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Megistodotos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Megistokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Megistonous m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with νοῦς (nous), which is a contraction of the Greek noun νόος (noos) meaning "mind".... [more]
Megistophron m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos)... [more]
Megistos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest".... [more]
Megistotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μεγιστότιμος (megistotimos) meaning "most honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Melancomas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melankomas. This name was borne by two tyrants of Ephesus, the earliest of which lived around 500 BC. It was also the name of an Olympic victor from the 1st century AD.
Melanippides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Melanippos" in Greek, derived from the name Melanippos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Melankomas m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μελαγκόμης (melankomes) meaning "black-haired". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of μελανός (melanos), the genitive of the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark"... [more]
Melantho 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.
Melchiades m Ancient Greek, Polish (Rare)
Derived from the Ancient Greek μίλτος (míltos) Μιλτιάδης (Miltiádēs) meaning "red land, crimson". ... [more]
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.
Meleagros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name may possibly be related to the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark". The second element clearly derives from the Greek noun ἀγρός (agros) "land, field"... [more]
Melesander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melesandros. This name was borne by an Athenian strategos from the 5th century BC.
Melesandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός (melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω (melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [more]
Melesippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός (melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω (melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [more]
Melesippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melesippos. Also compare this name with the names Melasippus and Meleusippus, as they tend to get confused with each other due to their striking similarities.
Meletos m Ancient Greek
The meaning of this name is a little bit uncertain. It could have been derived from Greek μελέτη (melete) "care, attention", but it could also have been derived from Greek μελέτα (meleta) "resolution, diligence"... [more]
Meletus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Meletos. This name was borne by one of the prosecutors at the trial of the famous philosopher Socrates.
Melissos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μέλισσα (melissa) meaning "honey-bee" (see Melissa).
Melissus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Melissos. A known bearer of this name was Melissus of Samos, an ancient Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC.
Melito m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Meliton. Used by a famous second century bishop who listed a canon of the Old Testament.
Memnon m Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek μέμνων (memnon) meaning "steadfast" (see Agamemnon).
Menaechmus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menaichmos. This was the name of a Greek mathematician and philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Menagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μήνη (mene) meaning "moon". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Menaichmos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun μεναίχμης (menaichmes) meaning "staunch soldier". It is a compound word, of which the first element is either the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [more]
Menas m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun μηνάς (menas) meaning "moon". Also compare the Aeolic and Doric Greek noun μήνα (mena) meaning "moon".
Menecles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menekles. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Menecrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menekrates. This name was borne by several ancient Greeks, such as the poet Menecrates of Ephesus (3rd century BC).
Menedemos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek δημος (demos) meaning "the people"... [more]
Menedemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menedemos. This was the name of a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Menekles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Menekrates m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power".
Menemachos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
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.
Meneos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μήνη (mene) meaning "moon". In a broad sense, it can also be interpreted as "monthly".
Menephron 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 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.
Menexenos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [more]
Menexenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menexenos. This was the name of one of the three sons of the famous Greek philosopher Socrates (4th century BC).
Menippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Menippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menippos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek Cynic philosopher from the 3rd century BC.
Meno m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Menon, in the case of the philosopher Plato's dialogue Meno.
Menodoros m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Menodora.
Menodotos m Ancient Greek
Given name with the elements (mene) "moon" and (dotos) "given".
Menon m Ancient Greek
Menon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Menophilos m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of the moon", from Greek μήνη (mene) meaning "moon" and φίλος (philos) meaning "friend"... [more]
Mestor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun μήστωρ (mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Metagenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μεταγενής (metagenes) meaning "born after", which consists of Greek μετά (meta) meaning "after, afterwards" combined with Greek γενής (genes) meaning "born".... [more]
Metaneaera f Ancient Greek (Archaic)
Hetaera active in classical Corinth and Athens.
Metrobios m Ancient Greek
Means "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος (bios) meaning "life"... [more]
Metrocles m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
Metrodoros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek μητρος (metros), which is the genitive of Greek μήτηρ (meter) meaning "mother". The second element is derived from Greek δωρον (doron) meaning "gift."
Metrodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Metrodoros. This name was borne by Metrodorus of Lampsacus, a Greek philosopher from the 5th century BC.
Micythus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mikythos. This name was borne by a Greek tyrant from the 5th century BC, who ruled over both Messana and Rhegium.
Mikythos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μίκυθος (mikythos) meaning "very small". That word is a diminutive of μικκός (mikkos), which is the Doric and Ionic Greek form of the adjective μικρός (mikros) meaning "small, little".
