This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Ancient Greek or Greek Mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Erigone f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἦρι
(eri) meaning "early in the morning, at early morn" and γονή
(gone) meaning "birth, offspring". This was the name of two characters in Greek mythology, one being the daughter of
Icarius (a prominent Athenian), the other the daughter of
Aegisthus and
Clytemnestra.
Erigyios m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from the Greek intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) meaning "very, much" and γυῖον
(gyion) meaning "limbs, hands", or the related γυιός
(gyios) meaning "lame"... [
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Erinna f Ancient GreekErinna was a poet (poetess) on the island of Telos near Rhodes, said to have been a friend and contemporary of Sappho (600 BC), but she probably belonged to the earlier Alexandrian Period. Her poems have been compared to Homer's, but only fragments remain... [
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Eriphyle f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "(of a) great nation" in Greek, from the intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) "very, much" combined with φυλή
(phylê) "race, tribe". In Greek mythology this name was borne by the wife of Amphiaraos and daughter of Lysimache and Talaos, king of Argos.
Erototokos f Greek MythologyMeans "bearer of love" or "producing love", derived from Greek ἔρως
(erôs) "love, desire" (genitive ἔρωτος
(erôtos); see
Eros) and τόκος
(tokos) meaning "childbirth, parturition"... [
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Ersa f Greek MythologyDoric Greek form of
Herse, the Greek goddess of dew whose name ultimately derives from Ἑρση (
herse) meaning "dew".
Eryx m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain". This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of the Elymian people from Sicily... [
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Eryxias m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see
Eryx). This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 7th century BC.
Eryximachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see
Eryx)... [
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Eryxo f Ancient Greek, HistoryThought to be derived from the Greek verb ἐρεύγομαι
(ereugomai) meaning "to disgorge, blurt out, belch out" (and presumably cognate with
Eryx, the name of the eponymous hero of Mount Eryx, a volcano in Sicily)... [
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Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος
(Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [
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Eteoclus m Greek MythologyA son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [
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Eteonikos m Ancient GreekMeans "true victory", derived from Greek ἐτεός
(eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek νικη
(nike) "victory".
Ethelandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from the Greek verb ἐθέλω
(ethelo) meaning "to be willing" as well as "to wish", which is closely related to the Greek verb θέλω
(thelo) meaning "to will" as well as "to wish, to desire"... [
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Euaemon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Εὐαίμων
(Euaimon) which was possibly derived from εὔαιμος
(euaimos) meaning "full-blooded", from εὖ
(eu) "well" and αἷμα
(haima) "blood"... [
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Euaeon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐαίων
(Euaion) which meant "happy in life". This name was borne by one of the students of Plato.
Euagoras m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω
(euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [
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Euainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὐαίνετος
(euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ
(eu) "good" and αἰνετός
(ainetos) "praiseworthy".
Euanthes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐανθής
(euanthês) meaning "blooming, flowery". It is the masculine equivalent of
Euanthe. This name occurs in the 'Odyssey' belonging to the father of Maron, a priest of Apollo at Ismarus in Thrace.
Euboulos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔβουλος
(euboulos) meaning "well-advised, prudent", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Euchares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐχαρής
(euchares), which is a rare variant of the Greek adjective εὔχαρις
(eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious" (see
Eucharis).
Eudaimon m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek δαίμων
(daimon) meaning "god, goddess, divine power, spirit". Also compare Greek εὐδαιμονία
(eudaimonia) (derived from the same two roots), which is the name for the Greek concept of happiness... [
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Eudaimonia f Greek MythologyMeans "happiness, good fortune" in Greek (compare
Desdemona). In Greek mythology she was one of the younger Graces (Charites), the goddess of happiness, prosperity and opulence.
Eudamos m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Eudemos, because it contains δᾶμος
(damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".... [
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Eudemos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Eudemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Eugnostos m Ancient GreekFrom the Greek adjective εὔγνωστος
(eugnostos) meaning "well-known", a word formed of the elements εὖ
(eu) "good" and γνωστός
(gnostos) "known, familiar"... [
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Euhemeros m Ancient GreekGreek name meaning "bright, happy", literally "of a fine day" or "of a prosperous day", derived from εὖ
(eu) "well" and ἡμέρα
(hemera) "day"... [
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Euhemerus m Ancient GreekEuhemerus, from the Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος, Euhēmeros, "happy; prosperous" was a Greek mythographer at the court of Cassander, the king of Macedon.
Eukarpos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔκαρπος
(eukarpos) meaning "fruitful", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit".
Eukelade f Greek Mythology, AstronomyThe name of one of Jupiter's moons. It was named in 2005, allegedly after a mythological character described by some Greek writers as one of the Muses.
