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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "ancient greek".
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Boulakrateia f Ancient Greek
βουλη (boulé) "will, determination, counsel" + κρατος (kratos) "power"
Boularche f Ancient Greek
βουλη (boulé) "will, determination, counsel" + ἄρχω (archo) "rule, command"
Boulekrite f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek βουλη (boule) "will, determination, counsel" and κριτης (krites) "judge, critic".
Brasidas m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from Greek βράσις (brasis) meaning "boiling" combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Brimo f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The epithet of several Ancient Greek goddesses, most notably Hecate and Demeter, meaning "angry, furious, avenging".
Bromerus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the Greek given name Βρόμερος (Bromeros), which might possibly have been derived from Greek βρομέω (bromeo) meaning "to buzz". Also compare Greek βρόμος (bromos), which can mean "any loud noise" as well as "stench, bad smell"... [more]
Brotanax m Ancient Greek
Means "mortal lord" or "lord of the mortals", derived from either the Greek adjective βρότειος (broteios) meaning "mortal, human" or the Greek noun βροτός (brotos) meaning "mortal man" combined with ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Bryaxis m Ancient Greek
Given that this masculine name is sometimes also found spelled as Βρύασσις (Brúassis) or (Bryassis), it is probably derived from - or otherwise, related to - Greek βρυασμός (bruasmos) or (bryasmos), which can mean "delight, lust" as well as "voluptuousness"... [more]
Bryson m Ancient Greek
From the Greek Βρύσων.
Bucephalus m Pet, Ancient Greek, Literature
Means "ox-head" in Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek βούς (bous) 'ox' and κεφαλή (kephalē) 'head'. ... [more]
Caeneus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kaineus. This was the name of several characters from Greek mythology, one of which was a hero of the legendary Lapith people of Thessaly... [more]
Caesarion m Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, History
Latinized form of Greek Καισαρίων (Kaisarion), which in turn was a Hellenized form of Caesar with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion) added to it... [more]
Calamis m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Greek κάλαμος (kalamos) meaning "reed". This was the name of two sculptors of ancient Greece.
Callicratidas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallikratidas. This was the name of a Spartan naval commander from the 5th century BC.
Callimachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallimachos. This name was borne by a Greek poet from the 3rd century BC.
Callimedon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallimedon. This was the name of an Athenian orator and politician from the 4th century BC.
Callinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallinos. This was the name of an ancient Greek poet from the 7th century BC.
Calliopius m Ancient Greek
Related to (or derived from) Calliope, meaning "beautiful voice". This was the name of a Greek rhetor and official of the Roman Empire.
Callippides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallippides. Bearers of this name include a Greek actor (5th century BC) and a Greek runner (1st century BC).
Callippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallippos. This was the name of a Greek astronomer and mathematician from the 4th century BC.
Callisthenes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallisthenes. This name was borne by a Greek historian from the 4th century BC.
Callistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallistratos. This name was borne by a Greek grammarian from the 2nd century BC.
Calliteles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kalliteles. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Calliteles of Laconia (also known as Sparta). He had won the wrestling contest during the 68th Olympiad in 508 BC.
Callixenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallixenos. A known bearer of this name was the Greek historian and author Callixenus of Rhodes (3rd century BC).
Canopus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Astronomy
The name of the second-brightest star in the night sky. It is possibly derived from Greek Κάνωβος (Kanobos), of uncertain meaning, possibly related to Arabic جَنُوب (janub), meaning "south"... [more]
Carcinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karkinos. This was the name of a Greek playwright from the 4th century BC.
Carneiscus m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school. His only surviving writing is on the subject of the death of a friend.... [more]
Carpocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karpokrates. A known bearer of this name was Carpocrates of Alexandria, the founder of an early Gnostic sect from the 2nd century AD.
Carpophorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karpophoros. Saint Carpophorus was martyred in Capua (Italy) in the 3rd century AD.
Carystius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Karystios. This was the name of an ancient Greek grammarian from the 2nd century BC.
Cassandane f Old Persian (Hellenized), Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Κασσανδάνη (Kassandanē), the Hellenized form of an uncertain Old Persian name. Cassandane was an Achaemenian Persian noblewoman and the "dearly loved" wife of Cyrus the Great.
Cassiodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History
Latinized form of Kassiodoros. A well-known bearer of this name was Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman and writer from the 6th century AD.
Cephisodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kephisodoros. This name was borne by an Athenian playwright from the 5th century BC.
Cephisodotus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kephisodotos. This name was borne by an Athenian general and two Greek sculptors, all of whom lived in the 4th century BC.
Cephisophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kephisophon. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Cerinthus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Kerinthos. This was the name of an early Gnostic who was prominent as a heresiarch in the view of the early Church Fathers.
Chaerecrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairekrates. This name was borne by a disciple of the famous philosopher Socrates.
Chaeremon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Χαιρήμων (Chairemon), which is probably derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) "to be glad, to rejoice".
Chaerephanes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairephanes. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Chaerephon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairephon. This name was borne by a loyal friend and follower of the famous philosopher Socrates.
Chaeron m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairon. This name was borne by Chaeron of Pellene, a wrestler and tyrant from Pellene who lived in the 4th century BC.
Chairedemos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek δημος (demos) meaning "the people".
Chairekrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power".
Chairephanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek φανης (phanes) "appearing".
Chairephon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with Greek φωνη (phone) meaning "voice".
Chairestrate f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with στρατος (stratos) "army". This was borne by the mother of the philosopher Epicurus.
Chairon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice".
Chamaeleon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chamaileon. This name was borne by a Peripatetic philosopher from the 3th century BC, who was a disciple of Aristotle.
Chamaileon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun χαμαιλέων (chamaileon) meaning "chameleon", which consists of Greek χαμαί (chamai) meaning "on the ground" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion".
Charaxus m Ancient Greek (Latinized, Rare)
Possibly derived from Greek χάραξ (charax) meaning "vine prop, pointed stake, pole", as well as "bandage" and "bream (fish)". Alternatively, it could derive from χαράσσω (charasso) meaning "to sharpen; to engrave, carve, write"... [more]
Charicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charikles. This was the name of an Athenian politician who was part of the Thirty Tyrants.
Charidemos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek χαρα (chara) "happiness" or from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". The second element is derived from Greek δημος (demos) "the people"
Charidemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charidemos. This name was borne by a Greek mercenary leader from the 4th century BC, who was put to death by Darius III of Persia.
Charikles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek χαρα (chara) "happiness" or from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". The second element is derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory".
Charilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Charilaos. This was the name of the Spartan king who embraced the Minoan legislation for Sparta in the 8th century BC.
Charisander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charisandros. This name was borne by an archon of Athens.
Charisandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man", although there is one source that claims that in this name, the second element is derived from Greek ἀνδρεία (andreia) meaning "courage" as well as "manliness".
Charixenos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares)... [more]
Charmandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun χάρμα (charma) meaning "joy, delight" or the related Greek noun χάρμη (charme) meaning "joy of battle, eagerness for combat".... [more]
Charmidas m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Charmides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Charmides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Charmos" in Greek, derived from the name Charmos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Charmos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either the Greek noun χάρμα (charma) meaning "joy, delight" or the related Greek noun χάρμη (charme) meaning "joy of battle, eagerness for combat".
Charmus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charmos. A known bearer of this name was the Athenian polemarch Charmus of Kolyttus (6th century BC).
Charondas m Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek χᾰρᾱ́ (khara) "joy, exultation". This was the name of a celebrated lawgiver of Catania in Sicily.
Charope f Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek χαρωπός (charopós) meaning "bright-eyed" or "fierce gaze", the second element being οψ (ops) meaning "face, eye"... [more]
Cheirisophus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Χειρίσοφος (Cheirisophos) which possibly meant "cunning in his handicraft", derived from χείρ (cheir) meaning "hand" and σοφός (sophos) "skilled, clever"... [more]
Chelidon f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun χελιδών (chelidon) meaning "swallow" (as in, the bird).... [more]
Chion m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun χιών (chion) meaning "snow". A known bearer of this name was Chion of Heraclea (4th century BC), a disciple of the Greek philosopher Plato, who helped assassinate Clearchus, the tyrant of Heraclea.
