Ancient Greek Submitted Names

These names were used in ancient Greece. See also about Ancient Greek names.
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Abas Ἄβας m Ancient Greek
Unknown etymology.
Aberkios Αβέρκιος m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Of unknown origin and meaning. This name was borne by a 2nd-century saint of Phrygia in Asia Minor, a bishop and wonderworker of Hieropolis who is the subject (and probable author) of an early Christian inscription.
Ablabius Αβλάβιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Probably derived from Greek ἀβλαβής (ablabes) meaning "without harm, undamaged, unhurt".
Abreas Ἁβρέας m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἁβρός (habros) meaning "delicate, graceful, refined" or "splendid". This was the name of a Macedonian soldier who died defending Alexander the Great.
Acanthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Άκανθος (Akanthos), which is derived from Greek ακανθος (akanthos), the name of a plant with large spiny leaves. The plant ultimately derives its name from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point" and Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower, blossom"... [more]
Acestor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akestor. Bearers of this name include two sculptors and a tragic poet.... [more]
Acestorides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akestorides. A notable bearer of this name was Acestorides of Corinth, who became tyrant of Syracuse in the 4th century BC.
Achaeus Ἀχαιός m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Achaios. In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Xuthus, who the Achaean people regarded as their (mythical) ancestor... [more]
Achaios Ἀχαιός m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
The meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος (achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter... [more]
Achelois Ἀχελωΐς f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Achilleia Ἀχίλλεια f Ancient Greek, Greek (Rare)
Feminine form of Achilleus.
Achillia Ἀχιλλία f Ancient Greek, Greek (Rare)
Variant of Achilleia.
Acusilaus Ἀκουσίλαος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκουσίλαος (Akousilaos), derived from ἀκούω (akouô) meaning "to hear, to listen to" and λαός (laos) meaning "people"... [more]
Adamantius Αδαμάντιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
Adeimantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος (Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", ultimately derived from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω (deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [more]
Adolius Άδόλιος m Ancient Greek
Adranodoros Ἀδρανόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Adranos" in Greek, derived from the name of the Sicel fire god Adranos combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".... [more]
Aeaces m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aiakes. This name was borne by two rulers of the Greek island of Samos, the earliest of which lived in the 6th century BC.
Aeacides m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Aiakides. This was the name of a king of Epirus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Aeantides m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aiantides. Bearers of this name include the Greek tyrant Aeantides of Lampsacus (6th century BC) and the Greek tragic poet Aeantides of Alexandria (3rd century BC).... [more]
Aenesidemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ainesidemos. Known bearers of this name include the ancient Greek philosopher Aenesidemus (1st century BC) and a tyrant of Leontini (5th century BC).
Aeropus Ἀέροπος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀὴρ (aer) meaning "air, wind" and ὄψ (ops) meaning "eye". This was the name of two kings of Macedon.
Aesara Αἰσάρα f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Aisara. Aesara of Lucania was a Pythagorean philosopher who wrote a work called On Human Nature, of which scholars today only have a one-page fragment.
Aeschines m Ancient Greek
Latinized form of Aischines.
Aethlios Ἀέθλιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "winning the prize, running for the prize" in Greek.
Aetion m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aition. In Greek mythology, Aetion was one of the defenders of Thebes against the Seven.
Aetios m Ancient Greek, Armenian
Original Ancient Greek form of Aetius, as well as the modern Armenian form.
Agabius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Agapios and variant of Agapius.
Agakleia Ἀγάκλεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agakles.
Agakles Ἀγακλῆς m Ancient Greek
Means "very famous, glorious, highly renowned", derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Agaklytos Ἀγακλυτός m Ancient Greek
Means "very glorious, famous", derived from Greek (agan) meaning "very, much" and κλυτός (klytos) meaning "famous, noble".
Agallis Ἀγαλλίς f Ancient Greek
Means "iris (flower)" in Greek, specifically referring to the Greek iris (Iris attica).
Agalmatis m & f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄγαλμα (agalma) meaning "honour, glory, pride, delight" or "a statue, a bust".
Agamestor Ἀγαμήστωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and μήστωρ (mestor) meaning "counsellor, advisor".
Aganippa Ἀγανίππα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγανός (aganos) meaning "mild, gentle, kind" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Agapenor Ἀγαπήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀγάπη (agape) meaning "love, affection, esteem" (see Agape) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Agaphantos Ἀγάφαντος m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible" (see phanes).
