythology, Arthurian Cycle
Possibly derived from Greek πάλαι (palai) "long ago, in days of yore" and μῆδος (mêdos) "plans, schemes" (itself from the verb μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to plan")... [more]
Palthanor Παλθάνωρ m Greek Mythology
Hellenized form of an Indian name, of which both the original form and the meaning are unknown.... [more]
Pandareus Πανδαρεύς, Πανδάρεος, Πανδάρεως m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly a variant of Greek Πάνδαρος (Pandaros) (see Pandarus). This was the name of either one or two minor characters in Greek mythology, the son of Merops and a nymph, father of Aëdon and other daughters, and a friend of Tantalus.
Pandarus Πάνδαρος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature, Theatre
Latinized form of Greek Πάνδαρος (Pandaros), which was possibly derived from παν (pan) "all" and an uncertain second element. This is the name of a mythical archer who appears in stories of the Trojan War, and "who by an arrow-shot violates the truce between the Trojans and Greeks, and is afterwards slain by Diomedes." In Homer's 'Iliad' he is portrayed as an energetic and impetuous warrior, but in medieval literature he becomes a witty and licentious figure who facilitates the affair between Troilus and Cressida... [more]
Pandemos Πάνδημος f & m Greek Mythology
From Greek πάνδημος (pandemos) meaning "of all people, belonging to all people; public, common", composed of πᾶν (pan) "all" and δῆμος (demos) "the people"... [more]
Pandion Πανδίων m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, this is the name of several kings and heroes.
Panopeus Πανοπεύς m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Panope. In Greek mythology, Panopeus and his twin brother Crisus were sons of Phocus.
Panthous Πάνθοος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πάνθοος (Panthoos), derived from πᾶν (pan) meaning "all" and θοός (thoos) meaning "swift" (from the verb θέω (theô) "to run")... [more]
Parthaon Παρθάων m Greek Mythology
Possibly related to Greek πέρθω (pertho) meaning "to destroy". This was the name of a Calydonian king, father to Oeneus and Agrius.
Parthenopaios Παρθενοπαίος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek παρθένος (parthenos) meaning "maiden, girl, virgin". The second element is probably derived from Greek παῖς (pais) "child", which would give the name as a whole the meaning of "child of a virgin"... [more]
Parthenopeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant spelling of Parthenopaeus, which has gone on to become the spelling most commonly used, even though Parthenopaeus is more correct... [more]
Patrocle m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Patroklos (see Patroclus).
Peisandros Πείσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
Peisenor Πεισήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
Peisis Πεισίς m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion" as well as "affection, susceptibility". It is ultimately derived from Greek πείσομαι (peisomai), which is the first-person singular future middle indicative of the Greek verbs πάσχω (pascho) meaning "to undergo, to experience, to feel (an emotion)" and πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
Peisistratos Πεισίστρατος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
Pelagon Πελάγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "of the ocean".
Pelasgus Πελασγός m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "ancient" in Ancient Greek. Several distinct characters in Greek mythology bore this name.
Pelops Πέλοψ m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "dark face", derived from Greek πελός (pelos) meaning "dark-coloured, dusky" and ὄψ (ops) meaning "face, eye". In Greek mythology Pelops was king of Pisa in the Peloponnesus, "island of Pelops"... [more]
Peneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πηνειός (Peneios), which is either derived from Greek πῆνος (pēnos) "web" or from Greek πήνη (pēnē) "thread, weft" (see Penelope)... [more]
Pentheus Πενθεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πένθος (penthos) meaning "grief, sorrow, sadness, mourning". In Greek mythology, Pentheus was the name of a king of Thebes.
Perdix Περδιξ m Greek Mythology
Means "partridge" in Greek. In Greek myth Perdix or Talos was a nephew of the inventor Daedalus, to whom he was apprenticed... [more]
Pergamus Πέργαμος m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, but it may be related to πῠ́ργος (púrgos) meaning "tower, watchtower".
Periclymenus Περικλύμενος m Greek Mythology
Derived from περῐ- (peri-) meaning "about" and κλῠ́μενος (klúmenos) meaning “heard”.
Perilaos Περίλαος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek περί (peri) meaning "around, near, surrounding" combined with Greek λαος (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Perilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Perilaos. This name was borne by a Greek tyrant of Argos (6th century BC) as well as by several characters in Greek mythology.
