Greek Mythology Submitted Names

These names occur in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece.
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Iambe Ἰάμβη f Greek Mythology
The name of the Greek goddess of humor and poetry.
Ianassa Ἰάνασσα f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἰά (ia) meaning "shout, clamour; sound, roar" and νάσσα (nassa), the aorist form of ναίω (naio) meaning "to dwell in" or "to make habitable"... [more]
Iasion m Greek Mythology
The name of a minor mythological figure, occasionally depicted as the springtime consort of Demeter. The meaning of the name Iasion is unknown, but it has occasionally been suggested to mean "bindweed".
Iasis ῎Ιασις f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἴασις (iasis) meaning "cure, remedy, healing", from the verb ἰάομαι (iaomai) "to heal" (the source also of Jason)... [more]
Iaso Ἰασώ, Ἰησώ f Greek Mythology
A minor goddess of healing, remedies, and recuperating from ailments, one of the daughters and attendants of Asklepios. Her name comes from the word ίασης (iasis), meaning "cure, remedy, healing".
Ícaro m Greek Mythology, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Rare)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Ikaros (see Icarus).
Icelos Ἴκελος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Ikelos, because its proper latinized form is Icelus.
Idaea Ἰδαία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Idaia.
Idaia Ἰδαία f Greek Mythology
Means "of Mount Ida, Idaean" in Greek (see Ida). Also see the masculine form Idaios. In Greek mythology this was the name of several characters, including a minor nymph.
Idaja f Greek Mythology (Polonized)
Polish form of Idaea, not generally used as a given name.
Idas m Greek Mythology
In The Iliad, Idas kidnapped Marpessa, who was loved by Zeus. When Zeus made Marpessa choose between them she chose Idas.
Idéa f Louisiana Creole, Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Idaea. As a given name, it may be an elaboration of Ide (the French form of Ida).
Idmon Ἴδμων m Greek Mythology
Means "having knowledge" in Ancient Greek.
Idomeneus Ἰδομενεύς m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Idomeneus was a Cretan king and commander who led the Cretan armies to the Trojan War, in eighty black ships. He was also one of the suitors of Helen, as well as a comrade of the Telamonian Ajax... [more]
Idyia Ιδυια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eidyia.
Ieso Ἰησώ f Greek Mythology
Variant form of Iaso.
Ikelos Ικελος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek Ικελος ‎(Ikelos) meaning "like, resembling". This was the name that the other gods used on Phobetor.
Iliona Ἰλίωνα, Ἰλιόνη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ilione, as well as the Italian, French, Russian and Ukrainian form. Alternatively, it might be spelled Ἰλίωνα (Iliona) in Greek... [more]
Ilione Ἰλιόνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek place name Ἴλιον (Ilion), an alternative name of Troy, the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's Iliad... [more]
Illyrios Ιλλυριός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Precise meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Illyrios was the son of Cadmus and Harmonia, from which the ancient kingdom Illyria (also Illyricum) derived its name.
Imbrus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Imbrus was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.
Inachus Ἴναχος m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Inachus was the first king of Argos after whom a river was called Inachus River, the modern Panitsa that drains the western margin of the Argive plain. Most modern mythologists however understand Inachus as one of the river gods, all sons of Oceanus and Tethys and thus to the Greeks part of the pre-Olympian or "Pelasgian" mythic landscape.
Ino Ινώ f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, she was the second wife of Athamas, a Theban maenad who raised her dead sister Semele's son Dionysos and who was apotheosized into the sea goddess Leucothea.
Iocaste Ἰοκάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iokaste (which is also Latinized as Iocasta). This is the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
Ioke Ἰωκή f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἰωκή (ioke) meaning "rout, pursuit, attack", from the verb διώκω (dioko) which means "to pursue, to chase (in war or hunting)" and "to drive away, to chase away"... [more]
Iolaos Ἰόλαος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ἰός (ios), which can mean "arrow" as well as "poison" and "rust". The second element is derived from Greek λαος (laos) meaning "people".
Iolaus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iolaos. This is a mortal nephew of Heracles, son of his mortal twin brother, Iphicles. He came with Heracles to fight the Hydra.
Ioulo Ἰουλώ f Greek Mythology
Basically means "related to corn sheaves", derived from the Greek noun ἴουλος (ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf" (see Ioulos).... [more]
Ioulos Ἴουλος m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἴουλος (ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf".... [more]
Iphianassa Ίφιάνασσα f Greek Mythology
Means "powerful queen" or "rule strongly", derived from Greek ἶφι (iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" (compare ἴφιος (iphios) "strong, stout") and ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "lord, master")... [more]
Iphianeira Ἰφιάνειρα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek wirds ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and possibly ανηρ (aner) meaning "man".
