Greek Mythology Submitted Names

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Abaeus Ἀβαῖος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀβαῖος (Abaios) meaning "of Abai", an epithet of the Greek god Apollo, given because the ancient town of Ἄβαι (Abai) (see Abae) in Phocis was the site of an oracle of the god and of a temple dedicated to him.
Abarbarea Ἀβαρβαρέη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Abarbaree.
Abarbaree Ἀβαρβαρέη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀβάρβαρος (abarbaros), ἀβόρβορος (aborboros) meaning "without filth", itself from α (a), a negative prefix, and βόρβορος (borboros) meaning "mud, mire, filth"... [more]
Abaris Ἄβαρις m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology Abaris was a sage, healer and priest of Apollo who came to the Athenians as envoy from the Hyperboreans when famine was affecting Greece.
Abderos m Greek Mythology
Possibly means "the man with the whip", from Hesychian ἄβδης· µάστιξ. In Greek mythology, he is considered a divine hero, most notably known for his tragic role in Herakles' eighth labour.
Abderus Ἄβδηρος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Abderos. In Greek mythology he was a divine hero, most known for helping Herakles capture the four savage mares of Diomedes, only to be devoured by them.
Abelios Αβέλιος m Greek Mythology
Variant of Apollo used in Crete.
Abellio m Celtic Mythology, Greek Mythology
Some scholars have postulated that Abellio is the same name as Apollo, who in Crete and elsewhere was called Abelios (Greek Αβέλιος), and by the Italians and some Dorians Apello, and that the deity is the same as the Gallic Apollo mentioned by Caesar, and also the same as the Belis or Belenus mentioned by Tertullian and Herodian.... [more]
Absyrtus Ἄψυρτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Name of the Colchian prince, son of Aeëtes, and Medea's brother.
Acacallis Ἀκακαλλίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
This was a word for the narcissus flower used in Crete. It is said to mean "unwalled" in Greek, possibly from the Greek negative prefix α (a) with an element related to ἀκή (ake) "point, edge"... [more]
Acacus Ἄκακος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek ἄκακος (akakos) meaning "harmless, guileless, innocent", ultimately derived from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, combined with κάκη (kake) meaning "evil" (see Akakios)... [more]
Academus Ἀκάδημος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκάδημος (Akademos), which apparently meant "of a silent district". This was the name of a legendary Athenian hero of the Trojan War tales, whose estate (six stadia from Athens) was the enclosure where Plato taught his school... [more]
Acamas Ἀκάμας m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akamas. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of whom was the son of Theseus and Phaedra... [more]
Acanthis Ἀκανθίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκανθίς (Akanthis), which was the name of a type of finch, known as thistle finch in English, literally meaning "prickly" from Greek ἄκανθα (akantha) "thorn, prickle, thistle" (compare Acantha, Acanthus)... [more]
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]
Acarnan Ἀκαρνάν m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκαρνάν (Akarnan), which is derived from Greek ἀκαρνάν (akarnan), which is said to mean "laurel", but can also refer to a kind of thistle. In Greek mythology, Acarnan was the son of Alcmaeon... [more]
Acaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἂκαστη (Akaste), which is the feminine form of Akastos (see Acastus). This name is borne by two characters in Greek mythology... [more]
Acastus Ἄκαστος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἄκαστος (Akastos), which is derived from Greek ἄκαστος (akastos) meaning "maple tree, maple wood". In Greek mythology, Acastus was the king of Iolcus, the oldest son of Pelias... [more]
Aceso Ἀκεσώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Ἀκεσώ (Akeso), derived from ἄκεσις (akesis) meaning "healing, curing". She was the Greek goddess of healing (wounds) and curing (illness); unlike her sister Panakeia (Panacea), Aceso personified the process of a curing rather than the cure itself.
Acessamenus Ἀκεσσάμενος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akessamenos.
Acestes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Akestes. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a hero of Trojan origin, who founded Segesta on Sicily. In a trial of skill, Acestes shot his arrow with such force that it caught fire... [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]
Achaemenides m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Achaimenides. In Greek mythology, Achaemenides was one of the companions of Odysseus who remained on Sicily with the Cyclopes... [more]
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]
Achaia Ἀχαΐα f Greek Mythology, English (Rare)
Of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Greek ἄχος (achos) meaning "grief, pain, distress" (also see Achaios, Achilles)... [more]
Achaimenides Ἀχαιμενίδης m Greek Mythology
Means "son of Achaimenes" in Greek, derived from the hellenized Persian name Achaimenes combined with the Attic and Ionic Greek patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
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]
Achates Ἀχάτης m Roman Mythology, Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from the name of a river in Sicily, Italy, or from the name of the type of rock often found there. This is the name of two separate characters in Roman and Greek mythology.
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).