Agapomene Ἀγαπωμένη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agapomenos.
Agapomenos Ἀγαπωμενός m Ancient Greek
Means "one who is loved", from Greek ἀγαπάω (agapao) meaning "to love, be fond of, show affection for" (see agape).
Agarista Ἀγαρίστα f Ancient Greek
Variant spelling of Agariste.
Agariste Ἀγαρίστη f Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best".
Agaristos Ἀγάριστος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Agariste.
Agasandros Ἀγάσανδρος m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man". Alternatively, a variant form of Agesandros.
Agasias Ἀγασίας m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable".
Agasidamos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and δᾶμος (damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος (demos).
Agasigratis Ἀγασιγράτις f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and an uncertain second element, possibly γράτις (gratis) meaning "grass, green fodder".
Agasikles Ἀγασικλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Agasikrates Ἀγασικράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power, strength".
Agasilaos Ἀγασίλαος m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and λαός (laos) meaning "people, folk". Compare Agesilaos.
Agasimenes Ἀγασιμένης m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and either μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agasippos Ἀγάσιππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Agasisthenes Ἀγασισθένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Agasistratos Ἀγασίστρατος m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and στρατός (stratos) meaning "army". Also compare Agesistratos.
Agasthenes Ἀγασθένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "very strong", derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength"... [more]
Agathagetos Ἀγαθάγητος m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ἀγητός (agetos) meaning "admirable, wonderful".
Agathanassa Ἀγαθάνασσα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agathanax.
Agathanax Ἀγαθᾶναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "lord, king, master".
Agathandros Ἀγάθανδρος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
Agathanor Ἀγαθάνωρ m Ancient Greek
Means "good man", derived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Agatharche Ἀγαθάρχη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agatharchos.
Agatharchides Ἀγαθαρχίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Agatharchos" in Greek, derived from the name Agatharchos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Agatharchos Ἀγάθαρχος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος (archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη (arche) "origin, source".
Agatharkhos Ἀγάθαρχος m Ancient Greek
Alternate transcription of Greek Ἀγάθαρχος (see Agatharchos).
Agathemeris Ἀγαθημερίς f Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαθὸς (agathos) "good, noble" and ἥμερος (hemeros) "civilized, gentle".
Agathemeros Ἀγαθήμερος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Agathemeris.
Agathenor Ἀγαθήνωρ m Ancient Greek
Variant of Agathanor.
Agathestrate Ἀγαθεστράτη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Agathetyche Ἀγαθητύχη f Ancient Greek
Means "good fortune", from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and τύχη (tyche) meaning "fortune, chance, fate".
Agathetychos Ἀγαθήτυχος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Agathetyche.
Agathias Ἀγαθίας m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek agathos meaning "good" (see Agathon). It was borne by a 6th-century Greek historian and poet, who chronicled the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I.
Agathios m Ancient Greek (?)
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good".
Agathippos Ἀγάθιππος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Agathippe.
Agatho m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Agathon. This name was borne by a 7th-century pope.
Agathoboule Ἀγαθοβούλη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agathoboulos.
Agathoboulos Ἀγαθόβουλος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek verb βούλομαι (boulomai) meaning "to will, to wish, to prefer". Also compare the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "will, determination" as well as "counsel, advice" and the Greek verb βουλεύω (bouleuo) meaning "to take counsel, to deliberate".
Agathobulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agathoboulos. This was the name of a Cynic philosopher from the 2nd century AD.
Agathoclea f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agathokleia. This was the name of the favourite mistress of the Egyptian Greek pharaoh Ptolemy IV Philopator (3rd century BC).
Agathocleia f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Agathokleia, because its proper (and most common) latinized form is Agathoclea.
Agathoclia f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Agathokleia, because its proper (and most common) latinized form is Agathoclea.... [more]
Agathodaemon Ἀγαθοδαίμων m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀγαθοδαίμων (Agathodaimon) meaning "noble spirit", from ἀγαθὸς (agathos) "good, noble" and δαίμων (daimon) "spirit".... [more]
Agathodika Ἀγαθοδίκα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, custom, order".
Agathodoros Ἀγαθόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name meaning "good gift" with the elements ἀγαθὸς (agathos) "good" and δῶρον (doron) "gift"... [more]
Agathodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Agathodoros. Agathodorus was an early Christian martyr in Pergamon, Asia Minor.