Iphicles m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iphikles. In Greek mythology, Iphicles was the mortal twin to Heracles, son of Alcmene and Amphitryon.
Iphiclus Ἴφικλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek words ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphikles Ἰφικλῆς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphimedeia Ἰφιμέδεια f Greek Mythology
Means "ruling over with strength" from Greek ἶφι (iphi) "strongly, stoutly, mightily, by force" (compare the first element in Iphianassa, Iphigeneia, Iphidamas and Iphiklos) and the verbal root μέδ- (med-) from μεδω (medo) "to protect, to rule over" with the feminine noun suffix -εια (-eia)... [more]
Iphimedusa f Greek Mythology
Derived from ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and μεδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".
Iphinoe Ιφινόη f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek ἴφιος (iphios) meaning "strong stout" or ἶφι (iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" combined with νόος (noos) meaning "mind, thought"... [more]
Iphis Ἶφις f & m Greek Mythology
Possibly from Greek ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout". This was the name of seven characters in Greek myth, both male and female, including the slave woman given to Patroclus by his cousin Achilles in Homer's 'Iliad'.
Iphition Ἰφιτίων m Greek Mythology
Diminutive form of Iphitos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). In Greek mythology, this is the name of two Trojans.
Iphitos Ἴφιτος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty".
Iphitus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iphitos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of Elis.
Iphthime Ἰφθίμη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἴφθιμος (iphthimos) "stout, strong", a word which meant "comely, goodly" when applied to women. This name was borne by a sister of Penelope in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey'.
Ire Ίρη f Greek (Rare), Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, English
Variant or diminutive of Iris.
Isander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isandros. This was the name of a man killed by the god Ares in Homer's "Iliad".
Isandros Ἴσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος (isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος (isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Ismenos Ἰσμηνός m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, related to Ismene. This was the name of several characters from Greek mythology, including the god of a river of the same name.
Ismenus Ἰσμηνός m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ismenos.
Isonoe f & m Greek Mythology
One of jupiter's moons
Isos Ἶσος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἴσος (isos) meaning "equal".
Issa Ἴσσα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a princess of the Greek island Issa (now called Lesbos), a nymph from the same island, and a pseudonym of Achilles when he was disguised as a woman on Skyros... [more]
Isse f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Isse is the daughter of the Lesbian king Macareus (born of an incestuous relationship with his sister Canace), hence she is also called 'Isse Macareïs', i.e. "Isse the daughter of Macareus"... [more]
Issoria Ισσωρια f Greek Mythology
An epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis which derives from Issorion, the name of a mountain near Sparta on which there was a sanctuary dedicated to her... [more]
Isus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isos. In Greek mythology, Isus was one of the numerous sons of king Priam of Troy.
Itonia Ἰτωνία f Greek Mythology
Means "of Iton, Itonian" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena originating in the ancient town of Iton (also known as Itonos), south of Phthiotis, in Thessaly. Some ancient sources say that Athena Itonia was given her epithet from a king or priest named Itonus.
Itylus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Itylus was the son of Aedon, daughter of Pandareus of Ephesus and wife of King Zethus of Thebes... [more]
Iulus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized), Roman Mythology
Latinized form of Ioulos. In Greek and Roman mythology, this was an alternative name of Ascanius, the legendary king of Alba Longa... [more]
Ixion Ἰξίων m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from the Greek noun ἰξός (ixos), which can mean "mistletoe" as well as "birdlime". In Greek mythology, Ixion was king of the Lapiths (the most ancient tribe of Thessaly) and a son of Ares or Antion or the notorious evildoer Phlegyas.
Iynx Ιυνξ f Greek Mythology
From Greek mythology. The name of a nymph who invented the magical love-charm known as the iynx--a spinning wheel with a wryneck bird attached, according to mythology she either used the charm to make Zeus fall in love with her or with another nymph, Io... [more]
Jinx f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Popular Culture
Variant of Jynx, or else directly from the American English word meaning "a charm, a spell", which is ultimately derived from the same source (Greek iynx "wryneck", a bird used in witchcraft and divination)... [more]
Kaikias Καικίας m Greek Mythology
Means "north-east wind" in Greek, possibly derived from the name of the river Κάϊκος (Kaikos). The was the name of the god of the north-east wind in Greek mythology.