Acheron Ἀχέρων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἄχεα ῥέων (áchea rhéōn) meaning "the stream of woe". Also compare Greek αχος (achos) meaning "pain". Some consider the aforementioned meaning to be folk etymology, saying that instead the name might be derived from Greek acherousai meaning "marsh-like water"... [more]
Achiroë Ἀχιρόη f Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown, perhaps related to ἄχος (akhos) meaning "distress, grief" and ρόη (rhoe) meaning "flow, stream, river".
Acidusa Ἀκίδουσα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀκίς (akis) meaning "pointed object; barb, arrow". This was the name of the wife of Scamander, whom he named the well of Boeotia after.
Acis Ακις m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latin form of Akis (Ακις), from Greek element ακις (akis) meaning "pointed object" or "little". Acis was the husband of Galatea.
Acoetes Ἀκοίτης m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκοίτης (Akoites) meaning "bedfellow, husband". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the helmsman of a ship that landed on the island of Naxos, where some of the sailors found a beautiful sleeping boy and brought him on board with them... [more]
Aconteus m Greek Mythology
In Greek Mythology, a friend of Perseus.
Acraea Ἀκραία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκραία (Akraia), an epithet of numerous goddesses whose temples were situated on hills or mountains, including Athena and Hera, which meant "of the heights" or "dwelling on the heights"... [more]
Acraepheus Ἀκραιφεύς m Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown, although it may be related to ακραίος (akraios) meaning "extreme", or "marginal, at the edge". In Greek mythology, he is a son of Apollo.
Acratopotes Ἀκρατοπότης m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκρατοπότης (Akratopotês) meaning "drinker of unmixed wine", derived from ἄκρατος (akratos) "unmixed, undiluted, pure", a word used of liquids and effectively meaning "wine without water", and πότης (potês) "drinker"... [more]
Acrisius Ἀκρίσιος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκρίσιος (Akrisios), which is possibly derived from Greek ἀκρίς (akris) meaning "locust". In Greek mythology, Acrisius was a king of Argos who enclosed his daughter Danaë in an impenetrable bronze tower (or a deep underground cave)... [more]
Actaea Ἀκταίη, Ἁκταία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aktaie and Aktaia, both of which derive from Greek ἁκτή (akte) "headland, sea-coast, shore" (compare the masculine equivalent Aktaios and its latinized form Actaeus)... [more]
Actaeon Ἀκταίων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Άκταίων (Aktaion), which is derived from Greek ἀκτὴ (akte), which can mean "headland, foreland, promontory, cape" as well as "coast, shore". In Greek mythology, Actaeon was son of Aristaeus and Autonoë in Boeotia... [more]
Actaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκταῖος (Aktaios), which may have been derived from Greek ἀκτὴ (akte), which can mean "headland, foreland, promontory, cape" as well as "coast, shore"... [more]
Actor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἄκτωρ (Aktor), which is derived from Greek ἄκτωρ (aktōr) meaning "leader", which in turn is ultimately derived from Greek ἄγω (agō) meaning "to lead"... [more]
Actorion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Aktorion, which is a diminutive form of Aktor (see Actor).
Adamanteia f Greek Mythology (?)
Apparently derived from Greek ἀδάμαντος (adamantos) meaning "unbreakable, inflexible". The 1st-century BC Roman writer Hyginus called the nymph Amaltheia by this name in his Fabulae (139).
Adamanthea f Greek Mythology (Modern, ?)
Possibly a corruption of Adamanteia, a name used by Hyginus in reference to Amalthea.
Adamastos Αδαμαστος m Greek Mythology
Means "untamed" in Greek. This was an epithet of Hades. In Greek legend Adamastus of Ithaca was the father of Achaemenides, Odysseus' companion.
Adamastus Αδαμαστος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Adamastos.
Adastrea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Adastreia, which is a variant of Adrasteia.
Adea f Greek Mythology, Albanian
In Greek mythology, Adea was the birth name of Eurydice.
Adiante Ἀδιάντη f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἀδίαντον (adianton) meaning "maidenhair" (a plant, species Adiantum capillus-veneris) or ἀδίαντος (adiantos) meaning "unwetted, not bathed in sweat", from the negative prefix ἀ (a) and the verb διαίνω (diaino) "to wet, to moisten"... [more]
Adikia Ἀδικία f Greek Mythology
Means "injustice, iniquity" in Greek, derived from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, and δίκη (dike) "justice"... [more]
Admete Ἀδμήτη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Admetos. This name belonged to two characters in Greek mythology: the daughter of King Eurystheus (for whom Herakles stole the girdle of Hippolyta), and one of the Oceanids.
Adranos Ἀδρανός m Greek Mythology
The name of a fire deity worshipped by the Sicels of ancient Sicily, especially in the town of Adranus (modern Adrano). He is said to have been driven out of Mount Etna by Hephaestus.