Chionides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Chion" in Greek, derived from the name Chion combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Chionis m Ancient Greek
Variant form of Chion.... [more]
Choerilus m Ancient Greek
Choerilus of Samos was an epic poet of Samos, who flourished at the end of the 5th century BC.
Choerine f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Χοιρίνη (Choirine), a feminine derivative of Choiros, which was itself derived from χοῖρος (choiros) meaning "young pig"... [more]
Choiros m Ancient Greek
Means "pig, swine" in Ancient Greek.
Chreste f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Chrestos.
Christophania f Ancient Greek
From the Ancient Greek Χριστός (Christos) meaning "anointed" and φάνεια (phaneia) meaning "appearing".
Chrysanthus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Chrysanthos. Saints Chrysanthus and Daria (3rd century – c. 283) are saints of the Early Christian period. Their names appear in the Martyrologium Hieronymianum, an early martyrs list, and a church was built in their honour over their reputed burial place in Rome.
Chrysippos m Ancient Greek
Means "horse of gold", derived from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) "gold" combined with Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse".
Chrysippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chrysippos. In history, this name was most notably borne by Chrysippus of Soli, a Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a divine hero with a very tragic story.
Chrysogone f Ancient Greek, Literature
Feminine form of Chrysogonos. According to some sources, this was the name of the mother of Minyas in Greek mythology... [more]
Chrysogonos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) "gold" combined with Greek γονη (gone), γονος (gonos) "birth, offspring".
Chrysosthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek χρυσός (chrysos) meaning "gold" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, power, vigour".
Cimon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kimon. Cimon was a 5th-century BCE Athenian statesman.
Cinaethon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kinaithon. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek poet Cinaethon of Sparta (8th century BC).
Cleander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleandros. Known bearers of this name include the Greek tyrant Cleander of Gela (5th century BC) and the Greek general Cleander of Macedon (4th century BC).
Cleandridas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleandridas. This was the name of a Spartan general from the 5th century BC.
Cleanthes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleanthes. A known bearer of this name was Cleanthes of Assos, a Greek Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC.
Clearchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Klearchos. A known bearer of this name was the Spartan general Clearchus of Sparta (5th century BC).
Cleïs f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Κλεις (Kleis), perhaps a derivative of Kleio. This was the name of Sappho's mother and daughter.
Cleitarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant form of Clitarchus, which is the main latinized form of Kleitarchos (as Greek names starting with Klei- are usually latinized to Cli-, another example of this is Kleitos, which becomes Clitus in Latin).... [more]
Cleitomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant form of Clitomachus, which is the main latinized form of Kleitomachos (as Greek names starting with Klei- are usually latinized to Cli-, another example of this is Kleitos, which becomes Clitus in Latin).
Cleitophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant form of Clitophon, which is the main latinized form of Kleitophon (as Greek names starting with Klei- are usually latinized to Cli-, another example of this is Kleitos, which becomes Clitus in Latin).
Cleobulina f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλεοβουλίνη (Kleobouline), derived from the name Kleoboulos combined with the feminine adjectival suffix -ινη (-ine)... [more]
Cleobulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleoboulos. This was the name of one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
Cleocritus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleokritos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Cleodoxa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλεοδόξα (Kleodoxa), derived from the elements κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory" and δοξα (doxa) "notion, reputation, honour".
Cleolaus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλεόλαος (Kleolaos), which was derived from the Greek elements κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and λαός (laos) meaning "people"... [more]
Cleomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleomachos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Cleombrotus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and βροτός (brotos) meaning "mortal man, human being".
Cleomedes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleomedes. This name was borne by an ancient Greek astronomer from the 1st century BC.
Cleomenes m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Kleomenes. Cleomenes was the name of a king of Sparta (Greece) from the 6th century BC.
Cleona f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology, English (Rare)
Originally a Latinization of Kleone, this name is sometimes understood as a feminine form of Cleon in the English-speaking world.... [more]
Cleonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleonikos (see Kleonike).
Cleonides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of both Kleonides and its rare variant Kleoneides (see the entry of the former name).... [more]
Cleonymus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleonymos. Bearers of this name include the generals Cleonymus of Athens (5th century BC) and Cleonymus of Sparta (3rd century BC).