Agathokleia Αγαθόκλεια f Ancient Greek, History
Feminine form of Agathokles. This name was borne by an Indo-Greek queen from the 2nd century BC.
Agathomenes Ἀγαθομένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and an uncertain second element; possibly μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agathomoros Ἀγαθόμορος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθὸς (agathos) meaning "good" and μόρος (moros) meaning "fate, destiny; doom".
Agathonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Agathonikos. This name was borne by saint Agathonicus of Nicomedia (3rd century AD).
Agathonikos Ἀγαθόνικος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Agathonymos Ἀγαθώνυμος m Ancient Greek
Means "of good name, of honourable name", derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ὄνυμα (onyma) meaning "name".
Agathophanes Ἀγαθοφάνης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing, seeming".
Agathopheron Ἀγαθοφέρων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".
Agathopherousa Ἀγαθοφέρουσα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agathopheron.
Agathophon Ἀγαθοφῶν m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and φωνή (phone) meaning "voice".
Agathophoros Ἀγαθοφόρος m Ancient Greek
Means "bearing good tidings, bringing good news" in Greek, derived from ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".
Agathopoleia Ἀγαθοπόλεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Agathopolis.
Agathopolis Ἀγαθόπολις m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and πόλις (polis) meaning "city".
Agathopus Ἀγαθόπους m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and πούς (pous) meaning "foot".
Agathostratos Ἀγαθόστρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Agathotyche Ἀγαθοτύχη f Ancient Greek
Variant of Agathetyche.
Agathoxenos Ἀγαθόξενος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreigner, guest, stranger".
Agathylla Ἀγάθυλλα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good".
Agathyllos Ἀγάθυλλος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Agathylla.
Agenorides Ἀγηνορίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Agenor" in Greek, derived from the name Agenor combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Agesander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agesandros. This was an epithet of the Greek god Hades, as well as the name of the Greek sculptor Agesander of Rhodes.
Agesandros Ἀγήσανδρος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν (agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω (ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see Agis)... [more]
Agesilaos Ἀγησίλαος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν (agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω (ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see Agis)... [more]
Agesilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Agesilaos. This was an epithet of the Greek god Hades, as well as the name of two kings of Sparta.
Agesipolis Ἀγησίπολις m Ancient Greek, History
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν (agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω (ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see Agis)... [more]
Agesistratos Ἁγησίστρατος, Ἀγεσίστρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead" and stray (stratos) meaning "army". Alternatively, could be a Doric Greek form of Hegesistratos.
Aggelippos Ἀγγέλιππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄγγελος (aggelos) meaning "messenger" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Agis Ἄγις m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [more]
Aglanor Ἀγλάνωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Aglaodoros Ἀγλαόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόδωρος (aglaodoros) meaning "bestowing splendid gifts", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".... [more]
Aglaokarpos Ἀγλαοκάρπος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόκαρπος (aglaokarpos) meaning "bearing beautiful fruit", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit" (see Carpus).... [more]
Aglaomachos Ἀγλαόμαχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Aglaonice f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aglaonike. This name was borne by a Greek astronomer from the 1st or 2nd century BC.
Aglaonike Ἀγλαονίκη f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Aglaophanes Ἀγλαοφάνης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with Greek φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" (see Theophanes).
Aglaophantos Ἀγλαόφαντος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Aglaophon Ἀγλαοφῶν m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) and φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [more]
Aglaos Ἀγλαός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright". Also compare the related name Aglaia.
Aglaosthenes Ἀγλαοσθένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Aglaostratos Ἀγλαόστρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Aglaotime Ἀγλαοτίμη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Aglaotimos.
Aglaotimos Ἀγλαότιμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαότιμος (aglaotimos) meaning "splendidly honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [more]
Aglaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aglaos. This name was borne by a Roman governor of Crete from the 3rd century AD.... [more]
Agnodice Ἀγνοδίκη f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agnodike.
Agnodike Ἀγνοδίκη f Ancient Greek
From Greek ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning "chaste" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice". It is the name of the first woman to legally practice medicine in Ancient Greece (4th century BC).
Agnokrite Αγνοκριτη f Ancient Greek
From Greek αγνος (agnos) "pure" and κριτης (krites) "judge".