Adraste m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Adrastus (see Adrastos).
Adrastia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
One of the Latinized forms of Adrasteia
Adrastus Ἄδραστος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Adrastos. Traditionally translated as "nonparticipant" or "uncooperative." The king of Argos. He married his daughters to Tydeus and Polynices, both chased out of Thebes... [more]
Adrestia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant form of Adrastia, which is one of the various latinized forms of Adrasteia. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a war figure and goddess of revenge and balance, who often battled in war... [more]
Adymus m Greek Mythology
The Minoan epithet for the morning star and evening star.
Aeacus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aiakos. In Greek mythology, Aeacus was a mortal son of Zeus (by the nymph Aegina) who was made into an underworld demigod after death... [more]
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]
Aechmagoras Αἰχμαγόρας m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰχμαγόρας (Aichmagoras), from the elements αἰχμή (aichme) meaning "point of a spear" and ἀγορά (agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace"... [more]
Aëdon Ἀηδών f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀηδών (aēdōn) "songstress" or from Greek ἀηδονίς (aēdonis) "nightingale". Also compare Greek ἀοιδή (aoidē) meaning "song". This was the name of a legendary queen of Thebes who plotted to kill her rival Niobe's son, but killed her own son accidentally... [more]
Aedos Αιδως f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Αιδως (Aidos) which meant "modesty, decency". In Greek mythology, Aedos was a goddess or daimona of modesty, reverence and respect and a companion of the goddess Nemesis.
Aeëtes Αἰήτης m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰήτης (Aiêtês), possibly derived from Greek αἴητος (aiêtos) "terrible, mighty". In Greek mythology Aeëtes was a king of Colchis in Asia Minor (modern Georgia) and the father of Medea... [more]
Aega Αἴγη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἴγη (Aige), derived from αἴξ (aix) "she-goat" or ἄϊξ (aix) "gale of wind". In Greek mythology, Aega or Aex nursed the infant Zeus in Crete, along with her sister Helice, after Rhea gave Cronus a stone to swallow instead of the newborn Zeus... [more]
Aegaeon Αιγαίων m Greek Mythology
Means "stormy one", "goatish", or "Aegean" in Greek. Aegaeon is the god of the storms of the Aegean Sea in Greek mythology.
Aegea f Greek Mythology
She was sister to Circe and Pasiphaë, and daughter of the sun. When the Titans attacked the gods of Olympus, Gaia placed Aegea in a cave to hide her shining loveliness.
Aegealeus Αἰγιαλεύς m Greek Mythology
Variant of Aegialeus.
Aegiale Αἰγιάλη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰγιάλη (Aigiale), derived from Greek αἰγιαλός (aigialos) meaning "beach, shore" (also see the masculine form Aigialos)... [more]
Aegialeus Αἰγιαλεύς m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰγιαλεύς (Aigialeus), which is derived from Greek αἰγιαλός (aigialos) meaning "beach, sea-shore". Also compare Greek αἴξ (aix) meaning "a tall wave"... [more]
Aegina Αιγινα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Αιγινη (Aigine), which is of unknown meaning, perhaps an alternative name for the plant known as Etruscan honeysuckle in English. In Greek mythology she was a naiad loved by Zeus, who abducted her in the form of an eagle, carrying her off to the island of Attica... [more]
Aeginetes Αἰγινήτης m Greek Mythology
Means "inhabitant of Aegina".
Aegisthus Αἴγισθος m Greek Mythology
The son of Thyestes and his daughter Pelopea.
Aegleis Αἰγληίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰγληίς (Aigleis), a derivative of αἴγλη (aigle) meaning "radiance, splendour" (compare Aegle). In Greek mythology this name belonged to one of the Hyacinthides, the four daughters of Hyacinthus the Lacedaemonian, who was said to have moved to Athens and, in compliance with an oracle, to have caused his daughters to be sacrificed by the Athenians on the tomb of the Cyclops Geraestus for the purpose of delivering the city from famine and the plague, under which it was suffering during the war with Minos.
Aegyptus Αἴγυπτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Aigyptos (Αἴγυπτος), derived from Amarna Hikuptah, which corresponds to Egyptian Ha(t)-ka-ptah "temple of the soul of Ptah"... [more]
Aello Ἀελλώ f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἄελλα (aella) "whirlwind, tempest". This was the name of a "storm-swift" harpy in Greek myth.
Aellopos Ἀελλόπος f Greek Mythology
Variant of Aellopous. This was the form used by Homer (in his Iliad, as an epithet of the goddess Iris).
Aellopous Ἀελλόπους f Greek Mythology
Means "swift as a whirlwind", literally "whirlwood-footed", from Greek ἄελλα (aella) meaning "a stormy wind, whirlwind" and πούς (pous) "foot". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Iris, the swift messenger of the gods... [more]
Aellopus Ἀελλόπους f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aellopous.