Cleopatrus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleopatros and masculine form of Cleopatra.
Cleophis f Ancient Greek
Also called Kripa in Sanskrit, Cleophis was a key figure in the war between the Assacani people and Alexander the Great.
Cleophus m Ancient Greek
Variant form of Cleophas.
Cleoptolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleoptolemos. This name was borne by an Olympic victor from 684 BC.
Cleosthenes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleosthenes. A known bearer of this name was Cleosthenes of Epidamnus, winner of the Tethrippon (chariot race) at the 66th Olympiad in 516 BC.
Cleostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleostratos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek astronomer from the 5th century BC.
Clitarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleitarchos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek tyrant of Eretria in Euboea (4th century BC).
Clitomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleitomachos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek philosopher of Carthaginian descent (2nd century BC).
Clitophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Kleitophon. This name was borne by an Athenian oligarchic statesman and intellectual from the 5th century BC.... [more]
Clymene f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλυμένη (Klymene) meaning "famous" or "infamous" from κλύμενος (klymenos), a derivative of κλυτός (klytos) "famous, noble"... [more]
Cocalus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Ancient Greek κόκκαλος (kokkalos) meaning "pine kernel", itself from κόκκος (kokkos) "seed, grain, kernel". This was the name of a legendary Sician king, who sheltered Daedalus after his escape from the Labyrinth.
Colotes m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school. He is notable for opposing the philosophies of Plutarch and claiming that it is impossible to live by the ideas of other philosophers.
Comaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Komaios. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Comaeus of Megara, who won the boxing contest at the 32nd Olympiad in 652 BC.
Comito f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κομιτώ (Komitô), a name of uncertain etymology, perhaps derived from Greek κομίζω (komizô) meaning "to take care of, provide for". This was borne by an elder sister of the 6th-century Byzantine empress Theodora.
Conon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Konon as well as the French and Romanian form. This name was borne by an Athenian general (4th century BC) and a pope (7th century AD)... [more]
Coroebus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Koroibos. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Coroebus of Elis, who won the stadion race at the 1st Olympiad in 776 BC.
Cosmia f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek (Latinized, Rare), Spanish (Rare), Italian (Rare), English (Rare)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κοσμία (Kosmia), which meant "orderly, decent".
Crates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Krates. Known bearers of this name include the comic poet Crates (5th century BC) and the Cynic philosopher Crates of Thebes (3rd century BC).
Cratesiclea f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kratesikleia. This was the name of a Spartan queen from the 3rd century BC.
Cratesipolis m & f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kratesipolis. This was the name of a female tyrant from the 4th century BC, who ruled over both Corinth and Sicyon.
Cratippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kratippos. A known bearer of this name was Cratippus of Athens, an ancient Greek historian from the 4th century BC.
Cratylus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kratylos. This was the name of an ancient Athenian philosopher from the late 5th century BC.
Creon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Kreon. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a ruler of Thebes.
Critolaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kritolaos. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 2nd century BC.
Crysia f Ancient Greek
The name Crysia or Chrysia, Χρυσια in Greek comes from the Greek word for "gold", Χρυσεος. It means as much as "the golden one" or figuratively "the anointed". The name is related to Chryssa although the later has a slightly different etymological root.
Ctesibius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ktesibios. This name was borne by an ancient Greek inventor and mathematician from the 3rd century BC.
Ctesicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ktesikles. This name was borne by several ancient Greeks, one of them being an Athenian general.
Ctesiphon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ktesiphon. This name was borne by an Athenian orator from the 4th century BC.
Cylon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kylon. A known bearer of this name was the Athenian nobleman Cylon of Athens, who was one of the Olympic victors of the 35th Olympiad in 640 BC.
Cynane f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
A famous bearer is Cynane, half-sister to Alexander the Great.
Cynisca f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kyniska. Cynisca was born c. 440 BC and was a Greek princess of Sparta. She became the first woman in history to win at the ancient Olympic Games... [more]
Cypselus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kypselos. This was the name of a tyrant of Corinth from the 7th century BC.