Perileos Περίλεως m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek περί (peri) meaning "around, near, surrounding" combined with λεώς (leos) meaning "the people" (see Leos), which is the Attic Greek form of ancient Greek λαος (laos) meaning "the people"... [more]
Periphron Περίφρων m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek περί (peri) meaning "around, near, surrounding". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Peristhenes Περισθένης m Greek Mythology
Ancient masculine name meaning "exceedingly strong".
Perses Πέρσης m Greek Mythology
Titan of destruction.
Phaeax m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Phaiax. Bearers of this name include an architect and an orator, who both lived in the 5th century BC.... [more]
Phaenops Φαῖνοψ m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Φαῖνοψ (Phainops) meaning "bright-eyed, conspicuous", derived from φαεινός (phaeinos) "shining, radiant" and ὄψ (ops) "eye"... [more]
Phaëthon Φαέθων m Greek Mythology
the son of Helios
Phaiax Φαῖαξ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun Φαίαξ (Phaiax) meaning "Phaeacian". A Phaeacian was an inhabitant of Phaeacia, a region in Greek mythology.... [more]
Phaidimos Φαίδιμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek φαίδιμος (phaidimos) meaning "shining, radiant, glistening". This was the name of several characters in Greek legend, including a king of Sidon mentioned in the 'Odyssey'... [more]
Phainon Φαινων m Greek Mythology
The name of a mythological celestial deity, the god of either Saturn or the planet Jupiter. The name is ultimately derived from the root φαινω (phaino) meaning "shining".
Phantes Φάντης m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "visible".
Pharis Φᾶρις m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Pharis was the son of Hermes and the Danaid Phylodameia
Phegeus m Greek Mythology
A king who offered succor and his daughter, Arsinoe (named Alphesiboea in some versions), to Alcmaeon, who was fleeing from the Erinyes.
Pheidippos Φειδίππος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek φειδός (pheidos) meaning "sparing, thrifty" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Pheres Φέρης m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek φέρω (phérō) meaning "to bring, carry".
Phidippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pheidippos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Helen of Troy.
Philistos Φίλιστος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective φίλιστος (philistos) meaning "most beloved", which is a superlative of the Greek adjective φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved, dear".... [more]
Philistus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Philistos. This was the name of a Greek historian from Syracuse in Sicily, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Philogenes Φιλογένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek φιλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek γενης (genes) meaning "born".
Philomelos Φιλόμηλος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Philomele (see Philomela). A notable bearer of this name was the Greek general Philomelos of Phocis (4th century BC).
Philomelus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Philomelos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a minor demi-god.
Phlegon Φλέγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Essentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω (phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor Hadrian.... [more]
Phlegyas Φλεγύας m Greek Mythology
Son of Ares and Chryse or Dotis, was king of the Lapiths in Greek mythology.
Phobetor Φοβητωρ m Greek Mythology
From the Greek name Φοβητωρ (Phobētōr) meaning "frightening"; ultimately from Ancient Greek φόβος (phóbos) "fear, terror, fright". In Greek mythology, Phobetor (or Ikelos) was the god of and personification nightmares and a son of Nyx.
Phocus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Φῶκος (Phokos), which is a variant form of Phokas (see Phocas). This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology.
Phoinix Φοῖνιξ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant of Phoenix.
Phorbas Φόρβας m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek mythology meaning "pasture giving".
Phorkys Φόρκυς m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. In Greek mythology, Phorkys was an old man ruling over the sea; later he was described as a god of the hidden dangers of the deep, a brother of Nereus, and was depicted as a kind of merman.
Phoroneus Φορωνεύς m Greek Mythology
Possibly means "to bring help", derived from Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to bring, to carry, to bear" combined with Greek ὀνή (onē) meaning "help". Another possibility is that the name is derived from Greek φόρον (phoron) meaning "forum, market", or even from Greek φόρος (phoros) meaning "tribute, tax"... [more]
Phosphoros Φωσφόρος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek φῶς (phos) "light" combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Phronios Φρόνιος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Phronius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Phronios. This is the name of a character in Greek mythology.
Phrontis Φρόντις m & f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun φροντίς (phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Phthonos Φθόνος m Greek Mythology
From Greek φθόνος (phthonos) meaning "ill-will, malice, envy, jealousy". In Greek mythology Phthonos was the daimon or spirit of envy and jealousy; he was particularly associated with the jealous passions of love.