Agnostrate f Ancient Greek
Comprised of the Greek elements αγνος "pure" and στρατος "army".
Agorakritos Ἀγοράκριτος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [more]
Aiakes Αἰακης m Ancient Greek
Variant of Aiakos.
Aiakides Αἰακίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Aiakes/Aiakos" in Greek, derived from the name Aiakes or Aiakos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Aiantides Αἰαντίδης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "son of Ajax" in Greek. It is derived from the name Aias (the original Greek form of Ajax) combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Aigeas Αιγέας m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek αἰγίς (aigis) meaning "goatskin, fleece", but that can also refer to the shield of Zeus. Also compare Greek αἴγειος (aigeios) meaning "of a goat"... [more]
Aiglanor Αἰγλάνωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun αἴγλη (aigle) meaning "light (of the sun or moon)" as well as "radiance" and "glory" (see Aegle) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Aigyptios Αἰγύπτιος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "Egyptian, Someone from Egypt" in Greek. From Αἴγυπτος (aíguptos, “Egypt”) and‎ -ιος (-ios, adjective suffix).
Aigyptos Αἴγυπτος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of Aegyptus.
Ainesidemos Αἰνησίδημος, Αἰνεσίδημος m Ancient Greek
Means "praise of the people", from Greek αἴνεσις (ainesis) meaning "praise", itself derived from αἰνέω (aineo) "to praise", and δημος (demos) meaning "the people".
Aisara Αἰσάρα f Ancient Greek
Original form of Aesara.
Aischines Αἰσχίνης m Ancient Greek
Means "humble", derived from Greek αἶσχος (aischos) meaning "shame, timidity, disgrace".
Aisimides Αἰσιμίδης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the given name Aisimos and the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Aisimos Αἴσιμος m Ancient Greek
Means "destined, fatal" or "fitting, suitable, right" in Greek, ultimately derived from αἶσα (aisa) meaning "fate, destiny".
Aition Αἰτίων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective αἴτιος (aitios) meaning "responsible" as well as "culpable, guilty, blameworthy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἰτία (aitia) meaning "responsibility" as well as "guilt, blame, accusation"... [more]
Akamas Ἀκάμας m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly from Greek ἀκάμας (akamas) meaning "untiring, unwearying", a word derived from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, and κάμνω (kamno) "to grow weary, to be in distress"... [more]
Akanthos Ἄκανθος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Original form of Acanthus.
Akesandros Ἀκέσανδρος m Ancient Greek
Means "healing of a man", derived from Greek ἄκεσις (akesis) "healing, curing" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
Akestor Ἀκέστωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀκέστωρ (akestor) meaning "healer, saviour".
Akestorides Ἀκεστορίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Akestor" in Greek, derived from the name Akestor combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Akhilleus Ἀχιλλεύς m Ancient Greek
Alternate transcription of Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (see Achilleus).
Alcamenes Ἀλκαμένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess" and μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force".
Alcanor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkanor. This name was borne by two characters from Greek mythology.
Alcenor m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkenor. This name was borne by one of the Argives that fought in the Battle of the 300 Champions, which took place around 546 BC.
Alcimus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkimos. This name was borne by a Greek rhetorician, who flourished around 300 BC. It was also the name of several characters from Greek mythology.
Alciphron m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkiphron. This name was borne by an ancient Greek sophist.
Alcmaeon Ἀλκμαίων m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Theatre
Latinized form of Alkmaion. This occurs in Greek mythology belonging to the son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle.
Alcman m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Doric Greek Alkman. This was the name of an Ancient Greek choral lyric poet from Sparta. He is the earliest representative of the Alexandrian canon of the Nine Lyric Poets.
Alcyoneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκυονεύς (Alkyoneus), which is the masculine form of Alkyone (see Alcyone). This name was borne by four characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a Thracian Giant... [more]
Alectryon ἀλεκτρυών m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
The Ancient Greek word for "rooster". In Greek mythology, Alectryon was a youth, charged by Ares to stand guard outside his door while the god indulged in illicit love with Aphrodite.
Aletheia Ἀλήθεια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλήθεια (aletheia) meaning "truth". (Compare English Alethea.) According to some Greek myths she was the personification of truth, a daughter of Zeus and one of the nurses to Apollo.