Cyrenius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Κυρήνιος (Kyrenios) which is of unknown meaning, perhaps from the Greek place name Cyrene.... [more]
Cythera f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κύθηρα (Kythera), the name of an island of Greece, as well as an ancient town on the island. In Greek mythology, Cythera was the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, being the island to which she first arrived after emerging from the sea, and the source of her epithet Kythereia (Latin: Cytherea)... [more]
Daephron m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek δαΐφρων (daiphron), meaning both "warlike, fiery" and "wise, prudent", the former derived from δάϊς (dais) meaning "battle" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions", the latter from ἐδάην (edaen) meaning "to learn, teach, know" and φρήν (phren)... [more]
Damandros m Ancient Greek
Doric Greek form of Demandros, because it contains δᾶμος (damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Damarista f Ancient Greek
δῆμος (demos) "of the people" + αριστος (aristos) "best, noblest"
Damascius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δαμάσκιος (Damaskiós), meaning "of Damascus", the now capital city of Syria. This was the name of the last of the Athenian Neoplatonists during the 4th Century.
Damasenor m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δαμασήνωρ (damasenor) meaning "man-slaying", which consists of δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, overpower, kill" (see Damasos) and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Damasippos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δαμάσιππος (damasippos) meaning "horse-taming", which consists of the Greek verb δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, overpower, kill" (see Damasos) and the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Damasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Damasippos. A known bearer of this name was the Roman commander Lucius Junius Brutus Damasippus (1st century BC).
Damasis f Ancient Greek
δάμασις (damasis) > δαμάζω (damazo) "to tame"
Damasithymos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame" and θυμός (thymos) meaning "soul, spirit", "desire", or "wrath, fury".
Damasos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control" as well as "to overpower". Also compare Damian.
Damasus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch, German
Latinized form of Damasos. This name was borne by a pope from the 4th century AD.
Damatrios m Ancient Greek
Doric Greek form of Demetrios (see Demetrius). Also compare Damater.... [more]
Dameas m Ancient Greek
Dameas, a pupil of Polyclitus of Argos, made a statue of Artemis and several statues of the Spartan victors of the battle of Aegospotami.
Damodika f Ancient Greek
δῆμος (demos) "of the people" + δικη (diké) "justice"
Damoklea f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Damokles.
Damonassa f Ancient Greek
Doric Greek form of Demonassa.
Damonno f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek δᾶμον (damon) meaning "district".
Damophilus m Ancient Greek
Damophilus was an ancient Greek painter and coroplast. Damophilus worked with Gorgasus on the temple of Ceres, Liber and Libera in Rome around 493 BC. Zeuxis is said to have been his pupil. Some terracottas and paintings attributed to him have been found in Corinth and Etruria.
Damophon m Ancient Greek
Variant of Demophon. This name was borne by an ancient Greek sculptor from the 2nd century BC.
Damostheneia f Ancient Greek
δῆμος (demos) "of the people" + σθένος (sthenos) "strength, might" (see Demosthenes).
Damothaleia f Ancient Greek
Derived from δᾶμος (damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος (demos), and the Greek adjective θάλεια (thaleia) meaning "rich, plentiful" (from the verb θάλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom").
Damotima f Ancient Greek
δῆμος (demos) "of the people" + τίμα (tima) "honour, esteem, reverence"
Damotychos m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and τύχη (tyche) meaning "fortune, chance, fate".
Damoxena f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Damoxenos.
Damoxenos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος (damos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Damoxenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Damoxenos. This name was borne by a Greek comic playwright from the 3rd or 4th century BC.
Dasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical), Illyrian
An Illyrian name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to Albanian Dash meaning "ram". This was the name of two martyred Christian saints, both Roman soldiers.
Deidamia f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Theatre
From Greek Δηιδάμεια (Deidameia), possibly derived from δηιόω (dêioô) "to destroy" (cf. Deianira) and δαμάζειν (damazein) "to tame"... [more]
Deimachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Δηΐμαχος (Deimachos), derived from δηιόω (deioo) meaning "to slay" (compare Deilochos) and μάχη (mache) meaning "battle"... [more]
Deinarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) meaning "terrible, fearsome; mighty, powerful" and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "ruler, leader, master".