Phylas Φύλας m Greek Mythology
Derived from φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō) meaning "to watch, guard, protect", "to ambush", "to wait for" or "to maintain, preserve".
Phyleus Φυλεύς m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek φυλή (phylē) meaning "tribe, clan, race, people". However, compare Phyllis and also Greek φυλάσσω (phylassō) meaning "to keep watch, to guard"... [more]
Piasus Πίασος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "pea".
Pirithous Πειρίθοος m Greek Mythology
The sworn friend of Theseus. Pirithous helped Theseus abduct Helen of Troy before she was married. (She would later be taken again by Paris, initiating the Trojan War, etc.) Thesues returned the favor by journeying with his friend to the Underworld in an attempt to win the affections of Persephone, Hades' captive bride... [more]
Pisenor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Peisenor. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of which is one of the many suitors of Penelope.
Pisistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Peisistratos. This name was borne by several ancient Greek rulers as well as by two characters in Greek mythology.
Pittheus Πιτθεύς m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name as a whole is not entirely certain. The second element is certainly derived from Greek θεος (theos) "god". The first element, however, is where the uncertainty lies... [more]
Pleiades m & f Greek Mythology, Astronomy
Name of a star cluster, likely meaning "to sail", from the ancient Greek 'plein'. Also used in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Pleione and Atlas, thus meaning "daughters of Pleione".
Pleisthenes Πλεισθένης m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πλεῖστος (pleistos) "most, greatest, largest" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength." In Greek mythology, this is the name of several different people descended from Tantalus.
Plexippus Πλήξιππος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "striking".
Podarces Ποδάρκης m Greek Mythology
Derived from πούς (poús) meaning “foot” and ἀρκέω (arkéō) meaning “run to assist”.
Poemander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek given name Ποίμανδρος (Poimandros), which is derived from the Greek noun ποιμήν (poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see Poimen) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man"... [more]
Poemenius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Poimenios. This name was borne by a 4th-century Roman governor of Corycus in Asia Minor (now Turkey) and by a usurper who led a revolt at Augusta Treverorum (now Trier in Germany) in the same century.... [more]
Poias Ποίας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ποιέω (poieo) meaning "to make, create, compose; to pretend". This was the name of one of the Argonauts, considered the greatest archer of the group.
Poimenios Ποιμένιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Meaning a bit uncertain. This name could be derived from the rare Greek adjective ποιμένιος (poimenios) meaning "pastoral, of the shepherd" as well as "rural". It is also possible that it is derived from Greek ποιμένες (poimenes), which is the plural form of the noun ποιμήν (poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see Poimen).... [more]
Polites Πολίτης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun πολίτης (polites) meaning "citizen, freeman".... [more]
Polyanax Πολυάναξ m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much, many" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Polycaon Πολυκάων m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "much-burning".
Polydamas Πολυδάμας m Greek Mythology
Derived from πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control".
Polydectes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polydektes. In Greek mythology, Polydectes was the king of the island of Seriphos.
Polydektes Πολυδέκτης m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun πολυδέκτης (polydektes) meaning "all-receiver". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun δέκτης (dektes) meaning "receiver, beggar".
Polydoros Πολύδωρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "many gifts", derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with Greek δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift, present".... [more]
Polydorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polydoros. A notable real-life bearer of this name was king Polydorus of Sparta, who lived in the 7th century BC.... [more]
Polymedon Πολυμέδων m Greek Mythology
Derived from πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler".
Polymnius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized masculine form of Polymnia.
Polynices Πολυνείκης m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πολυνείκης (Polyneikês) meaning "manifold strife", derived from πολύς (polys) "much, many" and νεῖκος (neikos) "quarrel, strife, feud"... [more]
Polynikes Πολυνείκης m Greek Mythology, Literature
From Greek polys (πολυς) -"much, many" combined with nike (νικη)- "victory". In Greek mythology he was the son of Oedipus and Jocasta.
Polypoites Πολυποίτης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "one who makes much", derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much, many" and ποιέω (poieo) meaning "to make, create, compose; to pretend".
Polyxenos Πολύξενος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Polyxene (see Polyxena). A notable bearer of this name was the Indo-Greek king Polyxenos Epiphanes Soter, who reigned around 100 BC.
Polyxenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polyxenos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of one of the suitors of Helen of Troy.