Aleus Ἀλεός m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek
Latinized form of Greek Ἀλεός (Aleos), which is derived from Greek ἀλέομαι (aleomai) meaning "to avoid, to divert". Also compare Greek ἀλεείνω (aleeinō) meaning "to avoid, to shun"... [more]
Alexagoras Ἀλεξαγόρας m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Alexamenos Ἀλεξάμενος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλεξάμενος (alexamenos), which is the participle of the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". Also compare Aleximenes.... [more]
Alexamenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexamenos. This name was borne by an Aetolian general from the 2nd century BC as well as by Alexamenus of Teos, a Greek writer of Socratic dialogues who lived in the 4th century BC.
Alexandrides Ἀλεξανδρίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Alexandros" in Greek, derived from the name Alexandros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Alexanor Ἀλεξάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Alexarchos Ἀλέξαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source".
Alexarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexarchos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek general Alexarchus of Corinth (5th century BC) and the Greek scholar Alexarchus of Macedon (4th century BC).
Alexas Ἀλεξᾶς m Ancient Greek, Theatre
Greek name, possibly originally a short form of Alexandros or another name beginning with the element αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, help"... [more]
Alexibia Ἀλεξιβία f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Alexibios.
Alexibios Ἀλεξίβιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun βία (bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or the Greek noun βίος (bios) meaning "life".... [more]
Alexibius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexibios. This name was borne by an Olympic victor from 312 BC.
Alexiboulos Ἀλεξίβουλος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]
Alexicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexikles. This was the name of an Athenian general from the 5th century BC.
Alexicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexikrates. This was the name of a Pythagorean philosopher, who lived around the turn of the 1st century AD.
Alexidamos Ἀλεξίδαμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and δᾶμος (damos), the Doric Greek form of (demos) "the people".... [more]
Alexideios Ἀλεξιδήιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and δήϊος (deios) meaning "hostile, destructive" as well as "unhappy, wretched", which is related to δηϊόω (deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see Deianeira).
Alexidemos Ἀλεξίδημος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people".
Alexidike Ἀλεξιδίκη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Alexidikos.
Alexidikos Ἀλεξίδικος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Alexikakos Ἀλεξίκακος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀλεξίκακος (alexikakos) meaning "keeping off ill, averting evil", which consists of ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and κάκη (kake) meaning "wickedness, vice".... [more]
Alexikles Ἀλεξικλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Alexikrates Ἀλεξικράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Alexilaos Ἀλεξίλαος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Alexileos Ἀλεξίλεως m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and λαός (laos) meaning "the people" (see Leos).
Alexilochos Ἀλεξίλοχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Aleximachos Ἀλεξίμαχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Aleximedes Ἀλεξιμήδης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Aleximenes Ἀλεξιμένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and either μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage, force".... [more]
Alexinicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexinikos. This name was borne by an Olympic victor from 268 BC.
Alexinike Ἀλεξινίκη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Alexinikos.
Alexinikos Ἀλεξίνικος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".... [more]
Alexinos Ἀλεξίνος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Ancient Greek
Hellenized form of Alexinus, which is a Latin diminutive of Greek masculine names that start with Alex-.... [more]
Alexinous Ἀλεξίνους m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and νοῦς (nous), which is a contraction of νόος (noos) meaning "mind".
Alexion Ἀλεξίων m Ancient Greek
Derivative of the Greek name Alexis.
Alexippa Ἀλεξίππα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Alexippos.
Alexippos Ἀλέξιππος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Alexippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexippos. This was the name of an ancient Greek physician from the 4th century BC.... [more]
Alexistratos Ἀλεξίστρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Alexiteles Ἀλεξιτέλης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see Aristotle).
Alexitimos Ἀλεξίτιμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Alkanor Ἀλκάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Alkenor Ἀλκήνωρ m Ancient Greek
Variant of Alkanor.
Alkimache Ἀλκιμάχη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Alkimachos.
Alkimachos Ἀλκίμαχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀλκίμαχος (alkimachos) meaning "fighting bravely", which consists of the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Alkimedon Ἀλκιμέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).
Alkimos Ἄλκιμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἄλκιμος (alkimos) meaning "stout, strong, brave", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength".
Alkinoa Αλκινοα f Ancient Greek
Variant of Alkinoe.
Alkiphron Ἀλκίφρων m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun αλκη (alke) meaning "strength". 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]
Alkmaion Ἀλκμαίων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλκμαῖος (alkmaios) meaning "young".