Aenete Αἰνήτη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latin form of the Greek Αἰνήτη (Ainete), derived from Greek αἰνητός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy, deserving praise", from αἰνέω (aineo) "to praise". In Greek mythology Aenete was the wife of Aeneas, the legendary founder of the ancient Thracian city of Aenus.
Aeolia Αἰολία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰολία (Aiolia), itself derived from αἰόλος (aiolos) meaning "moving, swift" (see Aiolos).
Aeon m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Latinized form of Aion. Aion became a symbol during the Roman Empire and as such coins with his imagery were issued.
Aergia Ἀεργία f Greek Mythology
Means "idleness" in Greek, derived from the negative prefix α (a) and ἔργον (ergon) "work". This was the name of the Greek personification of sloth and idleness.
Aero f Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from the Greek verb ἀείρω (aeiro), αἴρω (airo) "to lift up, to raise". In Greek mythology, Aero (also called Haero, Aerope and Maerope) was a princess of the island of Chios, a daughter of Oenopion and Helice... [more]
Aeropa f Greek Mythology
Elaboration of Aerope.
Aerope Ἀερόπη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Greek Ἀέροπος (Aeropos) (see Aeropus). In Greek myth Aerope was a daughter of King Catreus of Crete, granddaughter of Minos and wife of Atreus (to whom she was married after the death of his son and her first husband Pleisthenes)... [more]
Aesacus Αἴσακος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αιςακος (Aisakos), probably meaning "branch of myrtle". In Greek mythology he was a Trojan prince (son of Priam by Alexirhoe) who loved the naiad Asterope, but, fleeing his advances, she stepped on a venomous adder and died... [more]
Aesepus Αἴσηπος m Greek Mythology
A river god in Greek mythology, personifying the river and town of Aesepus (today Gönen, Turkey).
Aethalides m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aithalides. In Greek mythology, Aethalides was the herald of the Argonauts.
Aethalion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aithalion. In Greek mythology, Aethalion was a sailor who was turned into a fish by Dionysus.
Aethalus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aithalos. In Greek mythology, Aethalus is a man whose son was killed by Aeneas during the Trojan War.
Aethion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aithion. In Greek mythology, Aethion was an Ethiopian chief who was killed by Perseus.
Aethlios Ἀέθλιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "winning the prize, running for the prize" in Greek.
Aethon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aithon. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being the father of Hypermestra.
Aethra Αιθρα, Αἴθρη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αιθρη (Aithre) meaning "bright, purer air; the sky" in Greek (from aithein "to burn, shine"). This was the name of several characters in Greek myth including the mother of Theseus, a captive of Troy, at the service of Helen until the city was besieged.
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.
Aetna Αἴτνη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἴτνη (Aitne), perhaps from aithein "to burn". Aetna was the Greek personification of Mount Etna, a volcano on Sicily. Its strange noises were attributed to the ironworking of Vulcan's forge.
Aetnaeus Αἰτναῖος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αἰτναῖος (Aitnaios) meaning "of Mount Etna", a volcano in Sicily (see also Aetna). This was an epithet of several Greek gods associated with Mount Etna, including Zeus.
Aetolus Αἰτωλός m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
The son of Endymion. Initially he was the king of Ellis, but later he stayed in a region that was later named after him: Aetolia.
Aex Αιξ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αιξ (Aix) meaning "goat". In Greek mythology Aex or Aega was a goat nymph who nursed the infant Zeus in Crete, and he afterwards changed her into the constellation Capella... [more]
Agameda f Greek Mythology (Russified)
Serbian, Russian, Spanish and Basque form of Agamede.
Agamede Ἀγαμήδη f Greek Mythology
Means "very cunning", derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very much" and μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning"... [more]
Agamedes Ἀγαμήδης m Greek Mythology
The son of the Boeotian king Erginus. Together with his brother Trophonius he built the temple of Apollo at Delphi... [more]
Aganippe Ἀγανίππη f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγανός (aganos) meaning "mild, gentle" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". This was the name of various figures in Greek mythology... [more]
Aganippos Ἀγάνιππος m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Aganippa.
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]
Agaptolemos Ἀγαπτόλεμος m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ἀγάπη (agape) meaning "love" and the Epic form of πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war"... [more]
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]
Agastrophos Ἀγάστροφος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and στρέφω (strepho) meaning "to turn, to twist". This was the name of a Trojan soldier in the Iliad.
Agathippe Ἀγαθίππη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse"... [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]
Agave Αγαυη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agaue.
Agelaos Ἀγέλαος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἄγω (ago) meaning "to guide, to lead" and λαος (laos) meaning "people, folk". Alternatively, the first element could derive from ἀγείρω (ageiro) meaning "to amass".