Ponos Πόνος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πόνος (ponos) meaning "pain." In Greek mythology, Ponos was the god of toil and a grandson of Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Porphyrion Πορφυρίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πορφυρα (porphyra) meaning "purple dye" as well as "purple-fish". Also compare the Greek noun πορφυρίς (porphyris) meaning "purple garment, purple cloak" and the Greek given name Porphyrios (see Porfirio)... [more]
Porthaon Πορθάων m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology several men bear this name.
Potamon Ποταμὼν m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ποτάμι (potámi) meaning "river, stream".
Praxander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Πράξανδρος (Praxandros), which is a name that is derived from Greek πραξις (praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]
Presbon Πρέσβων m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "elder, senior".
Priape m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Priapos via its latinized form Priapus.
Prokles Προκλῆς m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρό (pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Prolochos Πρόλοχος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρό (pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Prolochus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Prolochos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the Lapiths, a tribe from Thessaly.
Promachus Πρόμαχος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "who leads in battle" or "champion".
Promedon Προμέδων m Greek Mythology
Derived from προ- (pro-) meaning “before” and μέδων (medon)# meaning "ruler".
Promeus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρόμος (promos) meaning "foremost, foremost man". Also compare Greek προμυέω (promueō) meaning "to initiate beforehand" and Prometheus, which are both etymologically related... [more]
Pronax Πρῶναξ m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρώ (pro) meaning "early (in the day)", a variant of πρωΐ (proi) meaning "early in the day, during morning", and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
Protesilaus Πρωτεσίλαος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Πρωτεσίλαος (Protesilaos), derived from πρῶτος (protos) meaning "first", ἕσις (hesis) meaning "sending forth; strive, desire" (itself from hiemi),‎ and λαός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Prothoenor Προθοήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is not quite certain. Through a variant spelling, it might be derived from of one of the following two Greek adjectives: πρῶτος (protos) meaning "first, earliest" and πρωτός (protos) meaning "destined"... [more]
Prylis Πρύλις m Greek Mythology
Means "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of Hermes and the Lesbian nymph Issa.
Prymneus Πρυμνεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρυμνεύς (prymneus) meaning "steersman", which is ultimately derived from Greek πρύμνα (prymna) meaning "stern, poop". Also compare Greek πρυμνός (prymnos) meaning "hindmost, undermost, end-most"... [more]
Prytanis Πρύτανις m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, History
Derived from the Greek noun πρύτανις (prytanis) meaning "prince, ruler, lord, chief".... [more]
Pterelaos Πτερέλαος m Greek Mythology
Means "people adorned with feathers", derived from the Greek verb πτερόω (pteroo) meaning "to feather, to furnish with feathers or wings" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος (Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pylenor Πυλήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [more]
Pylos Πύλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πύλος (pylos) meaning "in the gateway", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". Pylos is also the name of a town in modern Greece, which already existed in the time of Mycenaean Greece (under the same name) and was an important kingdom at the time.
Pylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pylos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of the god Ares, whom he had with Demonice.
Pyrame m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Pyramus. A known bearer of this name was the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841).
Pyramus Πύραμος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Romani (Archaic)
From the Greek Πύραμος (Pyramos), taken from the name of the river Pyramos and derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) "fire" or πυρός (pyros) "wheat"... [more]
Pyreneus Πυρηνεύς m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Pyrene. In Greek mythology, Pyreneus was a king of Thrace.
Pyroeis m Greek Mythology
Pyroeis in ancient Greek religion is the god of the wandering star Areios, the planet Mars.... [more]
Pythias Πυθιάς f & m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek Πυθιος (Pythios), which is an epithet of the god Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [more]
Python Πύθων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Python was an enormous earth-dragon (usually depicted as a serpent in ancient Greek art) who lived near the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi. The creature was named after the city, whose name was ultimately derived from the Greek verb πύθω (pytho) meaning "to rot, to decay"... [more]
Rhadamanthos m Greek Mythology
I am uncertain of the meaning, but it might be etymologically related to Greek adámas "invincible, untamed" or Greek damázo "to overpower, to tame, to conquer." In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthos was a son of Zeus and Europa.
Rhadamanthus Ῥαδάμανθυς m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος (rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω (manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [more]
Rhexenor Ῥηξήνωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ (rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις (rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Rhoecus Ῥοῖκός m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ῥοικός (rhoikos) meaning "crooked, bent" or "bow-legged". This was the name of a Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE, as well as the name of a centaur who was killed by Atalanta after he attempted to assault her in Greek mythology.