Alkman Ἀλκμάν m Ancient Greek
Doric Greek form of Alkmaion.
Alyattes Ἀλυάττης m Lydian (Hellenized), Ancient Greek
Hellenized form of Lydian 𐤥𐤠𐤩𐤥𐤤𐤯𐤤𐤮 (Walwateś), derived from 𐤥𐤠𐤩𐤥𐤤 (walwe) meaning "lion" and the abstract suffix -𐤠𐤯𐤠 (-ata).
Alypia Ἀλυπία f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Alypios. This name was borne by a 5th-century Roman noblewoman, the daughter of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
Alypios Ἀλύπιος m Ancient Greek
Variant of Alypos.
Alypius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alypios. A known bearer of this name was Alypius the Stylite, an ascetic saint from the 7th century AD.
Alypos Ἄλυπος m Ancient Greek
The literal meaning of this name is "no grief" or "not sad", and as such, one could say that it actually means "happy". Derived from the Greek negative prefix ἄ- (a-) combined with Greek λύπη (lype) meaning "grief, pain, sorrow"... [more]
Alypus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alypos. This was the name of a sculptor from ancient Greece.
Amarantos Ἀμάραντος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αμαραντος (amarantos) meaning "unfading" (see also Amarantha).
Amarantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amarantos. A known bearer was Amarantus of Alexandria, an ancient Greek writer from the 1st century BC.
Ameinocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ameinokles. This was the name of a Greek shipwright from ancient Corinth, who lived in the 8th century BC.
Ameinodora Αμεινοδωρα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄμεινον (ameinon) "better" and δωρον (doron) "gift".
Ameinokleia Ἀμεινόκλεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Ameinokles.
Ameinokles Ἀμεινοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀμείνων (ameinon) meaning "better" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Ammonia Ἀμμωνία f American (Rare, Archaic), Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Ammon. In Greek mythology, Ammonia is an epithet of the goddess Hera.
Ammonius Ἀμμώνιος m Ancient Greek
Amphandros Ἀμφανδρος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
Amphicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amphikrates. This name was borne by a king of the Greek island Samos, who lived in the 7th century BC.
Amphikrateia Αμφικρατεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Amphikrates.
Amphikrates Ἀμφικράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and κρατος (kratos) meaning "power, strength".
Amphoterus Ἀμφοτερός m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Greek ἀμφότερος (amphoteros) which meant "both".
Amyclas Ἀμύκλας m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amyklas. In Greek mythology this was the name of the founder of the ancient town of Ἀμύκλαι (Amyklai), latinized form Amyclae, in Laconia.
Amynander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Amynandros. A notable bearer of this name was king Amynander of Athamania, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Amynandros Ἀμύνανδρος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀμύνανδρος (amynandros) meaning "warding off enemies", which consists of the Greek verb ἀμύνω (amyno) meaning "to ward off, to defend" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Amyntor Ἀμύντωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek ἀμύντωρ (amyntôr) meaning "defender, protector", which is a derivative of ἀμύνω (amynô) "to keep off, defend oneself". (Compare Amyntas.) This name belonged to several characters in Greek mythology... [more]
Amyris Ἄμυρις m & f Ancient Greek, English (Rare)
Both a personal name and the name of a resin, it is derived from the Greek word αμυρων (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the resin's strong, aromatic odor.
Anacharsis Ἀνάχαρσις m Scythian, Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain, probably from Scythian. This was the name of a Scythian prince and philosopher from the 6th century BC, included among the Seven Sages of Greece. It is also self-given name of the French revolutionary and anarchist Anacharsis Cloots (1755–1794).
Anacréon m Ancient Greek (Gallicized)
French and Guernésiais form of Anakreon.
Anacreon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anakreon. This name was borne by a Greek lyric poet from the 5th century BC.
Anactoria Ἀνακτορία f Literature, Greek Mythology (Latinized, ?), Ancient Greek (Latinized, ?)
Latinized form of the Greek Ἀνακτορία (Anaktoria), derived from ἀνακτόρῐος (anaktorios) "royal", literally "belonging to a king, a lord" from ἀνάκτωρ (anaktor) "lord", from αναξ (anax) "lord"... [more]
Anakreon Ἀνακρέων m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ανα (ana) meaning "up, against" and κρέων (kreon) meaning "lord, ruler, king" (also compare Kreon).