Kaineus Καινεύς m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
It might possibly be best to see this name as a masculinization of Kainis. After all: in Greek mythology, Kaineus and Kainis are one and the same person... [more]
Kainis Καινίς f Greek Mythology
Probably derived from the Greek noun καινίς (kainis) meaning "knife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb καίνω (kaino) meaning "to kill, to slay".... [more]
Kairos Καιρός m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun καιρός (kairos), which literally means "due measure, proportion, fitness" as well as "time, season", but has a more figurative meaning of "the right or opportune moment", as in: being in the right place at the right time.... [more]
Kakia f Greek Mythology
Probably related to (kakos) which means "vice or immorality." Kakia was the spirit (daimona) of vice and moral badness.
Kalamos Κάλαμος m Greek Mythology
Means "reed" in Ancient Greek.
Kale f Greek Mythology
From ancient Greek Καλη meaning "beauty". In Greek mythology she was one of the Graces and a daughter of Zeus.
Kalleis Καλλεις f Greek Mythology
Kalleis comes from the Greek word "kallos", meaning "beauty". It was the name of one the three Kharites, or Graces.
Kallianassa Καλλιάνασσα f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Kallianax.
Kallianeira Καλλιάνειρα f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Kallichore f Greek Mythology
One of Jupiter's moons
Kalligeneia Καλλιγένεια f Greek Mythology
Means "bearer of a fair offspring", derived from the Greek elements κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty" and γενής (genes) meaning "born"... [more]
Kalos m Greek Mythology
Means 'beautiful' in Greek.
Kalybe Καλυβη f Greek Mythology
The name of a Trojan nymph loved by King Laomedon of Troy. Her name is derived from the element καλυβη (kalybe), a type of rustic rural hut.
Kalyke Καλύκη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κάλυξ (kalyx) meaning "seed pod, husk, outer covering" (of a fruit, flower bud, etc). This is the name of multiple characters in Greek mythology. It is also one of Jupiter's moons.
Kapheira Καφείρα f Greek Mythology
Possibly means "stormy breath", derived from the hypothetical Ancient Greek word *kaphos meaning "to breath, gasp" (compare κάπτω (kapto) "to gulp down") and εἴρ (eir), which might mean "hurricane"... [more]
Kar Κάρ m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "a Carian" in Greek, referring to an inhabitant of the ancient region of Caria in Asia Minor. This was the name of the legendary king who gave his name to Caria, the brother of Lydos and Mysos.
Karios Κάριος m Greek Mythology
Karpo Καρπώ f Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of Carpo.
Karya Καρύα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek καρύα "hazel, hazel tree, hazel bush", ultimately from Ancient Greek κάρυον "nut". In Greek Mythology, Karya is attributed to the hamadryads, one of those nymphs who live in trees and are closely linked to the fate of the tree... [more]
Kaunos Καῦνος m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. This was the name of the eponymous founder of Kaunos, an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey.
Kelaino Κελαινώ f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κελαινός (kelainos) meaning "black, dark". This name belongs to five different figures in Greek mythology, including an Amazon (a woman warrior), one of the Pleiades and the mother of Delphus by Apollo.
Keleustanor Κελευστάνωρ m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective κελευστός (keleustos) meaning "commanded, ordered" or from the Greek noun κελευστής (keleustes) meaning "boatswain"... [more]
Kephisos Κηφισός m Greek Mythology
This is the name of an ancient Greek river god, who takes his name from the two Greek rivers that he is associated with, namely the Kephisos in Attica and the Kephisos in Boeotia. The meaning and origin of the rivers' name is unknown, but a few theories have been put forward by scholars.... [more]
Keres Κῆρες f Greek Mythology
Plural form of Greek κήρ (ker) meaning "doom" and "death (especially when violent)". In Greek mythology the Keres are goddesses or demons of death, and daughters of Nyx, the goddess of night... [more]
Keroessa Κερόεσσα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κερόεις (keroeis) meaning "horned" (feminine κερόεσσα (keroessa)). In Greek mythology Keroessa was the daughter of Io by Zeus and mother of Byzas, founder of Byzantium... [more]
Keuthonymos Κευθωνυμος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek κεῦθος (keuthos) which can mean "the depths" as well as "hidden". It is related to Greek κεῦθω (keuthō) meaning "I hide, I cover"... [more]
Kharis Χάρις f Greek Mythology
Alternate transcription of Greek Χάρις (see Charis). The Greek mythological figure Aglaia was also known as Kharis or Charis (Grace).
Kharon m Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Greek Mythology
Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian form as well as variant spelling of Charon.
Kharybdis Χάρυβδις f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Charybdis.
Khione f Greek Mythology, Literature
Variant of Chione. In American author Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series, Khione appears as an antagonist with powers over ice and snow.