Sabazios Σαβάζιος m Greek Mythology
Sabazios was the sky father and nomadic horseman of the Phrygians and Thracians.
Salmoneus m Greek Mythology
A king from Greek mythology, who, during the Trojan war, pretended to be Zeus.
Sangarius m Greek Mythology
Sangarius is a Phrygian river-god of Greek mythology. He is described as the son of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-wife Tethys and as the husband of Metope, by whom he became the father of Hecuba... [more]
Scamander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Skamandros. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a river god, who is the personification of the Scamander River (nowadays called Karamenderes River), the largest river of the plain of Troy.
Scamandre m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Skamandros via Scamander.
Scelmis Σκέλμις m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις (Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [more]
Schedius Σχεδίος m Greek Mythology
Derived from σχεδόν (skhedón) meaning "nearby" or "nearly, almost", and δίος (dîos) meaning "heavenly, divine".
Schoeneus Σχοινεύς m Greek Mythology
The name of a number of figures in Greek mythology, meaning "rushy".
Schoineus Σχοινεύς m Greek Mythology
The name of several individuals in Greek mythology.
Sciron Σκίρων m Greek Mythology
Means "mistral, northwest Mediterranean wind". This was the name of a Corinthian bandit in Greek mythology.
Scylaceus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκυλακεύς (Skylakeus), which is a more elaborate form of Scylax. In Greek mythology, Scylaceus was a Lycian comrade-in-arms of Sarpedon and Glaucus... [more]
Selasphoros Σελασφορος m & f Greek Mythology
Means "light-bearing" in Greek (compare Nikephoros). This was a title of the Greek moon goddess Artemis (also worshipped as "Artemis Phosphoros").
Silène m & f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern)
French form of Silenus. While as a mythologcial name, Silène is masculine, it is used as an exclusively feminine given name today.
Simoeis Σιμοεις m Greek Mythology
The name of the god of the river Simois, and taken from that river. Simoeis was a son of Oceanus and Tethys and as the father of Astyoche and Hieromneme.
Simois Σιμόεις m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Simoeis. In Greek mythology this was the name of a river flowing through Mount Ida near Troy, as well as the god or personification of the river.
Sinis m Greek Mythology
The name of a bandit killed by Theseus, who was the father of Perigune, who bore Theseus's son Melanippus.
Sinon Σίνων m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "the mischievous", derived from Ancient Greek σίνος (sinos) "hurt, harm, mischief, injury", itself from σίνομαι (sinomai) "to hurt, damage, plunder". This was the name of the Greek warrior who convinced the Trojans to bring the Trojan Horse into their city, also called Sinopos.
Sisyphe m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Sisyphos via its latinized form Sisyphus.
Sisyphus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σίσυφος (Sisyphos), of which the meaning is uncertain. It may possibly be derived from Greek σίσυς (sisys), which can mean "a goat's skin" or "cheap garment" or "any coarse"... [more]
Skamandros Σκάμανδρος m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is uncertain. The second element looks like it is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man", but there are sources who doubt this. The first element is more difficult to pinpoint: it could be derived from Greek σκάζω (skazo) "to limp, to stumble (over an obstacle)" or from Greek σκαιός (skaios) meaning "left(-handed)" or "awkward"... [more]
Solymus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Solymus was the ancestral hero and eponym of the tribe Solymi in Pisidia and Lycia. He was a son of either Zeus or Ares; his mother's name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene daughter of Pisidus, Calchedonia or the nymph Chalcea.
Soos Σόος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from σόος (soos), which is the Epic and Ionic Greek form of the adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded".... [more]
Sophalexios m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "skilled defender".
Sosipolis Σωσίπολις m Greek Mythology
A son of the goddess Eileithyia. From Ancient Greek sôzô meaning "savior" and polis meaning "city".
Sostratos Σώστρατος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Contracted form of Sosistratos. Notable ancient Greek bearers of this name include the famous merchant Sostratos of Aegina (6th century BC) and the sculptor Sostratos of Chios (5th century BC).
Sostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sostratos. A known bearer of this name was Sostratus of Cnidus, an ancient Greek architect and engineer from the 3rd century BC.
Sous m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Soos. This was the name of a semi-mythological king of Sparta, who is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.
Sponde f & m Greek Mythology
Jupiter's moon
Staphylus Στάφυλος m Greek Mythology
The name of several figures in Greek Mythology, meaning "grape cluster".