Agelaus Ἀγέλαος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agelaos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Agestratos Ἀγέστρατος m Greek Mythology
Means "host leading" in Greek. It is an epithet of Athena.
Aglaonoe Ἀγλαονόη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νόος (noos) meaning "mind".... [more]
Aglaope Ἀγλαόπη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with either the Greek noun ὄψ (ops) meaning "voice" or the Greek noun ὤψ (ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [more]
Aglaopheme Ἀγλαοφήμη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφημος (aglaophemos) meaning "of splendid fame", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φήμη (pheme) meaning "prophetic saying" as well as "rumour" and "(good) report, repute, fame".... [more]
Aglaophonos Ἀγλαοφώνος m & f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφωνος (aglaophonos) meaning "with a splendid voice", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [more]
Aglaophonus m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aglaophonos. In Greek mythology, Aglaophonus is the name of one of the Sirens.
Aglaos Ἀγλαός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright". Also compare the related name Aglaia.
Aglauros Ἄγλαυρος f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἄγλαυρος (aglauros), a variant of ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "bright, shining, splendid". In Greek mythology Aglauros was the eldest daughter of the Athenian king Cecrops... [more]
Aglaurus f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from the Ancient Greek Agraulos "countryside flute".... [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]
Agreus Ἀγρεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αγρεύς (agreus) meaning "hunter". In Greek mythology, Agreus is the name of one of the Panes.
Agrius Ἄγριος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Agrios. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a son of the Calydonian king Parthaon, brother of Oeneus.
Agrotora f Greek Mythology
This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, under which title she was regarded as the patron goddess of hunters. Conceivably related to Greek ἄγρᾱ (agra) "hunt, catch" and the name of the Brythonic war goddess Agrona, from old Celtic agro "battle, carnage".
Aia Αια f Greek Mythology
A Naiad associated with a well, spring or fountain of the town of Aia, also known as Kolkhis, on the Black Sea. Her name was taken from that place. According to myth she was loved and pursued by the local river-god Phasis, and saved from him by the gods who transformed her into an island bearing that name.
Aiakos Αἰακός m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. One source derives the name from the Greek verb ἀΐσσω (aisso) meaning "to run, to dart, to shoot", whilst another source connects the name to the Greek adjective αἰακτός (aiaktos) meaning "lamentable, wailing, miserable"... [more]
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).
Aidoneus Ἀϊδωνεύς m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek αἰδώς (aidōs), which can mean "reverence, awe, respect" as well as "shame". Also compare Greek αἰδέομαι (aideomai) meaning "to be ashamed"... [more]
Aidos f Greek Mythology
From Greek Αἰδώς aidṓs "shame, respect, reverence." This is the Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility.
Aigeiros Αιγειρος f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek αἴγειρος (aígeiros) meaning "black poplar". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with the black poplar tree.
Aigokeros Αἰγόκερως m Greek Mythology, Astronomy
Epithet of the Greek god Pan meaning "goat-horned", derived from Greek αἴξ (aix) "goat" and κέρας (keras) "horn". This is also the Greek name for the astrological sign of Capricorn.
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.
Ainia f Greek Mythology
Ainia was an Amazon who presumably accompanied Penthesilea to the Trojan War and was eventuelly killed by Achilles. She is known only from an Attic terracotta relief fragment.
Aiolia Αἰολία f Greek Mythology
Greek form of Aeolia.
Aion Αἰών m Greek Mythology
Aion comes from the Greek word "Αἰών" meaning century and is the circle encompassing the universe and zodiac. Aion is the god of eternity unlike Chronos (the god of time).
Aischris Αισχρίς f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αισχρός (aischros) "the one with shame".
Aithalides Αἰθαλίδης m Greek Mythology
Means "son of Aithalos" in Greek, derived from the name Aithalos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Aithalion Αἰθαλίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αἰθαλίων (aithalion) meaning "swarthy, dusky".... [more]
Aithalos Αἴθαλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from either the Greek noun αἴθαλος (aithalos) meaning "thick smoke, smoky flame" or the Greek noun αἰθάλη (aithale) meaning "soot". Also compare the Greek adjective αἰθαλέος (aithaleos) meaning "smoky"... [more]
Aithion Αἰθίων m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Aithon, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion).
Aithon Αἴθων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αἴθων (aithon), which can be an adjective meaning "fiery, burning" as well as be a noun meaning "fire, burning heat".... [more]
Aithra Αιθρα, Αιθρη f Greek Mythology, Greek (Rare)
Original Greek form of Aethra.