Milon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), English, German (Rare), Literature
Derived from Greek milos "yew".... [more]
Mirokles m Ancient Greek
Ancient name meaning "glorious fragrance" with elements (Myron) "sweet fragrance, perfume" and (kleos) "glory" given to someone with a good fragrance.
Mithraios m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraya.
Mitraios m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraya.
Mnasilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnasilochos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Mnemon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μνήμων (mnemon) meaning "mindful", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun μνήμη (mneme) meaning "memory, remembrance" (see Mneme), itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of".
Mnesarchos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mnesarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesarchos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek tyrant of Chalcis from the 4th century BC as well as by a character in Greek mythology.
Mnesarete f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mnesicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesikles. This name was borne by an Athenian architect from the 5th century BC.
Mnesikles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mnesilochos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mnesilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesilochos. This is the name of a character from the play Thesmophoriazusae (411 BC) by the Athenian comic playwright Aristophanes... [more]
Mnesistrate f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory" (cf. Mnesos) combined with στρατος (stratos) "army".
Mnesitheos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Mnesitheus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mnesitheos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek physician from the 4th century BC.
Moero f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Μοιρώ (Moiro) which was derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα (moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or the Greek verb μοιράω (moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [more]
Moerocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Moirokles. This was the name of an Athenian orator from the 4th century BC.
Moirokles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα (moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or from the Greek verb μοιράω (moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [more]
Molon m Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain. This was the name of several ancient Greek figures, including a general of the Seleucid empire.
Monima f Ancient Greek, Spanish (Rare), Catalan (Rare)
Variant transcription and Spanish and Catalan form of Monime.
Monime f Ancient Greek, History
Feminine form of Monimos. This was the name of a wife of King Mithradates VI of Pontus. A character in Jean Racine's tragic play Mithridate (1673) was based on her.
Monimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μόνιμος (monimos) meaning "staying in one's place, stable, steadfast".
Monomachos m Ancient Greek
Means "he who fights alone (in battle)", derived from Greek μόνος (monos) meaning "single, one, alone" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle." This name was borne by Constantine IX Monomachos, a Byzantine Emperor from the 11th century AD.
Moscha f Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek μόσχος (moschos) "calf, young bull" (compare Moschion, Moscho).
Moschina f Ancient Greek
Feminine derivative of Moschion, or a related name.
Moschion m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μοσχίον (moschion) meaning "young calf, small calf", which is ultimately derived from Greek μόσχος (moschos) "calf, young bull" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion)... [more]
Moschus m Ancient Greek
Means "young shoot or twig; young of an animal (especially a calf)" or "musk" in Ancient Greek.
Mousaios m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective Μουσαῖος (Mousaios) or Μούσειος (Mouseios) meaning "of the Muse(s)", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song".
Mousogenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής (-genes) meaning "born".
Mousokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Musaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Mousaios. This name was borne by three Greek poets and by an officer of the Seleucid king Antiochus III the Great (2nd century BC).
Myia f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μυῖα (myia) meaning "fly" (considered a symbol of audacity or excessive boldness). This was borne by a Pythagorean philosopher who was active around the year 500 BC. According to later tradition, she was one of the daughters of Pythagoras and Theano.
Myrmex m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun μύρμηξ (myrmex) meaning "ant". This name was predominantly bestowed upon men.
Myro f Ancient Greek
Possibly a feminine form of Myron. This was the name of a poet of the late 3rd and early 4th centuries BC who was from the city of Byzantium. Her name could have been Moero.
Myronides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Myron" in Greek, derived from the name Myron combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Myrsine f Ancient Greek
Means "myrtle" in Greek.
Myrtale f Ancient Greek
One of the nicknames of Alexander the Great's mother (whose original name was Polyxena; she was afterwards called Myrtale, then Olympias, and Stratonice).
Myrtilos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek name, presumably derived Greek μύρτος (myrtos) "myrtle". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a son of Hermes and charioteer to Oenomaus.
Myrtis f Ancient Greek, English
Ancient Greek name derived from μύρτος (myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets... [more]
Mysia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "woman from Mysia" in Greek. Mysia was a region in Asia Minor mentioned in Acts in the New Testament, said to mean "land of beech trees" (see Mysia)... [more]
Nabis m Ancient Greek, History
The name of the last king of an independent Sparta, who reigned from 207 BC until his assassination in 192 BC.
Naos m Astronomy, Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ναύς meaning "ship". It is a traditional name of the star Zeta Puppis. The star originally belonged to the former constellation Argo Navis, depicting the mythical ship of the Argonauts, but the ship has now been divided into three distinct constellations, with Puppis representing the stern of the ship.
