Greek Mythology Submitted Names

These names occur in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece.
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Cedalion m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κηδαλίων (Kedalion), of which the meaning is not entirely certain. It could have been derived from Greek κηδαλιζω (kedalizô) meaning "purifying, cleansing"... [more]
Céladon m Literature, Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Celadon. This was the name of a character in the French pastoral novel 'L'Astrée' by Honoré d'Urfé, published between 1607 and 1627.
Celadon Κελάδων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κελάδων (Keladôn), derived from κέλαδος (kelados) which meant "a noise as of rushing waters; loud noise, din, clamour". This was the name of a stream in Elis.
Celaeno Κελαινώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kelaino.
Celeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κελεός (Keleos), which is derived from Greek κελεύω (keleuō) which can mean "to command, to order" as well as "to urge (on), to drive on". In Greek mythology, Celeus was the king of Eleusis.
Celeustanor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Keleustanor. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of Heracles, whom he had with Iphis, the daughter of king Thespius of Thespiae in Boeotia.
Celusa f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Celusa ( Kelousê from kêloô ‘to have an abnormal delivery’) was a naiad or an oread who personified over Mount Celusa or Celossa in Phliasia... [more]
Céos m Greek Mythology (Portuguese-style), Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
Portuguese and French form of Coeus (see Koios).
Cephiro m Greek Mythology
Latinized version of "Céfiro," Spanish version of Zephyr.
Cephiso f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κηφισώ (Kephiso), which is the feminine form of Kephisos.... [more]
Cephisus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kephisos. This is the name of an ancient Greek river god.
Cerceis Κερκηίς, Κερκηίδα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "of the weaving shuttle", derived from Greek κερκίς (kerkis) meaning "weaving shuttle, taper rod". This was the name of one of the Oceanids in Greek mythology, described as being lovely of form.
Cerdo f Greek Mythology
Means "profit, gain" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Cerdo was the nymph-wife of King Phoroneus of Argos and mother of Apis and Niobe.
Ceto Κητώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Κητώ (Kētō), which meant "sea-monster" (supposedly the source of the word κῆτος (kētos) "any sea-monster or huge fish; sometimes the whale, but often the tunny-fish")... [more]
Ceyx m Greek Mythology (Rare)
Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Ceyx was the husband of Alcyone. After he was killed in a shipwreck, his wife threw herself into the water, but the gods saved her and turned them both into kingfishers.
Chaeron m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chairon. This name was borne by Chaeron of Pellene, a wrestler and tyrant from Pellene who lived in the 4th century BC.
Chairon Χαίρων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice".
Chalciope Χαλκιόπη f Greek Mythology
From Greek xαλκιόπη meaning "bronze-face". This was the name of several women in Greek Mythology. In modern times this is the name of a genus of moths.
Chalcodon Χαλκώδων m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "like bronze".
Chalcomedusa f Greek Mythology
Mother of Laertes. Her name, chalcos ("copper") and medousa ("guardian" or "protectress"), identifies her as the protector of Bronze Age metal-working technology.
Chaldene Χαλδηνή f Astronomy, Greek Mythology
One of Jupiter's moons, named for a character in Greek mythology whose name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene, Calchedonia, or Chalcea.
Chamyne Χαμύνη f Greek Mythology
An epithet of Demeter 1, derived from Greek χαμαι (chamai) meaning "on the ground; to the earth".
Chaos m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).
Chariclo Χαρικλώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chariklo. It is the name of two nymphs in Greek mythology.
Chariklo Χαρικλώ f Greek Mythology
Possibly means "graceful spinner" from Greek χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" and κλώθω (klotho) meaning "to spin, to twist by spinning"... [more]
Charmidas Χαρμίδας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Charmides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Charmos Χάρμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either the Greek noun χάρμα (charma) meaning "joy, delight" or the related Greek noun χάρμη (charme) meaning "joy of battle, eagerness for combat".
Charmus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charmos. A known bearer of this name was the Athenian polemarch Charmus of Kolyttus (6th century BC).
Charybdis Χάρυβδις f Greek Mythology
The name of a sea monster believed to live under a small rock on one side of a narrow channel. Opposite her was Scylla, another sea monster, that lived inside a much larger rock... [more]
Cheiron Χείρων m Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of Chiron.
Chelidon Χελιδών f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun χελιδών (chelidon) meaning "swallow" (as in, the bird).... [more]
Chelone Χελώνη f Greek Mythology
Chelone was a nymph or a mortal woman who was changed into a tortoise by the gods. She was transformed by Hermes for refusing to attend the wedding of Hera and Zeus.... [more]
Chimera Χίμαιρα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from the Ancient Greek word Χίμαιρα meaning "she-goat". In Greek Mythology, this was the name of a legendary fire-breathing beast which consisted of three animals merged into one, usually depicted as a lion with a goat's head on its back and a tail capped with a snake's head, and is the enemy of the hero Bellerophon.