Khronos Χρόνος m Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Chronos.
Kleodora Κλεοδώρα f Greek Mythology, Albanian
Feminine form of Kleodoros.
Kleodoros Κλεόδωρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift"... [more]
Kleola Κλεόλα f Greek Mythology
Possibly a short form or corruption of either Κλεολεία (Kleoleia) or Κλεολαία (Kleolaia), both of which derive their first element from Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
Kleophyle Κλεοφύλη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory" and φυλή (phyle) meaning "tribe, clan".
Kombe Κομβη f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph of the island of Euboia who was the mother of the seven Euboian Korybantes. Her name comes from the element κομβώο (komboo) meaning "girdled, buckled".
Korkyra Κόρκυρα f Greek Mythology
Korkyra was a beautiful nymph daughter of Asopos and Metope. Poseidon felt in love with her and brought Korkyra to the hitherto unnamed island and, in marital bliss, offered her name to the place which gradually evolved to Kerkyra (the actual Greek name of Corfu Island).
Koroibos Κόροιβος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun κόροιβος (koroibos) meaning "fool".
Koronos Κόρωνος m Greek Mythology
Meaning "bent, buckled".
Kotys Κότυς m & f Thracian (Hellenized), Greek Mythology
Greek form of Thracian *Kotus, probably meaning "war, slaughter" (cognate to Ancient Greek κότος "anger, grudge, spite"). This was the name of a Thracian goddess, as well as several Thracian kings.
Kraneia Κρανεια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek κράνεια meaning "cornelian cherry", a small species of dogwood. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with the cornelian cherry tree.
Kreousa Κρέουσα f Greek Mythology
Original Greek form of Creusa.
Kresphontes Κρεσφόντης m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κρείσσων (kreisson) meaning "superior, better" and φόνος (phonos) meaning "murder, slaughter".
Krethon Κρήθων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain. This was the name of an Aechaean warrior who died in the Trojan war, twin of Orsilochus and great-grandson of the river god Alpheios.
Kreton Κρήτων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant form of Krethon.
Kriasos Κρίασος m Greek Mythology
Basically means "he who saves rams", derived from Greek κριός (krios) meaning "ram, male sheep" combined with Greek σαόω (saoō) meaning "to rescue, to save". For the latter element, also compare the Greek adjective σάος (saos) meaning "safe".
Krino Κρινώ f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek κρίνον (krinon) meaning "white lily" (species Lilium candidum). In Greek mythology, this name was borne by a daughter of Antenor.
Krios Κριός m Greek Mythology
Variant of Kreios. It also means "ram" in Ancient Greek.
Krokos Κρόκος m Greek Mythology
Original Greek from of Crocus.
Krotos Κροτος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "clapping".
Ktesios Κτήσιος m Greek Mythology
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".
Ktesippos Κτήσιππος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κτάομαι (ktaomai) meaning "to acquire" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Kyanippos Κυάνιππος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun κύανος (kyanos) meaning "dark blue enamel" as well as "lapis lazuli, azurite" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Kydippe Κυδίππη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κῦδος (kydos) meaning "glory, renown" (see Thucydides) and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Kydoimos Κυδοιμός m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek personification of confusion.
Kydon m Greek Mythology
A Lord of Kydonia in Krete (in the Greek Aegean), a son of Hermes and the Kretan princess Akalle.
Kyllene Κυλλήνη f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph in Greek Mythology.
Kymo Κυμώ f Greek Mythology
A Nereid named the "wave" or the "end of waves" wh,o with her sisters Amphitrite and Kymodoke, had the power to still the winds and calm the sea. (Hesiod, Apollodorus)
Kymopoleia Κυμοπόλεια f Greek Mythology
Means "wave-walker" from Greek κῦμα (kuma) "wave, billow" and πολέω (poleo) "to go about, to range over". Kymopoleia, Greek goddess of heavy seas and storms, was a daughter of the sea god Poseidon and Amphitrite and she was the wife of Briareus, one of the three Hundred-Handlers... [more]
Kyparissia Κυπαρισσία f Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Kyparissos. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena at Asopus in Laconia.
Kyparissos Κυπάρισσος m Greek Mythology
From the Greek Κυπάρισσος (kyparissos) meaning "Cypress".
Kypselos Κυψέλος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived either from the Greek noun κύψελος (kypselos) meaning "swallow" or "swift" (both birds) or from the Greek noun κυψέλη (kypsele) meaning "chest, box" as well as "beehive".
Labros Λάμπρος m Greek Mythology
The name of one of the dogs that devoured Actaeon.
Lacédémon Λακεδαίμων m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French version of Lacedaemon.