Steropes Στερόπης m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun στερόπης (steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή (sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see Sterope)... [more]
Sthenelaos Σθενέλᾱος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, power, vigour" and λᾱός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Sthenelos Σθένελος m Greek Mythology
Meaning "strong one" or "forcer", derived from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, might, power"
Sthenelus Σθένελος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sthenelos.
Stratos Στράτος m Greek Mythology, Greek
Derived from the ancient Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army". In modern times, the name is often encountered as a diminutive or short form of Efstratios.... [more]
Stymphalos Στύμφαλος m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. The first element of this name might be derived from the noun στύμα (styma), which is the Aeolic Greek form of ancient Greek στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth"... [more]
Stymphalus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stymphalos. In Greek mythology, Stymphalus is the name of a son of Elatus, who was treacherously killed by Pelops.
Sufax m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain, although the etymology of the name is probably Greek. In both Greek and Berber mythology, Sufax was a son of Hercules and Tinjis.
Syleus Συλεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek συλεύς (syleus) meaning "privateer", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω (sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)". Also compare Greek σύλη (syle), a term used to refer to the right of seizing a ship... [more]
Symaithos Συμαιθος m Greek Mythology
In mythology, a River-God of eastern Sikelia. His name is taken from the river Symaethus, of unknown etymology.
Talaus Ταλαός m Greek Mythology
Means "steadfast, enduring" or "unhappy", derived from Greek τλήμων (tlemon) meaning "patient, steadfast; wretched, miserable". In Greek mythology, Talaus was the king of Argos and one of the Argonauts.
Talos m Greek Mythology
In Greek Mythology Talos was a bronze winged automaton given to Europa for protection in Crete from pirates and invaders.
Tantalos Τάνταλος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek ταλάντατος (talántatos) "one who has to bear much", itself derived from τάλας (tálas) "wretched, miserable".
Tantalus Τάνταλος m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology he was a hero, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink... [more]
Tartarus m Greek Mythology
Tartarus was the Greek Primordial god that ruled over the abyss, the deepest and darkest pit in the Underworld.
Taulas Ταύλας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Precise meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Taulas was one of the six sons of Illyrios.
Teiresias Τειρεσίας m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek τεῖρος (teiros) "constellations, heavenly signs" and εἴδω (eidô) "to see". This was the name of a blind seer who appears in many Greek myths. Due to objecting the goddess Hera in a debate with her husband Zeus, he lost his eyesight, but was given the ability to see into the future by Zeus... [more]
Telecles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Telekles. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 6th century BC.
Telegonus Τηλέγονος m Greek Mythology
The name of three men in Greek mythology, meaning "born afar".
Teleon Τελέων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τελέω (teléō) meaning "to bring about, complete, fulfill".
Telestes Τελέστης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun τελεστής (telestes) meaning "(religious) initiator" as well as "priest" and "initiated person".... [more]
Teleus m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is not entirely certain. It may have been derived from Greek τέλειος (teleios) meaning "perfect", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb τελειόω (teleioo) meaning "to make perfect, to complete"... [more]
Temenus Τήμενος m Greek Mythology
The name of several figures in Greek mythology, meaning "sacred enclosure".
Tenages Τενάγης m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek τέναγος (ténagos) meaning "shoal water, shallows, lagoon".
Tenerus Τήνερος m Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Theban hero and prophet in Greek mythology, a son of Apollo and Melia.
Tereus Τηρεύς m Greek Mythology
This name is probably derived from Greek τηρέω (tereo), which can mean "to guard" as well as "to obey, to observe, to attend to carefully". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τερέω (tereo) meaning "to bore through, to pierce"... [more]
Thamyris Θάμυρις m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
As a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [more]
Thaumas Θαύμας m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun θαῦμα (thauma) meaning "wonder, marvel". Also compare the related name Thaumasios.... [more]
Theiodamas Θειοδάμας m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek Masculine name meaning "subdued by the divine".
Thelxion Θελξίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun θέλξις (thelxis) meaning "enchantment, bewitchment", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb θέλγω (thelgo) meaning "to enchant, to bewitch, to charm, to captivate"... [more]
Theophron Θεόφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective θεόφρων (theophron) meaning "godly-minded". It consists of the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun φρήν (phren) meaning "midriff" as well as "mind, intellect, wits"... [more]
Thersander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Thersandros. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of which was one of the Epigoni.