Aithusa Αἵθουσα f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Popular Culture
From Greek αἴθουσα (aithousa), a participle of the verb αἴθω (aitho) meaning "to light up". In Greek mythology, Aithousa (Latin: Aethusa) is the daughter of Poseidon and Alcyone, and a lover of Apollo (the Sun) with whom she had Eleuther... [more]
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]
Aitne Αἴτνη f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Aitne is the name of a nymph seduced by Zeus. This is also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter. Mount Aetna's name also derives from this name.
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.
Akessamenos Ἀκεσσάμενος m Greek Mythology
In Greek Mythology, king of Pieria and founder of the Macedonian city Akesamenai.
Akestes Ἀκέστης m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀκεστής (akestes) meaning "healer, mender".
Akestor Ἀκέστωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀκέστωρ (akestor) meaning "healer, saviour".
Akis Ακις m Greek, Greek Mythology
Greek form of Acis as well as diminutive of many Greek names also very different from each other such as Theodoros, Andreas, Athanasios and Georgios.
Aktaie Ακταιη f Greek Mythology
Means "shore, headland" in Greek. In Greek myth Aktaie was one of the fifty Nereids or goddesses of the sea, particularly responsible for the seashore.
Aktaios Ακταίος m Greek Mythology (Hellenized)
Greek form of Actaeus.
Aktor Άκτωρ m Greek Mythology (Hellenized)
Greek form of Actor.
Aktoris Ἀκτορίς f Greek Mythology
Possibly a feminine form of Aktor. This is the name of a handmaid of Penelope in Homer's epic the Odyssey.
Alabandus Ἀλάβανδος m Greek Mythology
Means "horse victory". From the Carian ala 'horse' and banda 'victory'. In Greek mythology he was a Carian hero, son of Euippus and the naiad Callirrhoe, and through Callihrrhoe the grandson of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys... [more]
Alala Ἀλαλά f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλαλή (alalē) meaning "war-cry, battle-cry". This onomatopoeic name belonged to the female personification of the war-cry in Greek mythology. She was an attendant of the war god Ares, whose war-cry was her name: Alale alala.
Alalcomeneïs Ἀλαλκομενηίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Probably means "the Protectress, the Defender" from the Greek verb ἀλαλκεῖν (alalkein) "to ward, to keep off". This was an epithet of the goddess Athena as guardian of Boeotia... [more]
Alalcomenes Ἀλαλκομένης m Greek Mythology
Means "guardian" in Greek.
Alcander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkandros. This name was borne by different figures in Greek mythology.
Alcanor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkanor. This name was borne by two characters from Greek mythology.
Alcathoe Ἀλκαθόη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκαθόη (Alkathoê), which is derived from Greek αλκη (alke) "strength" and θοός (thoos) "swift, nimble"... [more]
Alcathous Ἀλκάθοος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess, force" and θοός (thoos) meaning "quick, swift". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Alcibiade m Greek Mythology
Italian and Romanian form of Alcibiades.
Alcibie Ἀλκιβίη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Αλκιβίη (Alkibie) which was derived from ἀλκή (alke) meaning "defense, defensive strength, valour" and βία (bia) "bodily strength, force, act of violence" (compare Alcibiades)... [more]
Alcidice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἀλκιδίκη (Alkidike), which is derived from Greek αλκη (alke) "strength" combined with Greek δικη (dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage"... [more]
Alcimede Ἀλκιμέδη f Greek Mythology
Meaning "mighty cunning." The mother of Jason.
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.
Alcithoe f Greek Mythology
Derived from αλκη (alke) meaning "strength" and θοός (thoos) meaning "swift, nimble".
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.
Alcmenor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkmenor. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the sons of king Aegyptus of Egypt.
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]
Alectrona f Greek Mythology
An early goddess who was a daughter of the sun. It is speculated by some that she was possibly a goddess of the morning, or of man's waking sense, which causes him to wake up in the morning; the Doric form of her name is akin to the Greek word for "rooster" (Alectrona, the feminine genitive of Αλεκτορ, Alektor, the Greek word for "rooster"), while the Greek form Electryone is akin to the word for "amber" (Ἠλέκτρα, Elektra), as in the amber color of sunrise (as opposed to sunset, implied by Helios being her father); naturally, either of which would be an appropriate name for a solar goddess.
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.
Alegenor Ἀλεγήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Epic Greek verb ἀλέγω (alego) meaning "to have a care, to mind, to heed" or the adjective ἀλεγεινός (alegeinos), which is the Epic Greek form of ἀλγεινός (algeinos) meaning "painful, grievous"... [more]
Alektor Αλεκτορ m Greek Mythology
Means "rooster" in Ancient Greek. This was the name of several men in Greek mythology.
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]
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]
Alexiares Ἀλεξιάρης m Greek Mythology
Derived from ἀλεξιάρης (alexiares), which is the masculine form of the Greek feminine noun ἀλεξιάρη (alexiare) meaning "she that guards from death and ruin". It consists of the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ἀρή (are) meaning "bane, ruin"... [more]
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]
Alexinomos Ἀλεξίνομος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and νόμος (nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see Eunomia).