Ladon Λάδων m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of Daphne and Metope.
Lamedon Λαμέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant of Laomedon. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a king of Sicyon.
Lampedo Λαμπεδώ f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λαμπάς (lampas) "a torch, beacon, sun". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Lampedo and her sister Marpesia in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Lampetia Λαμπετιη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λαμπετίη (Lampetiê), a derivative of λαμπετάω (lampetaô) "to shine". In Greek mythology Lampetia and her sister Phaethousa were two nymphs who pastured the sacred herds of the sun god Helios on the mythical island of Thrinakie, or Thrinacia.
Lamprus Λάμπρος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "shining, munificent".
Lampus Λάμπος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "to glitter, to shine".
Lanassa Λάνασσα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people" combined with the Greek noun ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady".... [more]
Laodamas Λᾱοδάμᾱς m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "tamer of the people".`
Laodamia Λαοδάμεια f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λαοδάμεια (Laodameia), a feminine form of Laodamas. This was the name of several characters in Greek legend, including the mother of Sarpedon, who was a daughter of Bellerophon... [more]
Laodocus Λαοδόκος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "receiving the people".
Laomedeia Λαομήδεια f Greek Mythology
Neptune's moon
Laomedon Λαομέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun λαομέδων (laomedon) meaning "ruler of the people", which consists of the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people" and the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).... [more]
Laonome Λαονόμη f Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek feminine name meaning "the law of the people".
Laophonte Λαοφόντη f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, derived from Greek λαος (laos) meaning "the people" and potentially φόνος (phonos) meaning "murder, slaughter"... [more]
Laothoe Λαοθόη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λαος (laos) "the people" combined with θοός (thoos) "swift, nimble". This was the name of several women in Greek mythology.
Lasthenes Λασθένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Perhaps a variant of Laisthenes or Laosthenes, in which the second element derives from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Latinos Λατῖνος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "Latin" this was the name of a son of Odysseus and Circe as well of various kings of Rome.
Latinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Latinos. Used by several mythological characters and a few saints.
Latreus m Greek Mythology
Latreus was a Thessalioi Kentauroi (Centaur of Thessaly) who participated in the Centauromachy that stirred after the centaurs tried to abduct Queen Hippodamia and thus angered King Pirithous and the king's men (the Lapiths)... [more]
Leades Λεάδης m Greek Mythology
According to Apollodorus, Leades was a son of Astacus who fought in the defense of Thebes against the Seven, and killed Eteocles.
Leaneira Λεανείρα f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Leandros. In Greek mythology, she was the daughter of Amyclas and Diomede, and mother of Triphylus.
Leanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leaneira. In Greek mythology, Leanira or Leaneira was a Spartan princess who later became an Arcadian queen. She was the daughter of King Amyclas and possibly Diomede, daughter of Lapithes... [more]
Learchos Λέαρχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived either from Greek λεων (leon) meaning "lion" (compare Leander) or from Attic Greek λεώς (leôs) meaning "the people" (see Leos)... [more]
Leiagore f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Leiagore (Lêagorê means 'assembler' or addressing the people') was the Nereid of assembling fish or navies. She was one of the 50 marine-nymph daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea' Nereus and the Oceanid Doris.
Leipephilene Λειπεφιλήνη f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, perhaps a corrupted form of Leipephile, Hippophile, or Deiphile... [more]
Lelantos Λήλαντος m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λανθάνω (lanthano) meaning "to escape notice, go unobserved". This was the name of a Titan of air in Greek mythology, associated with invisibility and stealth.
Lelex Λέλεξ m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain. Lelex was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the legendary first king of Sparta.
Leodocus Λεωδόκος m Greek Mythology
Variant form of Laodocus.
Leos Λεώς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Attic Greek λεώς (leos) meaning "the people". Also compare Greek λαος (laos), which has the same meaning and is found in names like Archelaus and Menelaus.
Lepreus Λεπρεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λεπρός (lepros), which can mean "scaly, scabby, rough" as well as "leprous, mangy". Obviously, it is etymologically related to the modern English word leprosy... [more]
Lethaea Ληθαία f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology (?)
Latinized form of Greek Ληθαία (Lethaia), the etymology of which is uncertain, perhaps from the same root as Lethe. In Ovid's Metamorphoses, this was the name of a woman who was changed with her husband Olenus into a stone (Greek λίθος (lithos) meant "stone") because she claimed she was more beautiful than any goddess.