Chiron Χειρων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek kheir meaning "hand" (also "skilled with the hands", related to kheirourgos "surgeon"). In Greek mythology he was the eldest and wisest of the centaurs, who educated and trained many of the great heroes... [more]
Chromia Χρωμία f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Chromia was the daughter of Itonus, son of Amphictyon, himself son of Deucalion... [more]
Chromion m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Chromios, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). In Greek mythology, Chromion was an Achaean who was killed by Eurypylus during the Trojan War.
Chromios Χρόμιος m Greek Mythology
Most likely derived from Greek χρῶμα (chroma) meaning "colour", which is a word that originally referred to the colour of one's skin (i.e. complexion). Another possibility for the meaning of this name is a derivation from the Greek noun χρόμη (chrome) meaning "neigh, neighing" (as in, the cry of a horse).
Chromius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chromios. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a son of king Priam.
Chronos Χρόνος m Greek Mythology
Means "time" in Greek. In Greek mythology the god Chronos was the personification of time.... [more]
Chrysanthis Χρυσανθίς f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Chrysanthos. ... [more]
Chrysaor Χρυσάωρ, Χρυσάορος m Greek Mythology
Meaning "he who has a golden sword" from Greek χρυσός, "golden" and ἄορ, "sword". In Greek mythology Chrysaor was the brother of Pegasus who sprung from the severed neck of Medusa.
Chryse Χρυσῆ f Greek Mythology
Means "golden."
Chrysippe m Greek Mythology (Gallicized), History (Gallicized)
French form of Chrysippos via its latinized form Chrysippus.
Chrysippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chrysippos. In history, this name was most notably borne by Chrysippus of Soli, a Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a divine hero with a very tragic story.
Chrysopeleia Χρυσοπέλεια f Greek Mythology
Means "golden dove", from Greek χρυσός (chrysos) meaning "gold" and πελεία (peleia) meaning "dove", which is a common name element associated with female seers... [more]
Chrysopelia Χρυσοπέλεια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Chrysopeleia.
Chrysosandalaimopotichthonia Χρυσοσανδαλαιμοποτιχθονία f Greek Mythology
Epithet of Hecate meaning "(goddess) of the lower world wearing golden sandals and drinking blood", from Greek χρυσός (chrysos) "gold", σάνδαλον (sandalon) "sandal", αἷμα (haima) "blood", ποτόν (poton) "that which one drinks" and χθόνιος (chthonios) "in the earth".
Chrysothemis Χρυσόθεμις f & m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun χρυσός (chrysos) meaning "gold" combined with the Greek noun θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see Themis).... [more]
Chrysus m Greek Mythology
Chrysus (Khrysos; meaning "gold") in Greek mythology is a minor god and the personification of gold.
Chthonophyle Χθονοφύλη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek χθών (chthon) meaning "ground, earth, soil" (genitive χθονός) and φυλή (phyle) meaning "tribe, race". This was the name of a princess of Sicyon in Greek mythology.
Cinaedion Κιναίδιον f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κιναιδιον (Kinaidion), which meant "(Eurasian) Wryneck", a type of small grey-brown woodpecker (traditionally associated with passionate and restless love as well as witchcraft, i.e., used by witches in a charm to recover unfaithful lovers)... [more]
Cinyras Κινύρας m Greek Mythology
Means "lyre" in Ancient Greek from the word kinýra. ... [more]
Cisseus Κισσεὺς m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from the Greek verb κισσόω (kissoô) meaning "to wreathe with ivy", from κισσός (kissos) "ivy". It is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Cisus Κεῖσος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κεῖσος (Keisos). This was the name of a legendary king of Argos, a son of Temenus.
Cleio Κλειώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Kleio, because its proper (and most common) latinized form is Clio.
Cleite Κλείτη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Greek Κλείτη (Kleite) - because its proper latinized form is Clite - which means "renowned, famous" from Greek κλειτός (kleitos); also compare the masculine equivalent Kleitos... [more]
Cleoboea Κλεόβοια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλεόβοια (Kleoboia), in which the first element is κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory". The second element, which is also found in Euboea, Meliboea and Periboea, is possibly derived from the Greek verb βοάω (boao) meaning "to shout, to proclaim" (also "to roar" and "to howl" when used of the wind)... [more]
Cleocharia Κλεοχαρεία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλεοχαρεία (Kleochareia), derived from κλέος (kleos) "glory" and χάρις (charis) "grace, kindness"... [more]
Cleodora f Greek Mythology (Latinized), American (South, Archaic)
Latinized form of Kleodora. In Greek mythology, Cleodora was a nymph of Mount Parnassos in Phokis. She was one of the prophetic Thriai, nymphs who divined the future by throwing stones or pebbles... [more]
Cleodoxa Κλεοδόξα f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κλεοδόξα (Kleodoxa), derived from the elements κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory" and δοξα (doxa) "notion, reputation, honour".