Deinokrates m Ancient Greek
Means "terrible power", derived from the Greek elements δεινός (deinos) "fearful, terrible" and κρατος (kratos) "power".
Deinolochos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) meaning "terrible, fearsome; mighty, powerful" and λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush, trap".
Deinomache f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Deinomachos. This was the name of Alcibiades' mother.
Deinomachos m Ancient Greek
Means "terrible battle", derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) "fearful, terrible" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) "battle".
Deinomenes m Ancient Greek
Means "terrible strength", derived from the Greek elements δεινός (deinos) "fearful, terrible" and μενος (menos) "power, strength, spirit."
Deinophilos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective δεινός (deinos) meaning "fearful, terrible" as well as "mighty, powerful" combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Deinosthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) meaning "terrible, fearsome; mighty, powerful" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Deinostratos m Ancient Greek
Means "terrible army", derived from the Greek elements δεινός (deinos) "fearful, terrible" and στρατος (stratos) "army".
Deioces m Old Persian (Hellenized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Dahyuka. This was the name of the first king of the Medes according to Herodotus.
Delphos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek word adelphos, meaning "brother". In Greek mythology this was the name of a man whom the name of the Greek city is derived from. It can also be interpreted as the Greek masculine form of Delphine.
Demaenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demainetos. This was the name of an Athenian commander from the 4th century BC.
Demainete f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Demainetos. This is the name of a character in the 3rd-century novel Aethiopica, written by Heliodorus of Emesa.
Demainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
Demandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Demaratos m Ancient Greek
This name can be a variant form of Demaretos, but it can also be a name of its own. In that case, it is derived from Greek δημος (demos) "the people" combined with the Greek adjective ἀρατός (aratos) meaning "prayed for"... [more]
Demaratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Demaratos. This name was borne by a king of Sparta, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Demarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek (demos) meaning "the people" and (archos) meaning "master, leader". This was the name of a satrap of Phrygia and a son of Aegyptus in Greek mythology.
Demarete f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Demaretos.
Demaretos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δημος (demos) "the people" combined with Greek ἀρετή (arete) meaning "goodness, excellence" as well as "virtue, skill".
Demas m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, English (American), Literature
Contracted form of Demetrios as well as of given names that contain the Greek element δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people", such as Demokritos and Demosthenes... [more]
Demetrianus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δημητριανός (Demetrianos) - see Demetrios.
Demochares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective δημοχαρής (demochares) meaning "pleasing the people, popular". It consists of the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).
Demodice f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δημοδίκη (Demodike), a Greek name derived from the elements δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, custom, order"... [more]
Demodocus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demodokos. A notable bearer of this name was the ancient Greek poet Demodocus of Leros (6th century BC).... [more]
Demodokos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun δόκος (dokos) meaning "opinion, belief". Also compare the related Greek verb δοκέω (dokeo) meaning "to expect" as well as "to think, to imagine, to suppose" (see Eudocia).
Demokleitos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and κλειτός (kleitos) meaning "splendid, famous".
Demokrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power, strength".
Demomeles m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek peep (demos) meaning "the people" and either μέλος (melos) meaning "song" or μέλω (melo) meaning "to care, be interest in; to be cared for".
Demonassa f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Demonax. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of whom was a princess.
Demonax m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Demonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demonikos. A known bearer of this name was Demonicus of Pella (4th century BC), a trierarch who is thought to have been part of the companion cavalry of Alexander the Great.
Demonikos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Demophanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing, shining".
Demophilos m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of the people", derived from Greek δημος (demos) "the people" combined with Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover".
Demos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people", usually used as a short form of names containing the element.
Demostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demostratos. This name was borne by five eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 4th century BC.
Dercylidas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Derkylidas. This was the name of a Spartan commander from the 4th century BC.
Derkylidas m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Derkylos" in Greek, derived from the name Derkylos combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Derkylos m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek δερκύλλειν (derkyllein) meaning "to scratch the skin" or "to tear off the skin".
Dexandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexareta f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexikleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Dexikles.