Lethe Λήθη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λήθη "forgetfulness, oblivion" (source of the word alethes "true" (compare Alethea), literally "not concealing"). In Greek mythology this name belonged to a daimona of oblivion... [more]
Leucadius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leukadios. Also compare the name Leocadius.... [more]
Leuce f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leuke. In Greek mythology, Leuce is the name of a daughter of Oceanus, who was the most beautiful of all the nymphs.
Leucippe f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Leukippe. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.... [more]
Leucippe m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Leukippos via its latinized form Leucippus.
Leucon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leukon. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Leuconoe Λευκονόη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λευκονόη (Leukonoe), derived from Greek λευκός (leukos) meaning "bright, shining, white" and νόος (noos) meaning "mind"... [more]
Leucophrye f Greek Mythology
Likely derived from λευκός (leukos) meaning "white, bright" and an unknown second element.
Leucosia Λευκωσια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Λευκωσια (Leukosia), possibly derived from λευκος (leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and οὐσία (ousia) "being" or "substance, essence". According to some writers, there were three Sirens: Leucosia, Parthenope and Ligeia.
Leucothea Λευκοθέα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λευκοθέα (Leukothea) meaning "white goddess", derived from λευκός (leukos) "bright, clear, white" and θεός (theos) "god"... [more]
Leucothoë Λευκοθόη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λευκοθόη (Leukothoê), derived from Greek λευκός (leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and θοός (thoos) "swift, nimble". In Greek mythology, Leucothoe was the beloved of Helios and sister of Clytia.
Leucus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leukos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Leukadios Λευκάδιος m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. There are currently two possibilities available for the meaning of this given name.... [more]
Leuke Λευκή f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Leukos. In Greek mythology, Leuke is the name of a daughter of Oceanus, who was the most beautiful of all the nymphs.
Leukippe Λευκίππη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Leukippos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Leukon Λεύκων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective λευκός (leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη (luke) or (lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [more]
Leukos Λεῦκος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective λευκός (leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη (luke) or (lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [more]
Lexanor Λεξάνωρ m Greek Mythology
Either a variant of Alexanor or an independent name in its own right, in which case the name is derived from the Greek noun λέξις (lexis) meaning "speech" as well as "word, phrase" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man"... [more]
Ligea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ligeia. Ligea is sometimes listed as one of the Nereids of Greek mythology.
Lilaea Λίλαια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Directly taken from Greek λιλαία meaning "lilac". In Greek mythology, Lilaea was a Naiad of a spring of the same name, daughter of the river god Cephissus. The ancient city of Lilaea and the modern village of Lilaia in Phocis are named after her.
Limenia Λιμένια f Greek Mythology
Means "of the harbour", derived from Greek λιμήν (limên) "harbour". This was an epithet of the Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Artemis.
Limnaea Λιμναία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Λιμναία (Limnaia), from Greek λιμναῖος (limnaios) "of a lake". This was an epithet of the goddess Artemis at Sicyon, near Epidaurus, and also used of nymphs.
Lindus m Greek Mythology
A character in Greek Mythology, and the son of Cercaphus and Cydippe or Lysippe, and grandson of Helios; in conjunction with whom he possessed the island of Rhodes, where he was regarded as the founder of the town of Ialysus.
Lipara f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Lipara ( meaning "oily, shiny with oil") was one of the Hesperides and sister to Asterope, Chrysothemis, and Hygieia.
Liriope f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Leiriope, which literally means "the face of leirion". Leirion was another name that the ancient Greeks had for the daffodil flower. In Greek mythology, Liriope was the name of a nymph.
Lityerses Λιτυέρσης m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown; Lityerses was the illegitimate son of Midas in Greek mythology. He was said to be an aggressive swordsman who would frequently challenge people to harvesting contests and would behead those he beat.
Locrus Λοκρός m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Ancient Greek masculine name which means "Locrian".
Lotis Λωτίς f Greek, Greek Mythology
From the Greek word λωτός (lotos) meaning “lotus tree”. Lotis was a river nymph that transformed into a lotus tree to avoid Priapus.
Loxias Λοξίας m Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek λέγειν (legen) meaning "to speak, to say", influenced by λοξός (loxos) "crooked, slanted", figuratively "obscure, indirect, ambiguous (language)"... [more]
Loxo Λοξο, Λοξώ f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Hyperborian nymphs who accompanied Artemis. The name is ultimately derived from the word λοξος (loxos) meaning "slant, trajectory" or "indirect, ambiguous".
Lycaethus Λύκαιθος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name derived from λύκος (lýkos) meaning "wolf" and an unknown second element.
Lycaste Λυκάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λυκαστη (Lykaste), which might be related to Λύκαστος (Lykastos), the name of a town in the southern part of Crete. This was borne by several characters in Greek mythology, including a woman of Lemnos who slew her twin brother Cydimus.