Alexinomus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alexinomos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the father of the warriors Alcidamas and Melaneus, who were both slain by Neoptolemus during the Trojan War.
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]
Alexirhoe Ἀλεξιρόη f Greek Mythology
Variant spelling of Alexirrhoe.
Alexiroe Ἀλεξιρόη f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Alexirhoe, which in turn is a variant spelling of Alexirrhoe.
Alexirrhoe Ἀλεξιρρόη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ῥοή (rhoe) meaning "river, stream". Also compare the Greek noun ῥόος (rhoos) meaning "stream, flow of water, current" as well as the name Alexirrhoia, which are both closely related.... [more]
Alexirrhoia Ἀλεξίρροια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help" and ῥοία (rhoia) meaning "flow, flux", which is related to ῥοή (rhoe) meaning "river, stream".... [more]
Alkandros Ἄλκανδρος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αλκη (alke) "strength" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
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".
Alkimache Ἀλκιμάχη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Alkimachos.
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".
Alkis Αλκις f & m Greek Mythology, Greek
Alkmaion Ἀλκμαίων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀλκμαῖος (alkmaios) meaning "young".
Alkmenor Ἀλκμήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective ἀλκμαῖος (alkmaios) meaning "young" or the Greek name Alkmene (see Alcmene)... [more]
Almus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἄλμος (Almos), which is possibly derived from Greek ἄλμα (alma) meaning "grove", which in turn is apparently related to Greek ἄλσος (alsos) meaning "sacred grove"... [more]
Aloeus Ἀλωεύς m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ἀλοάω (aloaō), which can mean "to thresh, to tread" as well as "to crush, to smash". In Greek mythology, Aloeus was the son of Poseidon and Canace, and husband to Iphimedeia... [more]
Alope Ἀλόπη f Greek Mythology
Unknown etymology, although it may be linked to the word ᾰ̓λώπηξ (alṓpēx) meaning "fox".
Alpheiaia Ἀλφειαία f Greek Mythology
Epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis which was derived from the name of the river god Alpheios, who loved her. Artemis Alpheiaia was worshipped at Letrini in Elis and on the island of Ortygia near Syracuse; she also shared an altar with Alpheios at Olympia... [more]
Alpheios Ἀλφειός m Greek Mythology
Derived either from Greek ἀλφή (alphê) meaning "produce, gain, profit" or from Greek ἀλφός (alphos) which meant "whiteness" as well as "white leprosy", a cognate of Albus... [more]
Alphenor Ἀλφήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is not entirely certain, as there are two possible etymologies for it. The first is that it is derived from the Greek noun ἀλφή (alphe) meaning "produce, gain, profit", which is etymologically related to the Greek verb ἀλφάνω (alphano) meaning "to bring in, to yield, to fetch (a price)".... [more]
Alphesiboea Ἀλφεσίβοια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀλφεσίβοια (Alphesiboia) meaning "much-courted" (literally "earning cattle, bringing in oxen", from ἀλφάνω (alphano) meaning "to bring in, yield, earn" and βοῦς (bous) meaning "bullock, bull, ox")... [more]
Altes m Greek Mythology
A Lelegian king who resided at Pedasus, which was situated in or near the Troad. According to Homer's Iliad Altes was the father of Laothoe, one of the many wives (or concubines) of King Priam... [more]
Althaea Αλθαια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Althaia.
Althaemenes Ἀλθαιμένης m Greek Mythology
The son of Catreus and brother to Apemosyne, Aeropa, and Clymene.
Amaracus Ἀμάρακος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Amaracus is a young cypriot boy who transformed into a marjoram plant in Greek mythology.
Amarynceus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀμαρυγκεύς (Amarynkeus), though technically Amarygkeus is the correct spelling (compare Lynceus in that regard)... [more]
Amarysia Αμαρυσια f Greek Mythology
An epithet or title of the Greek goddess Artemis meaning "of Amarynthus", Amarynthus being a town in Euboea (according to Stephanus of Byzantium, Euboea itself)... [more]
Amatheia Ἀμάθεια f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Amathia f Greek Mythology (Latinized, ?)
A form of Amatheia. In Greek myth this was the name of one of the Nereids, the 50 daughters of the sea god Nereus.
Ambracia Άμβρακία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
In Greek mythology Ambracia was the daughter of Melaneus, son of Apollo and Oechalia. The ancient Greek city of Ambracia in Epirus was named after her.
Amechania Ἀμηχανία f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμηχανία (amechania) meaning "want of means, want of resources, helplessness". Amechania was the Greek personification of helplessness and want.