Dexikles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexileos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexios m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexiphanes m Ancient Greek
Means "a welcome appearance" or "to appear welcoming", derived from Greek δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", itself from δέχομαι (dekhomai) meaning "to accept, receive", and φάνης (phanes) meaning "appearing".
Dexippos m Ancient Greek
Means "receiving horses" or "accepted by horses", derived from Greek δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", itself from δέχομαι (dekhomai) meaning "to accept, receive", and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Dexippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexippos. Bearers of this name include the Greek historian and statesman Publius Herennius Dexippus (3rd century AD) and a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher (4th century AD).
Dexithea f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Dexitheos. In Greek mythology, Dexithea was one of the Telchines.
Dexitheos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexitheus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexitheos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Dexius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexios. In Greek mythology, Dexius was the father of the Achaean Iphinous.
Diadochos m Ancient Greek
Means "successor" in Greek. This was borne by a 5th-century Byzantine saint.
Diagoras m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek διαγορεύω (diagoreuo) meaning "to speak plainly, to declare", itself composed of διά (dia) "across, through" and ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) "to say, orate, speak publicly"... [more]
Dianoia f Ancient Greek
From Greek διάνοια (dianoia) meaning "thought, intellect".
Dicaearchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dikaiarchos. A notable bearer of this name was the philosopher Dicaearchus of Messana (3rd century BC), who had been a student of Aristotle.
Dicaeopolis m & f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Theatre
Latinized form of Dikaiopolis. This was the name of the male protagonist of Aristophanes' play The Acharnians, which was produced in 425 BC.
Didachos m Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of Didacus.
Didyme f & m Ancient Greek, Literature, French (Rare, Archaic)
As a feminine Ancient Greek name, this is the feminine form of Didymos. It was borne by a mistress of the 3rd-century BC Egyptian king Ptolemy II Philadelphus... [more]
Didymeia f Ancient Greek
A feminine form of Didymos.
Didymos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δίδυμος (didymos) meaning "twin, double."
Didymus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Didymos. Didymus the Blind was an ecclesiastical writer from the 4th century AD.
Dika f Ancient Greek
δικη (diké) "justice"
Dikaia f Ancient Greek
δικαία (dikaia) "righteous, fair, just, lawful"
Dikaiarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" (see dike) and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Dikaiopatra f Ancient Greek
δίκαιος (dikaios) "righteous, fair, just, lawful" + πατήρ (pater) "father"
Dikaiopolis m & f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δικαιόπολις (dikaiopolis) meaning "strict in public faith", which consists of the Greek adjective δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun πόλις (polis) meaning "city".
Dinocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinokrates. This name was borne by a Greek architect from the 4th century BC.
Dinomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinomachos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek philosopher.
Dinon m Ancient Greek
Of unknown etymology, name borne by an ancient Greek historian (fl. c. 360–340 BC).
Dinophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinophilos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 1st century AD.
Dinostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinostratos. This name was borne by a Greek mathematician from the 4th century BC.
Dio m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Italian
Latinized form of Dion. In modern-day Italy, this name is also a short form of Diodato, Dionisio and other names starting with Dio-.... [more]
Diodemos m Ancient Greek
Means "the people of Zeus", derived from Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with Greek δημος (demos) meaning "the people".
Diodemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), English (American, Archaic)
Latinized form of Diodemos. A known bearer of this name was the American lawyer Diodemus Socrates Dorn (1860–1913), the father of the American textile designer Marion Dorn (1896-1964).
Diognetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with the Greek adjective γνητός (gnetos) meaning "born". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb γίγνομαι (gignomai) meaning "to come into being, to be born"... [more]
Diognetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diognetos. A known bearer of this name was Diognetus of Croton, who won the stadion race during the 58th Olympiad in 548 BC.
Diognis m Ancient Greek
Variant of Diogenes. Also compare the related name Theognis.
Diokleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Diokles.
Diomedon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler", itself from μήδομαι (medomai) "to be mindful of, provide for, think on".
Dionassa f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and ἄνασσα (anassa) "queen, lady" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "master, lord").
Dionysikles m Ancient Greek
Means "glory of Dionysos", from the name of the god Dionysos combined with Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
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