Lycidas m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Lykidas. This was the name of a centaur from Greek mythology.... [more]
Lycius Λύκιος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Lykios. This was an epithet of the Greek god Apollo. It was used by John Keats for the hero of his poem 'Lamia' (1819).
Lyco Λυκώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Lyko.
Lycomedes m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Lykomedes. In Greek mythology, King Lycomedes of Scyros is the maternal grandfather of Neoptolemus.
Lycorias Λυκωριάς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λυκωριάς (Lykorias). In Greek myth this was the name of a sea-nymph, daughter of Nereus and Doris.
Lycorus Λύκωρος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Lykoros. In Greek mythology, Lycorus was a son of the god Apollo. A city was named Lycoreia in his honour.
Lykaon Λυκάων m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek λυκος (lykos) "wolf". In Greek mythology, this is the name of an early king of Arkadia.
Lykidas Λυκίδας m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "son of Lykos" in Greek, derived from the name Lykos combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Lykios Λύκιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "Lycian" in Greek, referring to a person from the province of Lycia in Asia Minor. The Greeks connected the place name with λύκος (lykos) "wolf"... [more]
Lyko Λυκώ f Greek Mythology
Means "she-wolf" in Ancient Greek, an epithet of the moon. This was the name of a princess of Laconia in Greek mythology, gifted with prophecy by Apollo, and subsequently cursed into madness along with her sister Orphe.
Lykomedes Λυκομήδης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either Greek λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη (lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".
Lynceus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λυγκεύς (Lynkeus), though technically Lygkeus is the correct spelling. The name is a more elaborate form of Lynkos (see Lyncus)... [more]
Lyncus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Λύγκος (Lynkos), though technically Lygkos is the correct spelling. It is derived from Greek λύγξ (lynx) - technically lygx - which refers to the feline animal of the same name... [more]
Lysianassa Λυσιάνασσα f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek elements λυσις (lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα (anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Lysidice Λυσιδίκη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek Λυσιδίκη (Lysidikê), derived from λυσις (lysis) "a release, loosening, freeing, deliverance" and δικη (dike) "justice"... [more]
Lysimache Λυσιμαχη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Lysimachos.
Lysippe Λυσίππη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "she who lets loose the horses" in Greek from the elements λύσις (lysis) "a release, loosening" and ἵππος (hippos) "horse"... [more]
Lysithoe Λυσιθόη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek λύσις (lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός (thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Lytta Λύττα f Greek Mythology
Attic form of Lyssa 2.
Macareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Μακαρεύς (Makareus), which is a variant form of Makarios (see Macario). This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a companion to Odysseus on his voyages.
Machaon Μαχάων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb μαχάω (machao) meaning "to wish to fight". Also compare the related name Machon.
Macistus m Greek Mythology
Doric Greek masculine name meaning "tallest" or "greatest".
Macris Μακρις f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Μακρις (Makris), which is possibly derived from Greek μακρός (makros) "large, long; far, distant" or μάκαρ (makar) "blessed, happy" (compare Makarios).
Maie Μαίη f Greek Mythology
Variant of Maia 1.
Makaria Μακαρία f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek Μακαρία "bliss", this was the name of a minor Greek goddess and the personification of a blessed death. She was the daughter of Hades and Persephone.
Makedon Μακεδών m Greek Mythology
Related to Greek μακεδνός (makednos) meaning "tall, slim". This was the name of the legendary eponymous ancestor of the ancient Macedonians.
Malicha Μαλίχα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Malicha (or Malache, or Lamache) was a woman from Lemnos and the mother of Leucophanes by Euphemus.
Manto Μαντώ f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, but perhaps related to μᾰ́ντῐς (mántis) meaning "seer, prophet".
Marpesia Μαρπησία f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μάρπτω (márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Marpessa Μάρπησσα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μάρπτω (márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch" (cf. Marpesia), with the alleged meaning "the robbed one". In Homer's 'Iliad' this name belonged to the wife of the hero Idas... [more]
Marsyas m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Meaning Unknown. Marsyas in Greek myth a satyr known for music and free speech. Also the half-brother of General Antigonus.
Matton Μάττων m Greek Mythology
From Greek μάττων (matton), participle of the verb μάσσω (masso) meaning "to knead dough, to press into a mould". In Greek mythology Matton is a hero of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough.
Meander Μαίανδρος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant spelling of Maeander, which is the latinized form of Μαίανδρος (Maiandros). The latter is the Greek name for a river that is nowadays known as the Büyük Menderes river, which is located in southwestern Turkey... [more]
Meda Μήδα f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, the name Meda (Ancient Greek: Μήδα) refers to 3 different women.