Cleola f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Latinized form of Kleola. In Greek mythology, Cleola is the name of a daughter of Dias, son of Pelops... [more]
Cleolaus Κλεόλαος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλεόλαος (Kleolaos), which was derived from the Greek elements κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and λαός (laos) meaning "people"... [more]
Cleona f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology, English (Rare)
Originally a Latinization of Kleone, this name is sometimes understood as a feminine form of Cleon in the English-speaking world.... [more]
Cleostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kleostratos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek astronomer from the 5th century BC.
Cleta Κλήτα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
In Greek mythology, Cleta was one of the Charites or Graces.
Climene f Greek Mythology
Italian form of Clymene.
Clonie Κλονίη f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Clonie was the 'fair as a goddess' Amazon. She came with their queen, Penthesilia to the Trojan War.
Clymene Κλυμένη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλυμένη (Klymene) meaning "famous" or "infamous" from κλύμενος (klymenos), a derivative of κλυτός (klytos) "famous, noble"... [more]
Clymenus m Greek Mythology
A character in Greek Mythology. (used 10 times)
Clytie f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare), American (South)
Latinized form of Klytië. It was used by British author Joseph Hatton for the heroine of his novel Clytie (1874), and borne by Australian opera singer Clytie Hine (1887-1983); it was also the birth name of Australian ceramic artist Klytie Pate (1912-2010)... [more]
Clytippe f Greek Mythology
One of the many daughters of Thespius and Megamede. She consorted with Heracles and gave birth to a son Eurycapys.
Clytodora Κλυτοδώρα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κλυτος (klytos) meaning "famous, noble" and δωρον (doron) meaning "gift". It is the name of two characters in Greek mythology.
Codrus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κόδρος (Kodros), which is probably derived from Greek κυδρός (kudros) or (kydros) meaning "glorious, renowned, illustrious". In Greek mythology, Codrus was the name of a king of Athens.
Coeranus Κοίρανος m Greek Mythology
Means "ruler, commander" in Greek.
Comaetho Κομαιθώ f Greek Mythology
Means "bright haired" in Greek.
Comus Κομος m Greek Mythology
Greek god of revelry, merrymaking, festivity, nocturnal dalliances... [more]
Copreus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κοπρεύς (Kopreus), which is derived from Greek κόπρειος (kopreios) meaning "full of dung, filthy". In turn, it is ultimately derived from Greek κόπρος (kopros) meaning "excrement, dung"... [more]
Coria f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κοριη (Koriê), an epithet of the goddess Athena which was derived from κορη (korê) "maiden" (compare Korë, Corinna).
Coroebus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Koroibos. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Coroebus of Elis, who won the stadion race at the 1st Olympiad in 776 BC.
Coronus Κόρωνος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinised form of Koronos.
Corymbus Κορυμβος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Κορυμβος (Korymbos) meaning "(a bunch of) ivy berries". He was the Greek demigod of the fruit of the ivy.
Coryphe Κορυφή f Greek Mythology
Probably taken directly from the Ancient Greek word κορυφή (koryphe) meaning "top of the head, crown; top, apex; mountain peak", or figuratively "excellence". This was the name of one of the Oceanids in Greek mythology... [more]
Cranaë f Greek Mythology
Means "stony" in Greek. It is the name of an island off the coast of Gytheio, where Paris of Troy and Helen spent their first night together in Greek mythology.
Cranaechme Κραναίχμη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "rocky point" from Greek κραναός (kranaos) "rocky, rugged" and αἰχμή (aichme) "point of a spear". In Greek mythology Cranaechme was a daughter of King Cranaus... [more]
Cranaus Κραναός m Greek Mythology
Means "rocky, rugged" in Greek. In Greek mythology, he was the second king of Athens.
Creon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Kreon. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a ruler of Thebes.
Cresphontes Κρεσφόντης m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κρείσσων (kreisson) meaning "superior, better" and φόνος (phonos) meaning "murder, slaughter". This was the name of a great-great-grandson of Herakles in Greek mythology, a king of Messene.
Crete Κρήτη f Greek Mythology
A mythological name of unknown meaning, possibly deriving from the Luvian *kursatta, meaning "island of silver" or "island of cutting." The name of several characters from Greek mythology including a daughter of Hesperus, the mother of Pasiphae, the wife of Minos, and a granddaughter of Deucalion.... [more]
Crethon m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Crethon was an Achaean warrior, from Pharae in Messenia, who participated in the Trojan War.
Creusa Κρέουσα f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian (Rare)
Latinized form of Greek Κρέουσα (Kreousa) meaning "princess", from κρέων (kreon) "king, royal" (compare Kreon). This was the name of the first wife of Aeneas, who was killed in the sack of Troy and then appeared to her husband as a ghost, encouraging him to move on without her and seek a new city.
Criasus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kriasos. In Greek mythology, Criasus is the name of a king of Argos.
Crino Κρινώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Krino. This is the name of two characters in Greek mythology.