Anassa Ἄνασσα f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady". In other words, one could say that this name is the feminine form of Anax.
Anaxander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Anaxandros. This name was borne by a king of Sparta (Greece) from the 7th century BC.
Anaxandra Ὰναξάνδρα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, French (Quebec, Rare)
Feminine form of Anaxandros. In Greek legend this name was borne by the wife of King Procles of Sparta. It was also the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek painter, who is mentioned in Clement of Alexandria's essay 'Women as Well as Men Capable of Perfection'.
Anaxandridas Ἀναξανδρίδας m Ancient Greek, History
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Anaxandrides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Anaxandrides Ἀναξανδρίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Anaxandros" in Greek, derived from the name Anaxandros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Anaxandros Ἀνάξανδρος m Ancient Greek
Means "master of a man", derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" and ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man" (genitive of ανηρ (aner) "man").
Anaxanor Ἀναξάνωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Anaxarchos Ἀνάξαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king" and αρχος (archos) meaning "master, ruler"... [more]
Anaxarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaxarchos. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Anaxenor Ἀναξήνωρ m Ancient Greek
Variant of Anaxanor. This name was borne by a Greek citharode from Magnesia on the Maeander, who was a favourite of the Roman politician Mark Antony (1st century BC).
Anaxibia Άναξίβια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Anaxibios. This name is carried by several characters in Greek mythology.
Anaxibios Ἀναξίβιος m Ancient Greek
Means "master of life", derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" and βιος (bios) meaning "life".
Anaxibius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaxibios, used by a 5th century bc Spartan admiral.
Anaxicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaxikrates. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 4th century BC.
Anaxidamos Ἀναξίδαμος m Ancient Greek
Doric Greek form of Anaxidemos, because it contains δᾶμος (damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".... [more]
Anaxidamus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Anaxidamos. This was the name of a Eurypontid king of Sparta, who lived in the 7th century BC.
Anaxidemos Ἀναξίδημος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Anaxikrates Ἀναξικράτης m Ancient Greek
Means "powerful master", derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king" and κρατος (kratos) meaning "power, strength".
Anaxilaos Ἀναξίλαος, Ἀναξίλας m Ancient Greek
Means "master of the people", derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" and λαος (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Anaxilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaxilaos. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 1st century BC.
Anaximander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaximandros. This was the name of a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher.
Anaximandros Ἀναξίμανδρος m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king". The second element is derived from either Greek μάνδρα (mandra) meaning "enclosure, enclosed space" or ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man" (genitive of ανηρ (aner) "man").
Anaximenes Ἀναξιμένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king" and μενος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, spirit, courage"... [more]
Anaxippos Ἀνάξιππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king" and ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Anaxippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anaxippos. This was the name of an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Ancaius Άγχαίος m Ancient Greek
Anchises Ἀγχίσης m Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἄγχι (ankhi) meaning "near, nigh, close by" or "resembling". This was the name of a lover of Aphrodite in Greek mythology, the father of Aeneas by her.
Andocides Ἀνδοκίδης m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Possibly derived from Greek (anadokhe) meaning "a taking up, acceptance, taking charge of" or "surety, pledge, guarantee". Alternatively, ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower" or ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides) have been suggested as elements.
Andraemon Ἁνδραίμων m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek
Latinized form of Greek Ἁνδραίμων (Andraimon), which is probably derived from Greek ανηρ (aner) meaning "man" (genetive ανδρος (andros)) and αἷμα (aima) meaning "blood"... [more]
Andrianus Αδριανός m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinate masculine form of Andriana.
Andrippos Ἀνδριππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Andriscus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Andriskos. This was the name of the last king of Macedon, who lived in the 2nd century BC.
Andriskos Ἀνδρίσκος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ισκος (-iskos).
Androboulos Ἀνδρόβουλος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀνδρόβουλος (androboulos) meaning "of manly counsel, man-minded", which consists of Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]
Androbulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Androboulos. This was the name of an ancient Greek sculptor.
Androclides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Androkleides. This was the name of a Greek politician from Thebes (4th century BC).
Androclus Ἀνδροκλῆς m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Alternate form of Androcles.
Androcydes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Androkydes. Bearers of this name include a painter and a Pythagorean philosopher.
Androdamas Ἀνδροδάμας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek ἀνδροδάμας (androdamas) meaning "man-taming, man-slaying", itself from ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man" and δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame"... [more]