Eukleia f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὔκλεια
(eukleia) meaning "good repute, glory", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory"... [
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Eukrates m Ancient GreekMeans "power of good", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Eulabeia f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια
(eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution". In Greek mythology, Eulabeia was the spirit and personification of discretion, caution and circumspection.
Eulalos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔλαλος
(eulalos) meaning "sweetly-speaking", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek adjective λάλος
(lalos) meaning "talkative, babbling, loquacious".... [
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Eulimene f Greek MythologyEulimene ( Eulimenê means 'she of good haven' or 'good-harbour-woman') was the name of two characters in Greek mythology.... [
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Eumachos m Ancient GreekMeans "good battle", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Eumaios m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is uncertain; it might possibly be derived from the Greek verb μαίομαι
(maiomai) meaning "to seek after, to seek for" or from the (hitherto unknown) masculine equivalent of the Greek noun μαῖα
(maia) meaning "good mother, foster mother" (see
Maia 1).
Eumelos m Ancient GreekMeans "with good flocks, rich in sheep" in Greek, derived from εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and μῆλον
(melon) meaning "sheep, goat, beast".
Eumetis f Ancient GreekFrom the Greek adjective εὔμητις
(eumetis) meaning "wise, prudent, of good counsel", a word composed of εὖ
(eu) "good" and μῆτις
(metis) "wisdom, advice, counsel, skill"... [
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Eumolpos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος
(eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή
(molpe) meaning "song, dance".
Eumorphia f Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful in form, shapely", derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good" and μορφή
(morphe) meaning "shape, form, appearance".
Eumorphos m Ancient GreekMeans "fair of form; beautiful, pretty, handsome", derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good" and μορφή
(morphe) meaning "shape, form, appearance".
Eunapios m Ancient GreekMeans "person from the good glen" in Greek, from Ancient Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good" combined with νάπη
(nape) meaning "woodland vale, dell, glen" and suffix -ιος
(ios).
Euneike f Ancient GreekMost likely a variant form of
Eunike (see
Eunice). However, it is also possible that this name is an independent name on its own, in which case it is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νείκη
(neike) meaning "quarrel, wrangle, strife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νεικέω
(neikeo) meaning "to quarrel, to wrangle with".... [
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Eunomos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος
(eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).
Eunous m Ancient GreekMeans "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς
(nous) meaning "mind".
Eunus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
Eupeithes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής
(eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Euphantos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek φαντός
(phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Eupheme f Ancient GreekAlternate form of
Euphemia. The name of an Ancient Greek personification of praise, acclamation, and shouts of triumph. She was likely one of the younger Charites... [
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Euphemos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "reputable" or "uttering sounds of good omen" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and φήμη
(pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation" or "prophetic voice, oracle".
Euphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well". 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"... [
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Euphronios m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well". 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"... [
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Eupleios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐύπλειος
(eupleios) meaning "well-filled", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλεῖος
(pleios) or πλέως
(pleos), which both mean "full, filled"... [
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Euploia f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὔπλοια
(euploia) meaning "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλόος
(ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage" (see
Euploos)... [
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Euploion m Ancient GreekEssentially means "good ship", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλοῖον
(ploion) meaning "floating vessel, ship, boat".
Euploos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὔπλοος
(euploos) meaning "good sailing" or "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλόος
(ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage"... [
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Eupolemos m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπόλεμος
(eupolemos) meaning "good at war, successful in war", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος
(polemos) meaning "war, battle"... [
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Eupolis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun εὔπολις
(eupolis) meaning "abounding in cities", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".... [
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Eupompos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔπομπος
(eupompos) meaning "well-conducting", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πομπεύω
(pompeuo) meaning "to conduct, to escort"... [
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Eurotas m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek εὐρώς
(euros) meaning "mould, mildew, decay", or from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad". This was the name of a king of Laconia in Greek mythology, son of
Myles and father of
Sparta and
Tiasa, as well as of a (possibly eponymous) Laconian river.
Eurus m & f Greek MythologyEurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Euryale f Greek MythologyMeans "far-roaming" from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) "wide, broad" and ἄλη
(ale) "wandering, roaming" (from the verb ἀλάομαι
(alaomai) "to wander")... [
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Eurybia f Greek MythologyMeans "of wide power, with far-reaching might" from the Greek elements εὐρύς
(eurys) "wide" and βία
(bia) "force", with all of its connotations... [
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Euryclea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykleia. In Greek mythology, Euryclea was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Eurycles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykles. Known bearers of this name include the Olympic victor Eurycles of Laconia (6th century BC) and the Spartan ruler Gaius Julius Eurycles (1st century BC).
Euryganeia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and an uncertain second element, possibly Greek γάνος
(ganos) meaning "brightness". In some Greek myths this name belongs to the second wife of
Oedipus, after
Jocasta commits suicide upon discovery of her accidental incest.