Crocus Κρόκος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek κρόκος (krokos) "crocus". In Greek mythology, Crocus was a mortal youth who was changed by the gods into a saffron flower.
Ctesius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ktesios. This is the name of two characters in Greek mythology, one of them being one of the suitors of Odysseus' wife Penelope.
Ctesylla Κτήσυλλα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κτήσυλλα (Ktesylla), derived from Greek κτῆσις (ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι (ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [more]
Ctimene Κτιμένη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ktimene. In Greek mythology, Ctimene was the younger sister of Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca.
Cyane Κυανη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυανη (Kyane) which was derived from κυανος (kyanos) "cyan, azure-blue" (compare Cyan). In Greek myth she was the Naiad nymph of a spring in the Sicilian town of Syracuse, who dissolved away into the spring from grief after witnessing Hades' abduction of her playmate Persephone.
Cyanea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek κυάνεος (kyaneos) meaning "dark blue" (also compare Cyane). This name belonged to the Naiad-nymph of the town of Miletos in Karia (Caria), south-western Anatolia... [more]
Cydippe f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kydippe. This is the name of several characters from Greek mythology, one of which is a Nereid.
Cydon Κύδων m Greek Mythology
Derived from κυδώνι (kydóni) meaning "quince".
Cyllene Κυλλήνη f Greek Mythology
Alternate English form of Kyllene.
Cymopolea Κυμοπόλεια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυμοπόλεια (Kymopoleia) meaning "wave walker", derived from κῦμα (kyma) "wave, billow" and the verb πολέω (poleô) "to go about, range over"... [more]
Cynosura Κυνοσουρα f Astronomy, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυνόσουρα (Kynosoura) which meant "dog's tail", a derivative of κύων (kyôn) "dog" (genitive κυνός (kynos)) and οὐρά (oura) "tail"... [more]
Cyparissus Κυπάρισσος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kyparissos. In Greek mythology, he was a boy beloved by Apollo.
Cypselus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kypselos. This was the name of a tyrant of Corinth from the 7th century BC.
Daeira Δάειρα, Δαείρας, Δαῖρα f Greek Mythology
Means "knowing one", from Greek ἐδάην (edaen) (via the unattested present form *dao) meaning "to learn, know, teach". This was the name of an Oceanid in Greek mythology, associated with the Eleusinian mysteries... [more]
Daephron Δαΐφρων m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek δαΐφρων (daiphron), meaning both "warlike, fiery" and "wise, prudent", the former derived from δάϊς (dais) meaning "battle" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions", the latter from ἐδάην (edaen) meaning "to learn, teach, know" and φρήν (phren)... [more]
Daesenor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Daisenor. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Daimon m Greek Mythology, English (American)
As a modern English name, this is used as a variant of Damon.
Daiphron Δαίφρων m Greek Mythology
The meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It could be derived from the Greek verb δαίω (daio) meaning "to divide" or from the related Greek verb δαίζω (daizo) meaning "to cleave (asunder)"... [more]
Daira Δαιρα f Greek Mythology, Spanish (Latin American)
The name of an Okeanid Nymph of the town in Eleusis in Attika, Greece. It is derived from the element δαο (dao), meaning "the knowing one, teacher".
Daisenor Δαισήνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is uncertain, as there are several possible etymologies for it. It could be derived from the Greek noun δάϊς (dais) meaning "war, battle", but it could also be derived from the Greek noun δαΐς (dais) meaning "torch" as well as "pinewood"... [more]
Damasen Δαμασην m Greek Mythology
Means "tamer, subduer", derived from Greek damazô (or damasô) "to subdue" (compare Damian, Damon). This was the name of a giant hero in Lydian myth whom the Greeks may have identified with Herakles... [more]
Damasichthon Δαμασίχθων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δαμασίχθων (damasichthon) meaning "earth-subduer", which consists of δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, overpower, kill" (see Damasos) and χθών (chthon) meaning "ground, soil" as well as "earth, world".... [more]
Damasippos Δαμάσιππος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δαμάσιππος (damasippos) meaning "horse-taming", which consists of the Greek verb δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, overpower, kill" (see Damasos) and the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Damasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Damasippos. A known bearer of this name was the Roman commander Lucius Junius Brutus Damasippus (1st century BC).
Damastor Δαμάστωρ m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "tamer".
Damater Δαμάτηρ f Greek Mythology
Doric Greek form of Demeter 1.
Damia Δαμια f Greek Mythology
The name of the Hora of the fertile earth, and alternatively a title of the goddess Demeter (while her daughter, Persephone, was occasionally afforded the title Auxesia)... [more]
Damno Δαμνὼ f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Damno was an Egyptian princess.
Damos Δειμος m Greek Mythology
Variant of Deimos.
Danais Δαναις f Greek Mythology
The name of a naiad of a well or fountain in the region of Pisa in Elis, Greece. Her name is ultimately derived from δαναίος (danaios) meaning "long lived".
Danaos Δαναός m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Danaë.