Medesicaste Μηδεσικάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι (medesi), dative plural of μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [more]
Medon Μέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [more]
Medus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology he was son of Medea and Aegeus.... [more]
Megacles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Megakles. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 9th century BC.
Megaclite Μεγακλειτή f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Astronomy
Latinized form of Greek Μεγακλειτή (Megakleite), possibly derived from the Greek adjective μέγας (megas) "great, large, mighty" combined with κλειτός (kleitos) "celebrated, famous, illustrious" (compare Megakles)... [more]
Meganeira Μεγάνειρα f Greek Mythology
Means "man-exalting, lordly", derived from Greek μέγας (megas) meaning "great, large, huge" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Megapenthes Μεγαπένθης m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "great sorrow".
Megara Μεγάρα f Greek Mythology, Popular Culture
Either a variant of Megaera or derived from either the Ancient Greek city Megara in West Attica, Greece, or the Ancient Greek colony in Sicily Megara Hyblaea, both derived from megaron, from megas 'large, great, marvelous', referring to a large hall.... [more]
Megareus m Greek Mythology
Likely derived from Megara.... [more]
Megisto Μεγιστώ f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant of Megiste, which is the main feminine form of Megistos. This was the name of the leader of the women's resistance against the tyrant Aristotimus of Elis (c... [more]
Melaine Μελαινη f English (Rare), Greek Mythology
Etymologically, Melaine shares her roots with Melanie.... [more]
Melampus m Greek Mythology
In the Greek myths Melampus was the cousin of Bellerophon and won glory and fame all because he was kind to animals. One day when he was a boy he saw some orphaned baby snakes by the side of the road... [more]
Melaneus Μελανεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μελανέω (melaneō) meaning "to grow black, to become black", which is ultimately derived from Greek μελαινα (melaina) meaning "black, dark" (see Melanie)... [more]
Melanippe Μελανίππη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Melanippos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Melanippos Μελάνιππος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μελανός (melanos) meaning "black, dark", which is the genitive form of the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
Melanippus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melanippos. This name is borne by several characters in Greek mythology.
Melanthea f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Melanthea was the daughter of the river god Alpheus, and thus she can be counted as a naiad... [more]
Melantho Μελανθώ f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μελανθης (melanthes) "black". This is the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology. It also occurs in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey' belonging to the favourite maid of Penelope, who is described as "sharp-tongued", and is later hanged alongside the other maids who had lain with Penelope's suitors; she is the sister of Melanthios, an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Melanthos Μέλανθος m Greek Mythology
Means "black flower", derived from Greek μελας (melas) meaning "black" combined with Greek ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom". Also compare Melanthios.
Melanthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melanthos. In Greek mythology, Melanthus was a king of Messenia who was later expelled from Messenia and instead became king of Athens.
Meleager m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History, Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Meleagros. In history, this was the name of a king from the Ptolemaic Dynasty of ancient Egypt. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a hero who was the host of the Calydonian boar hunt.
Melena f Greek Mythology
Variant of Melaina via the form Melaena.
Meles Μέλης m Greek Mythology
Meles is the god of the river Meles, near Smyrna. He was believed by some to have been the father of Homer.
Melibea f Spanish (Rare), Greek Mythology (Hispanicized), Literature
Spanish form of Meliboea. This is the name of the female protagonist in the Spanish novel La Celestina (1499).
Meliboea Μελίβοια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek μελι (meli) meaning "honey" and βοάω (boaô) "to shout, to proclaim" (when used of the wind, "to roar" and "to howl"; cf... [more]
Melicertes Μελικέρτης m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Uncertain etymology. This was the original name of the sea god Palaemon, son of Ino and Athamas.
Meline Μηλίνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μῆλον (melon) meaning "apple" or "quince". This was the name of a princess in Greek mythology, a daughter of Thespius and Megamede... [more]
Melisseus Μελισσέυς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek μελισσεύς (melisseus) meaning "bee-keeper, bee-man", which is ultimately derived from Greek μέλισσα (melissa) meaning "honey-bee" (also see Melissa)... [more]
Menemachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menemachos. This name was borne by a Greek physician from the 2nd century AD.
Menephron Μενέφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" (see Menelaus)... [more]
Meneptolemos Μενεπτόλεμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective μενεπτόλεμος (meneptolemos) meaning "staunch in battle, steadfast", which consists of the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος (ptolemos) meaning "war".... [more]
Meneptolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Meneptolemos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
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