Eurykleia f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Eurykles. In Greek mythology, Eurykleia was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Eurykles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Eurykrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Euryleon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [
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Eurylochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" 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... [
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Eurymedes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Eurymenes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής
(eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Eurynomos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with either the Greek noun νομός
(nomos) meaning "pasture, field" or the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).... [
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Euryphaessa f Greek MythologyMeans "far-shining", derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and φάος
(phaos) "light". This was an epithet of the Titan goddess
Theia, occurring in one of the
Homeric Hymns (namely Hymn 31, "To Helios", where Helios' mother Theia is called "mild-eyed Euryphaessa, the far-shining one").
Euryphon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Eurypon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThis name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [
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Euryptolemos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Eurypyle f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".... [
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Eurypylos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".
Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [
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Eurystheus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ευρυς
(eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of
Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [
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Eurystratos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Eurythemis f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).... [
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Eurytimos m Ancient GreekMeans "widely honoured" in Greek, derived from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" and τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, esteem, revere".
Eurytion m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐρὺς
(eurys) meaning "wide". This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a son of Ares and two others being centaurs.
Euthenia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐθηνία
(euthenia) meaning "prosperity, plenty, abundance". In Greek mythology Euthenia was the personification of abundance and plenty.
Euthydemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykritos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from the Greek adjective εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from the Greek adjective εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthymenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthyphron m Ancient GreekMeans "right-minded, whole-hearted, sincere" in Greek, derived from εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" and φρήν
(phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions".
Euxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔξενος
(euxenos) meaning "kind to strangers, hospitable", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Evaechme f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐαίχμη
(Euaichme), which was composed of Greek εὐ-
(eu-) meaning "good" and αἰχμή
(aichme) "point of a spear, battle". In Greek mythology this name was borne by a daughter of Herakles' son Hyllos.
Evagrius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος
(Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος
(euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
Evenus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [
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Exainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek preposition ἐξ
(ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).... [
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Garamantis f Greek MythologyIs a nymph in Greek mythology. She was abducted by Zeus, raped and imprisoned. She bore the later king and rival of Aeneas, Jarbas.
Gargarus m Greek MythologyThe name of a son of Zeus, from whom the town and mountain of Gargara in Mysia, Greece were believed to have derived their name.
Gelanor m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb γελάω
(gelao) meaning "to laugh" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Gello f Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain, possibly derived from
gallû, an ancient Mesopotamian demon believed to bring sickness and death; this word is also preserved in English
ghoul and in
Algol (from Arabic
al-ghul "the demon")... [
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Gerana f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
γέρανος (geranos) "crane (bird)". Gerana, otherwise known as
Oenoe, was a queen of the Pygmy folk in Greek mythology. She boasted she was more beautiful than the goddess Hera and was transformed by the angry goddess into a crane... [
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Geras m Greek MythologyMeans "old age." Geras was the spirit (daimon) of old age, one of the malevolent spirits spawned by the goddess
Nyx (Night).
Geryon m Greek MythologyIn Ancient Greek Mythology he is son of Chrysaor and Callirrhoe and grandson of Medusa. Geryon was a fearsome giant who dwelt on the island Erytheia of the mythic Hesperides in the far west of the Mediterranean... [
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Gesander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Γέσανδρος
(Gesandros). This given name could possibly be derived from Greek γῆ
(ge) "the earth, soil, land" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man", but most likely it is actually of Scythian origin... [
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Glauke f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus).
Glaukias m Ancient Greek, HistoryAncient Greek form of the Roman cognomen
Glaucia. Glaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
Glaukippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus)... [
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Glaukon m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus).
Glaukothea f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos) meaning "gleaming, blue-grey" and θεά
(thea) "goddess". This name was borne by the mother of the 4th-century BC Greek statesman
Aeschines.
Glykanthis f Ancient GreekMeans "sweet blossom" from Greek γλυκυς
(glykys) "sweet" and ανθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom".
Glykera f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective γλυκερός
(glykeros) meaning "sweet". This is the name of a character from the comedy
Perikeiromene (c. 314 BC) by the Greek playwright Menander, as well as the name of a former love of the Greek painter Pausias (4th century BC), of whom he had made a portrait.
Gnome f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γνώμη
(gnome) meaning "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve; means of knowing; thought, judgment, intelligence".
Gnosis m Ancient GreekMeans "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription
Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since
gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "
Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [
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Gordias m Ancient GreekMeans "city" from Phrygian Gordum. This was the name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia.
Gorgias m Ancient GreekGorgias (c. 485 – c. 380 BC) was a Greek sophist, philosopher and rhetorician.
Gorgidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Gorgias/Gorgos" in Greek, derived from the name
Gorgias or
Gorgos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Gorgippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten"... [
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