Danaus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Danaos. In Greek mythology, Danaus was the twin brother of Aegyptus and son of Achiroe and Belus.
Daortho Δαορθώ f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Daortho is the daughter of Illyrios.
Daphnis Δάφνις m Greek Mythology
From Greek δάφνη, meaning "laurel tree". In Greek mythology, Daphnis was the son of Hermes and an unnamed nymph. His mother left him under a laurel tree, where he was found by a shepherd and named after the tree... [more]
Darrhon m Greek Mythology
Darrhon or Darron was a Paeonian god of healing, whose cult was adopted by the ancient Macedonians, as mentioned by Hesychius as a Macedonian Daemon and attested hapax in one inscription of Pella c. 200 – 150 BC.... [more]
Dascylus Δάσκυλος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "teacher, instructor".
Dassaro Δασσαρώ f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Dassaro is the daughter of Illyrios.
Daulis Δαυλίς f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, possibly derived from Greek δαῦλος (daulos) meaning "bushy, leafy, dense", "forest, thicket", and figuratively "intricate, inscrutable", or from the related δαλός (dalos) meaning "firebrand, torch"... [more]
Daunus Δαῦνος m Greek Mythology
The name of at least three different figures in Greek mythology.
Deïanira Δηϊάνειρα f Greek Mythology
Variant of Deianira.
Deidamia Δηιδάμεια f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Theatre
From Greek Δηιδάμεια (Deidameia), possibly derived from δηιόω (dêioô) "to destroy" (cf. Deianira) and δαμάζειν (damazein) "to tame"... [more]
Deilochos Δηίλοχος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Epic Greek adjective δήϊος (deios) meaning "hostile, destructive" as well as "unhappy, wretched". It is related to the Greek verb δηϊόω (deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see Deianeira).... [more]
Deilochus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deilochos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of two separate characters who were both slain by Tydeus during the War of the Seven against Thebes.
Deimachus Δηΐμαχος m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Δηΐμαχος (Deimachos), derived from δηιόω (deioo) meaning "to slay" (compare Deilochos) and μάχη (mache) meaning "battle"... [more]
Deino Δεινώ f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) meaning "fearful, terrible, dread, dire" or δίνη (dine) meaning "whirlpool, eddy". This was the name of several characters in Greek myth.
Deioneus Δηιονεύς m Greek Mythology
Said to mean "ravager" from Greek δηιόω (dêioô) "to cut down, slay; to waste or ravage a country" (compare the first element in Deianeira). This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Deiphobe Δηϊφοβη f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Feminine form of Deiphobos. In Greek and Roman mythology, Deiphobe was a daughter of the seer Glaukos, an oracle of Apollo at Cumae in Italy, and later became known as the Cumaean Sybil... [more]
Deiphobos Δηίφοβος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δήϊος (deios) meaning "hostile, destructive; burning" as well as "unhappy, wretched", related to δηϊόω (deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see Deianeira), and φόβος (phobos) meaning "fear, terror, panic; awe, reverence" as well as "flight, retreat".
Deiphobus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deiphobos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the sons of king Priam of Troy.
Deiphontes Δηϊφόντης m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek δάϊος (daios) meaning "hostile, destructive, burning" and the suffix φόντης (phontes) meaning "slayer of" (see φόνος (phonos) "murder, slaughter")... [more]
Deipyle Δηιπύλη f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, perhaps derived from δηιόω (dêioô) meaning "to destroy" and πῠ́λη (pule) meaning "gate, door".
Deisenor Δεισήνωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δεισήνωρ (deisenor) meaning "fearing man", which consists of the Greek verb δείδω (deido) meaning "to fear, to dread" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Deityche Δηιτύχη f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, perhaps derived from δηιόω (dêioô) meaning "to destroy" and τῠ́χη (túkhē) meaning "an act of god, fate, fortune".
Dejanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Polish, Portuguese
Variant transcription of Deianira. This was the form used for the main belt asteroid 157 Dejanira (discovered in 1875 by French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly).
Delos m Greek Mythology, Literature, Mythology, English
In Greek myth, a Lydian ship was sailing for the island of Delos. When the crew captures Dionysus, he finds himself sailing toward the island.... [more]
Delphos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek word adelphos, meaning "brother". In Greek mythology this was the name of a man whom the name of the Greek city is derived from. It can also be interpreted as the Greek masculine form of Delphine.
Demaratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Demaratos. This name was borne by a king of Sparta, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Democoön m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demokoon. In Greek mythology, this is the name of an illegitimate son of king Priam of Troy, who was killed by Odysseus during the Trojan War.
Demodice Δημοδίκη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δημοδίκη (Demodike), a Greek name derived from the elements δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, custom, order"... [more]
Demodocus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demodokos. A notable bearer of this name was the ancient Greek poet Demodocus of Leros (6th century BC).... [more]
Demodokos Δημόδοκος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun δόκος (dokos) meaning "opinion, belief". Also compare the related Greek verb δοκέω (dokeo) meaning "to expect" as well as "to think, to imagine, to suppose" (see Eudocia).