Thersandros Θέρσανδρος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος (thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Thersanor Θερσάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος (thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Thersilochos Θερσίλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος (thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Thersilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Thersilochos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Thespis m Greek Mythology
According to Ancient Greek sources, Thespis was the first person to appear on stage as an actor.
Thessalos Θεσσαλός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek Θεσσαλός (Thessalos) meaning "Thessalian" or "Thessaly".
Thestius Θέστιος m Greek Mythology
Derived from θεός (theós) meaning “god” and ἐσθίειν (esthíein) meaning “to eat”.
Thestor Θέστωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from #θέσσασθαι (théssasthai) meaning “to pray for”.
Thoas Θόας m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek θοός (thoos) meaning "quick, swift". This name was borne by roughly ten characters in Greek mythology, one of them being one of the suitors of Odysseus' wife Penelope.
Thrasyanor Θρασυάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "bold man", derived from the Greek adjective θρασύς (thrasys) meaning "bold" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Thyestes Θυέστης m Greek Mythology, Theatre
In Greek mythology, Thyestes was the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, King of Olympia, and father of Pelopia and Aegisthus... [more]
Thymbraeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θυμβραίος (Thymbraios), of which the meaning is uncertain. It could have been derived from the Greek noun θύμβρα (thymbra) "savory", which refers to a herb now known as Satureja thymbra... [more]
Tiresias Τειρεσίας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant of Teiresias.
Tisamenos Τισαμενός, Τεισαμενός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Can mean "avenging" or "paying honour", a participle form of either τίσις (tisis) meaning "vengeance, retribution, reprisal" or the related τίω (tio) meaning "to pay honour (to a person)" (compare timao).
Tisandros Τίσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τίσις (tisis) meaning "vengeance, retribution, reprisal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Tlepolemos Τληπόλεμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb τλάω (tlao) meaning "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war, battle".
Tlepolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Tlepolemos. This name was borne by one of the generals of Alexander the Great (4th century BC) as well as by a regent of Egypt (3rd century BC).... [more]
Toxeus Τοξεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τοξεύς (toxeus) meaning "bowman, archer", which is ultimately derived from Greek τόξον (toxon) meaning "bow". Also compare Greek τοξεύω (toxeuo) "to shoot with the bow" and Greek τοξεία (toxeia) "archery"... [more]
Trachion Τραχίων m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek τραχύς (trachys) meaning "rough, rugged, harsh".
Trapezeus Τραπεζεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τραπεζεύς (trapezeus) meaning "of a table, at a table", which is ultimately derived from Greek τράπεζα (trapeza) meaning "table". Also compare the modern English word trapeze, which is etymologically related... [more]
Triopas Τριόπας m Greek Mythology
Possibly of Pre-Greek origin, though popularly interpreted as meaning "three-eyed, he who has three eyes" from Greek τρι- (tri-) "three, thrice" and ὄψ (ops) "face, eye"... [more]
Triptolemos Τριπτόλεμος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τρι- (tri-) meaning "three, thrice" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος (ptolemos) meaning "war".
Triptolemus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Triptolemos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the eldest son of king Celeus of Eleusis.
Troezen m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Τροιζήν (Troizen), which may possibly have been derived from Greek Τροία (Troia), the original Greek name for the city of Troy. Troezen might then roughly mean "of Troy"... [more]
Trophonius Τροφώνιος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from the Ancient Greek trepho (τρέφω), "to nourish".... [more]
Tros Τρώς m Greek Mythology
Unknown origin. This is the name of the mythical Phrygian king who founded the city of Troy.
Tydeus Τυδεύς m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Aeolic Greek τῦδε (tude) or (tyde), which is derived from Aeolic Greek τύδαι (tudai) or (tydai) meaning "here, there". Also compare Aeolic Greek τυῖδε (tuide) or (tyide) meaning "hither"... [more]
Tylos Τύλος m Greek Mythology
Possibly from Ancient Greek τύλος (tylos) meaning "callus" or "knob, knot". Tylos is a mythological character in Nonnus' epic poem Dionysiaca, where he accidentally touches a serpent which attacks and suffocates him... [more]
Tyndareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Τυνδάρεως (Tyndareos), of which the meaning is uncertain. However, it is possible that the first element of the name may have been derived from Doric Greek τύνη (tune) or (tyne), which is a second-person singular pronoun... [more]
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