Amimona f Greek Mythology
Romanian form of Amymone.
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.
Ampelos Αμπελος m & f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek ἄμπελος (ámpelos) meaning "vine, grapevine". In Greek mythology it belonged to a satyr who was transformed into the first grapevine, loved by the god Dionysos, as well as to one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos, associated with vines such as wild grapes and bryony.
Ampelus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ampelos. Used by a saint martyred by Diocletian in 302.
Amphiale Ἀμφιάλη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφίαλος (amphialos) meaning "between two seas, living amid seas", derived from ἀμφίς (amphis) meaning "surrounding, around, between" and ἅλς (hals) "sea" (genitive ἁλός)... [more]
Amphianassa Αμφιάνασσα f Greek Mythology (?)
Apparently derived from Greek αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" (compare Amphitrite) and ανασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady" (used as a term of address for goddesses)... [more]
Amphianax Ἀμφιάναξ m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Amphiaraos Ἀμφιάραος m Greek Mythology
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 the Greek verb ἀράομαι (araomai) meaning "to pray to", which is related to the Greek noun ἀρά (ara) meaning "prayer"... [more]
Amphiaraus Ἀμφιάραος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amphiaraos. This was the name of the legendary king of Argos, the seer and healer, who was honoured as a god.
Amphictyone Ἀμφικτυόνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφικτίονες (amphiktiones) meaning "neighbours, they that live nearby", itself from ἀμφίς (amphis) meaning "surrounding, around, between" and κτίζω (ktizo) meaning "to found, build, people".
Amphidamas Ἀμφιδάμας m Greek Mythology
Derived from αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" and δαμάζω (damázo) meaning "to tame, subdue".
Amphikles Ἀμφικλῆς m Greek Mythology
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 κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory."
Amphilochos Ἀμφίλοχος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Amphilochus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amphilochos. In Greek mythology, Amphilochus was the son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle, and brother of Alcmaeon... [more]
Amphimachos Ἀμφίμαχος m Greek Mythology
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 μαχη (mache) meaning "battle."
Amphimachus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Amphimachos. This name is borne by several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of Elis.
Amphimedon Ἀμφιμέδων m Greek Mythology
Derived from αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler".
Amphinome Ἀμφινόμη f Greek Mythology
Derived from αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" and νομή (nome) meaning "devision, destribution".
Amphinomus Ἀμφίνομος m Greek Mythology
Meaning "grazing all about." He was the son of King Nisos and one of the suitors of Penelope that was killed by Telemachus.
Amphion Ἀμφίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". This name is borne by several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a son of Zeus by the nymph Antiope.
Amphiro f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Okeanides and a minor goddess of the rising tide.
Amphithea Ἀμφιθέα f Greek Mythology
The name of several women in Greek mythology.
Amphithemis Ἀμφίθεμις m Greek Mythology
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 the Greek noun θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see Themis).... [more]
Amphitryon Ἀμφιτρύων m Greek Mythology
Meaning, "harassing either side." This was the name of the husband of Alcmene and the stepfather of Herakles.
Amphoterus Ἀμφοτερός m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Greek ἀμφότερος (amphoteros) which meant "both".
Ampyx Ἄμπυξ m Greek Mythology
Means "woman's diadem" or "headband" in Greek. It is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
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.
Amycus Ἄμυκος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
This was the name of the first king of the Bebryces tribe in eastern Bithynia (northwestern Anatolia) in Greek legend, the son of Poseidon and the nymph Melia... [more]
Amymone Ἀμυμώνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμύμων (amymon) meaning "blameless, noble, excellent", itself from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, and μῶμος (momos) "blame, reproach"... [more]
Amynomene f Greek Mythology
The name of an Amazon warrior, said to mean "defender", or sometimes "blameless defender". It is probably derived from Greek ἀμυνομένη (amynomene), participle of the verb ἀμύνω (amyno) meaning "to keep off, to ward off, to defend, to assist; to avenge, to repay"... [more]
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]
Amythaon m Greek Mythology
Son of Cretheus and Tyro, and brother of Aeson and Pheres in Greek Mythology.
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]
Anadyomene Ἀναδυόμενη f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Means "emerging, rising from the sea", derived from Greek αναδύομαι (anadyomai) meaning "to surface, emerge, rise to the surface". This was an epithet of Aphrodite.
Anaideia Ἀναίδεια f Greek Mythology
From Greek ἀναίδεια (anaideia) meaning "shamelessness", derived from ἀν- (an-) "without" (alternative form of the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) used before a vowel) combined with αἰδώς (aidos) "shame, decency, regard for others, respect, reverence"... [more]
Ananke Ἀνάγκη f Greek Mythology
Meaning "force, constraint, necessity." Ananke was the personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle. She marks the beginning of the cosmos, along with Chronos.