Demokoon Δημοκόων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with κοῶ (koo), which is a contracted form of the Greek verb κοέω (koeo) meaning "to know, to be aware" as well as "to mark, to perceive, to hear"... [more]
Demoleon m Greek Mythology
Means "lion of the people", derived from Greek δημος (demos) "the people" combined with Greek λεων (leon) "lion". In Greek mythology, Demoleon is the name of a centaur.
Demoleus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Demoleus was an Achaean warrior who participated in the Trojan War. During the siege of Troy, Demoleus was slain by the hero Aeneas.
Demonassa Δημωνάσσα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Demonax. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of whom was a princess.
Demonice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demonike. In Greek mythology, this is the name of two characters, one of which is an Aetolian princess.
Demonike Δημονίκη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Demonikos.
Demoptolemos Δημοπτόλεμος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δῆμος (demos) meaning "the people" and Epic Greek πτόλεμος (ptolemos) meaning "war" (see polemos).
Demoptolemus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Demoptolemos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Despoine Δεσποινη f Greek Mythology
Means “lady, queen, mistress (of a household)” in Greek, derived from Proto-Indo-European *dems-pota- (“house-powerful”). This was an epithet or title of the Greek goddesses Persephone, Artemis and Hekate, and the common name of a Greek fertility goddess who was worshipped alongside her mother Demeter in an Arcadian mystery-cult; her true name was revealed only to the initiates... [more]
Deucalion Δευκαλίων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
In Greek legend he was the son of Prometheus and Pronoia.... [more]
Dexamene Δεξαμένη f Greek Mythology
Means "reservoir, tank, receptacle" or "one who receives, one who is receptive", derived from Greek δέχομαι (dekhomai) meaning "to receive, accept". This is the name of one of the Nereids.
Dexamenus Δεξάμενος m Greek Mythology
Means "hospitable" in Greek. It is the name of three characters in Greek mythology.
Dexios Δέξιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δέξις (dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [more]
Dexithea Δεξιθέα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Dexitheos. In Greek mythology, Dexithea was one of the Telchines.
Dexius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexios. In Greek mythology, Dexius was the father of the Achaean Iphinous.
Dia f Greek Mythology
Means "heavenly, divine" in Greek. The name of multiple characters in Greek Mythology.
Dice f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
Latinized form of Dike. It was occasionally used as a given name in the English-speaking world of the 1800s.
Dictynna Δικτυννα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δίκτυννα (Diktynna) which was associated with Greek δίκτυα (diktya) "hunting nets". This was an epithet of the Cretan goddess Britomartis, allegedly given for the fishermen's nets into which she leaped from Mount Dikte on Crete... [more]
Dictys Δικτυς m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Δίκτυς (Diktys) meaning "of the nets", from δίκτυον (diktyon) "fishing-net". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, notably the fisherman of the island Seriphos who "with his net drew to land the chest in which were enclosed Perseus and his mother Danaë".
Diogeneia Διογενεια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Diogenes.
Diomedeia Διομήδεια f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Diomedes.
Diona f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Albanian
Latinization of Dione 1 as well as the Albanian form of the name.
Diopatra f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diopatre. This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology.
Diopatre Διοπατρη f Greek Mythology
The name of a naiad of a spring of the river Sperkheios on Mount Othrys in Malis (northern Greece). She was loved by the god Poseidon, who transformed her sisters into poplar-trees in order to seduce her unhindered... [more]
Diope Διόπη f Greek Mythology
Diope was the daughter of Triptolemos. The name itself derives from Διος (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and ωψ (ops) "face, eye".
Dirce Δίρκη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Latinized form of Greek Δίρκη (Dirkê), which is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek δι- (di-) "two, twofold, in two" and ῥήγνυμι (rhêgnumi) "to break asunder, rend, shatter"... [more]
Dius Δῖος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Δῖος (dios) meaning "divine".
Dodone Δωδώνη f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Dodone was said to be one of the Oceanid nymphs (the daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys), after whom the ancient city of Dodona was named. The 6th century AD grammarian Stephanus of Byzantium (s.v. Δωδὠνη), writes that according to Thrasyboulos (FHG II 464, a), as reported by Epaphroditus (fr... [more]
Dolion Δολίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δόλιος (dolios) meaning "crafty, deceitful, treacherous", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολιόω (dolioo) meaning "to lure, to deceive, to use deceit"... [more]
Dolios Δόλιος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δόλιος (dolios) meaning "crafty, deceitful, treacherous", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολιόω (dolioo) meaning "to lure, to deceive, to use deceit"... [more]
Dolius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dolios. In Greek mythology, Dolius is one of Penelope's slaves.
Dolon Δόλων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δόλος (dolos), which literally means "bait" and has a figurative meaning of "deceit, guile, treachery, trickery". For more information, please see Dolos... [more]
Dolopion Δολοπίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb δολοπεύω (dolopeuo) meaning "to plot", which itself is closely related to the Greek verb δολόω (doloo) meaning "to beguile, to ensnare" as well as "to corrupt, to adulterate"... [more]
Dolos Δόλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δόλος (dolos), which literally means "bait" and has a figurative meaning of "deceit, guile, treachery, trickery". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολόω (doloo) meaning "to beguile, to ensnare" as well as "to corrupt, to adulterate"... [more]
Dolus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dolos. In Greek mythology, Dolus is the spirit of trickery and guile.
Donakis f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Donakis was one of the seven Hesperides and sister of Aiopis, Antheia, Kalypso, Mermesa, Nelisa and Tara.
Doryclus Δόρυκλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from δόρῠ (doru) meaning "wood, tree" and κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Dotis m & f Greek Mythology
Dotis (male), son of Asterius and Amphictyone (herself daughter of Phthius)... [more]
Drosera f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δρόσος (drosos) meaning "dew, dewdrops". This was the name of a naiad in Greek myth.
Dryas Δρύας m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "oak".
Dryope Δρυόπη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δρῦς (drys) meaning "tree, oak" combined with Greek οψ (ops) "voice" or Greek ωψ (ops) "face, eye". This name was borne by at least five characters in Greek mythology, the best known being the daughter of king Dryops of Oeta, who was turned into a black poplar tree by the god Apollo.
Dryops Δρύοψ m Greek Mythology
This name is either derived from Greek δρύοψ (dryops) meaning "woodpecker", or it is a masculine form of Dryope. This name was borne by two characters in Greek mythology: one was king Dryops of Oeta, the other was a son of king Priam of Troy.
Dynamene Δυναμένη f Greek Mythology, Theatre
Means "she who can" or "the capable one" from Greek δυναμένη (dynamenê), a participle of the verb δύναμαι (dynamai) "to be able, to have power, be strong enough". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids... [more]
Dyrrhachius ΔΥΡΡΑΧΙΟΣ m Greek Mythology
A son of Poseidon and Melissa, from whom the town of Dyrrachium derived its name; for formerly it was called Epidamnus, after the father of Melissa. (Paus. vi. 10, in fin.; Steph. Byz. s. v. Durrachion.)
Dysis Δυσις f Greek Mythology
Means "sunset" in Greek. She was the eleventh of the twelve Horae, goddesses of the hours, who presided over the hour of sunset.
Dysnomia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek dys "bad, wrong, difficult" and Greek nomos "custom, tradition, moral law". In Greek mythology, Dysnomia is the personification of lawlessness.
Éaque m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Aiakos via its latinized form Aeacus.
Echephron Ἐχέφρων m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἔχω (echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". 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]
Echion Ἐχίων m Greek Mythology
This name is either derived from Greek ἔχις (echis) meaning "viper" or from Greek ἔχω (echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". Echion is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a suitor of Penelope.
Echione f Greek Mythology
Possibly a feminine form of Echion. In the Fabulae attributed to Hyginus, this name is listed as belonging to a female hound of Actaeon (who was killed by his own hounds after the goddess Diana changed him into a stag).
Edonus Ἠδωνός m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Edonus was the ancestor of the Edonians in Thrace and Thracian Macedonia. He was the son of Ares (god of war) and Calliope (muse of epic poetry).
Eido f Greek Mythology, Theatre
Meaning 'beauty'.... [more]
Eidothea Ειδοθεα f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph desired by Poseidon. The name is derived from the suffix element ειδο (eido-), perhaps meaning "knowing" or "shapely", and the element θεα (thea) meaning "goddess".
Eidyia Ειδυια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek εἶδος (eidos) meaning "to see" or "to know". In Greek mythology she was the mother of the sorceress Medea, and may have personified 'the magical power of the eye, which in Greek superstition was the source of the witch's supernatural power - strengthened by the beams of the ancestral sun.'
Eione Ἠιόνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἠϊών (eion) meaning "shore, beach, sea-bank". This was the name of one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Ekecheiria Ἐκεχειρία f Greek Mythology
From Ancient Greek ἐκεχειρία (ekekheiria) "truce, armistice". In Greek mythology, this was the name of the personification of truce, armistice, and cessation of hostilities. She was honoured during the ancient Olympic Games, when an armistice was called between city states for the duration of the games.
Ekekheiria Εκεχειρια f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Ekecheiria.
Elaphiaia Ἐλαφιαῖα f Greek Mythology
Alteration of Alpheiaia, influenced by Greek ἔλαφος (elaphos) "deer". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, under which she was worshipped in Elis.
Electryone ΗΛΕΚΤΡΥΩΝΗ f Greek Mythology
Meaning "rooster" or "amber". The Doric form of Electryone, Alectrona, is the feminine genitive of Αλεκτορ, Alektor, the Greek word for 'rooster', while Electryone itself is more similar to Ἠλέκτρα, Elektra, meaning 'amber'... [more]
Eleos Ἔλεος f Greek Mythology
From Greek ἔλεος (eleos) meaning "mercy, pity, compassion". In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity, mercy, clemency and compassion. Her opposite was Anaideia, the goddess of ruthlessness.
Elephenor Ἐλεφήνωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἐλέφας (elephas) meaning "elephant" as well as "ivory" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man". As such, the meaning of this name is either "elephant of a man" or "man made of ivory", both of which imply a man who is very strong, sturdy and possibly gigantic.... [more]
Elete Ηλετη f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Horai, goddesses associated with the hours of a day and the months of a year. The name is of unknown etymology but could be related to the word αλετος (aletos) meaning "grinding" or alternatively λιτη (lite) meaning "prayer".
Eleuther Ἐλευθήρ m Greek Mythology
From Greek ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) meaning "free". In Greek mythology Eleuther was the son of the god Apollo and Aithusa or Aethusa... [more]
Elisio m Italian, Greek Mythology (Italianized)
Variant of Eliseo and Italian form of Elysium.
Elius f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
From Greek and Roman Mythology.... [more]
Elpenor Ἐλπήνωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἐλπίς (elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" (see Elpis) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Emathion Ἠμαθίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Homeric Greek adjective ἠμαθόεις (emathoeis) meaning "sandy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἄμαθος (amathos) meaning "sand, dust, sandy soil"... [more]
Empusa Ἔμπουσα f Greek Mythology
Probably pre-Greek in origin, though folk etymology derives it from ἕν (hén) "one" and‎ πούς (pous) "foot". This was the name of a shape-shifting spectre and companion of Hecate in Greek mythology, said to have a single leg made of either copper or a donkey’s leg.
Enarete Ἐναρέτη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐνάρετος (enaretos) meaning "virtuous, productive", literally "in virtue" from the preposition ἐν (en) "in" and‎ ἀρετή (arete) "virtue"... [more]
Enceladus Ἐγκέλαδος m Greek Mythology
A giant in Greek Mythology. Offspring of Gaia and Uranus. This is also the name of one of Saturn’s moons.
Endeïs Ενδηίς f Greek Mythology
Dialectal form of Engaios (Ἐγγαῖος) meaning "in the Earth".
Enodia Ἐνοδία, Ἐννοδία f Greek Mythology
Means "on the road" or "the one in the streets", derived from Greek ἐν (en) meaning "in, on, at" and ὁδός (hodos) meaning "road, way, journey"... [more]
Entella Εντέλλα f Greek Mythology
Enyalius Ενυαλιος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "warlike" in Greek. Enyalius was a minor god of war and the son of the war god and goddess Ares and Enyo.
Eolus m Greek Mythology
Hercules had a best friend of which went by the name of Eolus.
Eone Ἠώνη f Greek Mythology, American (South, Archaic), English (Australian, Archaic)
In Greek mythology, Eone was a Thespian princess as one of the fifty daughters of King Thespius.
Eosphoros Ἠωσφόρος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἠώς (eos) "dawn" (see also Eos) combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Ephesia Ἐφεσία f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Ephesius. Also see the Italian form Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephialtes Ἐφιάλτης m Greek Mythology
Means "nightmare" in Greek; said to literally mean "he who jumps upon" due to its association with the verb ἐφάλλομαι (ephallomai) "to jump at, to throw oneself onto somebody" (itself from ἐπι- (epi-) "on, upon" and ἅλλομαι (hallomai) "to leap, to jump"), but possibly related to ἠπίαλος (epialos) meaning "ague, fever"... [more]
Ephyra Εφυρα f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph of the town of Ephyraia (Corinth) on the Isthmos. The name is either taken from that place or means "fiery", from the element φυρα (phyra).
Epicaste Ἐπικάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Possibly derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "on, upon, over" and κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κέκαστο (kekasto))... [more]
Epicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epikles. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens from the 2nd century BC.
Epione Ἠπιόνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἤπιος (epios) meaning "soothing". In Greek mythology this was the name of a goddess of healing. She was the wife of the medicine god Asklepios.
Epiphron Ἐπίφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπίφρων (epiphron) meaning "thoughtful". It consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with 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]
Epipole f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Epipole was a daughter of Trachion, of Carystus in Euboea. In the disguise of a man she went with the Greeks against Troy. When Palamedes discovered her sex, she was stoned to death by the Greek army.
Epistrophos Ἐπίστροφος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek στρόφος (strophos) meaning "twisted band, twisted cord" as well as "rope". The latter element is etymologically related to the Greek verb στροφάω (strophao) meaning "to turn hither and thither" as well as "to rotate, to twist"... [more]
Epistrophus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epistrophos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Erasinos Ερασινος m Greek Mythology
The name of a River-God of Arkadia and Argos in the Peloponnesos, southern Greece. His name is taken from his river, the river Erasinus, of unknown etymology.