Nausicydes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ναυσικύδης (Nausikydes).
Nausigenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek γενής (genes) meaning "born".... [more]
Nausikrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" (compare Nausicaa) and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power, strength"... [more]
Nausimachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Nausinicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nausinikos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Nausinikos m Ancient Greek
Means "victorious ship", derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship" combined with Greek νικη (nike) "victory".
Nausiphanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from ναῦς (naûs) meaning “a boat” and φαίνω (phaínō) meaning “appear”.
Neaira f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "new rising" from Greek νέος (neos) meaning "new, fresh" as well as "young, youthful" and αἴρω (airo) "lift, raise up". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a nymph of Thrinakia, a mythical island, who was loved by the sun god Helios... [more]
Neander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), English, German
Latinized form of Neandros. However, in modern times, this name is best known as a surname - the most prominent bearer of which is the German theologian and hymn writer Joachim Neander (1650-1680)... [more]
Neandros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος (neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man"... [more]
Nearchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements the first being νέος (neos) "new" and the second is either derived from Greek αρχος (archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη (arche) "origin, source".
Nearchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nearchos. Used by a Christian saint.
Nemesius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Nemesis. This name was borne by a Christian philosopher from the 4th century AD.
Neobule f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Literature
From Greek Νεοβούλη (Neoboule), which meant "new decision" from Greek νέος (neos) meaning "new" and βούλομαι (boulomai) "to will, to wish, to prefer". This was used by the 7th-century BC Greek poet Archilochus.
Neokles m Ancient Greek
Means "new glory" in Ancient Greek, from the elements neos "new" and kleos "glory".
Neophron m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος (neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". 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]
Neophytus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Neophytos. This name was borne by several ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.
Neoris f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek νεώρεον (neoreon) meaning "to be overseer of a dockyard".
Nestorios m Ancient Greek
Extended form of Nestor. This was borne by a 5th-century Christian theologian who was condemned as a heretic at the Council of Ephesus (431).
Nestorius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nestorios. This name was borne by an archbishop of Constantinople from the 5th century AD.
Nicaea f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikaia. Bearers of this name include the noblewomen Nicaea of Macedon (4th century BC) and Nicaea of Corinth (3rd century BC). The latter became Queen of Macedon through her second marriage, which was with Demetrius II of Macedon.... [more]
Nicaenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikainetos. A known bearer of this name was the Greek poet Nicaenetus of Samos (3rd century BC).
Nicarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikarchos. This name was borne by a Greek writer from the 1st century AD.
Nicarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Νικαρέτη (Nikarete) which was derived from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and αρετη (arete) "virtue, excellence". This belonged to a 4th-century BC Megarian philosopher and a 5th-century AD Byzantine saint.
Nicasias m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikasias. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Nicasias of Opus, who won the stadion race at the 70th Olympiad in 500 BC.
Nicasicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikasikrates. This was the name of an obscure Epicurean philosopher from the Greek island of Rhodes, who is thought to have lived in the 2nd century BC.
Nicasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), African (Rare)
Latinized form of Nikasios. This was the name of several martyrs and saints, such as Nicasius of Die (4th century AD) and Nicasius of Rheims (5th century AD).... [more]
Nicator m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Nikator. A notable bearer of this name was Seleucus I Nicator (c. 358 BC-281 BC), one of the generals of Alexander the Great. He later founded the Seleucid Empire.
Nice f Greek Mythology (Rare), Ancient Greek (Latinized), Italian
Ancient Greek variant as well as Latinized and Italian form of Nike. In Italy it's also used as diminutive of names with the element nice (derived from nike) such as Berenice and Eunice.... [more]
Nicephorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Nikephoros. Saint Nicephorus I (c. 758 - 829) was a Greek Orthodox theologian, historian, and patriarch of Constantinople (806–815) whose chronicles of Byzantine history and writings in defense of Byzantine veneration of icons provide data otherwise unavailable on early Christian thought and practice.
Nicesipolis f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikesipolis. A notable bearer of this name was Nicesipolis of Pherae (4th century BC). She was a Thessalian woman, who became a wife or concubine of king Philip II of Macedon... [more]
Nicetas m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Polish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Niketas. This is the name of several saints.
Nicetius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Personal name meaning "winner". With the element Nike.
Nicippe f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikippe. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Nicippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikippos. This was the name of a tyrant of Cos, who lived in the 1st century BC.
Nicochares m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikochares. This was the name of an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Nicocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikokles. This name was borne by two kings from the island of Cyprus: one was a king of Paphos (4th century BC), the other was a king of Salamis (4th century BC).
Nicocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikokrates. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens (4th century BC) and a tyrant of Cyrene (1st century BC).
Nicocreon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikokreon. This was the name of a king of Salamis in Cyprus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Nicodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikodoros. A known bearer of this name was Nicodorus of Mantineia, an ancient Greek statesman from the 5th century BC.
Nicon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Moldovan, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized and Romanian form of Nikon. Saint Nicon is a martyred Roman soldier who was serving in the East when he was converted to Christianity. Eventually he became a monk... [more]
Nicophon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikophon. This was the name of an Athenian comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Nicosthenes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikosthenes. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 2nd century BC.
Nicoteles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikoteles. A known bearer of this name was Nicoteles of Cyrene, an ancient Greek mathematician from the 3rd century BC.
Nicque m & f Ancient Greek
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Latin “moneō”, which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*moneō”, meaning “warn, advise, remind”... [more]
Nikagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αγορευω (agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek αγορα (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market".
Nikaia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Nikaios. In Greek mythology, Nikaia or Nicaea was a Naiad of the springs or fountain of Nikaia, a Greek colony in Bithynia (Asia Minor).
Nikainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
Nikaios m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective νικαῖος (nikaios) meaning "of victory, belonging to victory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Nikarchos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη (nike) "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος (archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη (arche) "origin, source".
Nikarete f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory" and αρετη (arete) meaning "virtue, excellence"... [more]
Nikas m Ancient Greek, Lithuanian, Russian (Rare)
Derived either from the active present tense of the Greek verb νικάω (nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail" or from the accusative plural of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".... [more]
Nikasagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Nikasias and Nikasios. This is also the name of a tiny Greek island in the Cyclades, which is an archipelago in the Aegean Sea... [more]
Nikasias m Ancient Greek
Variant of Nikasios. Also compare the related name Nikesias.
Nikasiboulos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasichares m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasichoros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasidamos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasidikos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasikles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasikrates m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasilaos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasimachos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasimenes m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasios m Ancient Greek
There are several possibilities for the etymology of this name, which are all related to each other.... [more]
Nikasipolis f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikasitimos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
Nikator m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from νικάτωρ (nikator), which is the Doric Greek form of νικήτωρ (niketor) meaning "winner, conqueror". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νικάω (nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail".... [more]
Nikeratos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective ἐρατός (eratos) meaning "lovely" (see Erato).
Nikesermos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesias m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".... [more]
Nikesiboulos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesidemos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesidikos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesikrates m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesiphon m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesipolis f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikesippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Nikippos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Nikoboulos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective νικόβουλος (nikoboulos) meaning "prevailing in the council", which consists of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]
Nikochares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).
Nikochoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".
Nikodoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Nikokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Nikokrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Nikokreon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κρέων (kreon) meaning "king" (also see Kreon).
Nikoleon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion".
Nikolochos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Nikomenes m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".
Nikophon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Nikosthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
Nikoteles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see Aristotle).
Nikotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Nossis f Ancient Greek
This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek poet.
Noumenios m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from Greek νουμήνιος (noumenios) meaning "new moon" (also the first day of the month of the Ancient Greek calendar).
Numenius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Noumenios. This name was borne by Numenius of Apamea, a 2nd-century Neo-Pythagorean philosopher. It is also the genus name of the curlew.
Nympheros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νύμφη (nymphe) "bride" and ἔρως (eros) "love".
Nymphicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Νυμφικός (Nymphikos), apparently a genitive form of Nymphe (see Nympha).
Nymphike f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Nymphikos (see Nymphicus).
Nymphis m Ancient Greek
A masculine form of Nympha. Nymphis (fl. about 250 BC), the son of Xenagoras of Heraclea, wrote a work on Alexander the Great and his successors in 24 books.
Nymphius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νύμφιος (Nymphios), a masculine derivative of Nymphe (see Nympha). Nymphios (literally "bridegroom" in Greek) is also a title applied to Jesus by Orthodox Christians.
Nymphodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφόδωρος (Nymphodoros), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δωρον (doron) "gift".
Nymphodotus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφοδοτος (Nymphodotos), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δοτος (dotos) "given".
Nysos m Ancient Greek
Nysos is the name of a Mountain which is ruled by Dionysos. Nysos can be viewed as the Masculine term for Nysa.
Oecles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Οἰκλῆς (Oiklês) or Οἰκλείης (Oikleiês), derived from ὄις (ois) meaning "sheep" (cf. Latin ovis, the possible source of Ovid) and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
Oenanthe f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oinanthe. A known bearer of this name was the Egyptian Greek noblewoman Oenanthe of Egypt (3rd century BC), who was a prominent member of the Ptolemaic court.
Oenophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Oinophilos. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 1st century BC.
Oinanthe f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun οἰνάνθη (oinanthe) meaning "inflorescence of the grapevine" as well as "vine" and "dropwort".... [more]
Oinophilos m Ancient Greek
Means "lover of wine", derived from Greek οινος (oinos) meaning "wine" combined with Greek φιλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Okkelo f Ancient Greek
Included in the list of the 17 Pythagoreans mentioned by Iamblichus.
Olorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the name Ὄλορος (Oloros), of which the meaning and origin is uncertain. It might be a hellenized Thracian name, since the name was borne by a Thracian king from the 5th century BC... [more]
Olympiades m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Olympia" with ides "son".
Olympiodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Olympiodoros. This name was borne by Olympiodorus the Elder, a Greek philosopher from the 5th century AD.
Olyntheus m Ancient Greek
Derived from either the Greek noun ὀλύνθη (olynthe) meaning "wild fig tree" or the Greek noun ὄλυνθος (olynthos) meaning "fruit of the wild fig tree".... [more]
Onesas m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὄνησις (onesis) meaning "use, profit, advantage". This name is etymologically related to Onesimos (see Onesimus).
Onomacritus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Onomakritos. This name was borne by a Greek chresmologue from the 5th century BC.
Onomakles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements (onoma) ''name'' and (kleos) ''glory'' which means ''glorious name''.
Onomakritos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὄνομα (onoma) "name" combined with Greek κριτης (krites) "judge, critic."
Onomarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Attic Greek noun ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Onomarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Onomarchos. This name was borne by a Phocian general from the 4th century BC.
Onomastos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀνομαστός (onomastos) meaning "named" as well as "famous, of note, notable". It is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name".
Onomastus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Onomastos. Bearers of this name include the general Onomastus of Macedon (2nd century BC) and the Olympic victor Onomastus of Smyrna (7th century BC).
Ophelandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ὄφελος (ophelos) meaning "help" as well as "advantage" and "gain, profit". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
Opheliadas m Ancient Greek (Rare)
Derived from Greek ὠφελέω (ôpheleô) meaning "to help, aid, succour, be of use".
Ophelime f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὠφέλιμος (ophelimos) meaning "helping, aiding, useful, beneficial".
Ophelion m Ancient Greek, English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Derived from the Greek noun ὠφέλεια (opheleia) meaning "help, aid" as well as "profit, benefit", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ὠφελέω (opheleo) meaning "to help, to aid"... [more]
Opora f Ancient Greek
Means "autumn, end of summer; fruit", or figuratively "summer-bloom, the bloom of youth" in Ancient Greek. This was the name of a minor goddess connected to fruit, the harvest, the wine harvest, and the season of autumn.
Optimus m Ancient Roman, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Popular Culture
Means "excellent" in Ancient Latin. Its etymology is uncertain. It can derive from the Greek root opti- meaning 'light, sight'. Another possible etimology is from Ancient Latin optàre "to choose, to desire" with the meaning of "the chosen one, the superior one"... [more]
Oros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, this is the name of a king of Troezen, who is the (human) maternal grandfather of the demi-god Althepus.... [more]
Orsippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from ὄρσω (orso), the future case of the Greek verb ὄρνυμι (ornymi) meaning "to awaken, to arouse" as well as "to raise, to excite" and "to stir up"... [more]
Orsippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Orsippos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek runner Orsippus of Megara. He was not only the first to run naked in the Olympic Games, but also the first to win it naked (in 720 BC).
Orthagoras m Ancient Greek
There are three possible meanings for this name: "to speak loudly at the assembly", "righteous speaker" and "righteous assembly".... [more]
Orus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (American, Rare)
Latinized form of Oros. A known bearer of this name was the American professional golfer and Olympic medalist Orus Jones (1867-1963).
Oxymachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Oxymenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".
Oxythemis m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see Themis).... [more]
Pachomius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pachomios. This name was borne by an Egyptian saint from the 4th century AD.
Palaemon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Palaimon. This name was borne by several characters in Greek mythology.... [more]
Palaimon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb παλαιμονέω (palaimoneo) meaning "to wrestle, to fight", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb παλαίω (palaio) meaning "to wrestle"... [more]
Palladia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Palladios.
Palladius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of the Greek name Παλλάδιος (Palladios) meaning "of Pallas" or "belonging to Pallas", Pallas 1 being an epithet of the goddess Athena... [more]
Pambo m Ancient Greek, Coptic
May be derived from Greek elements πᾶν (pan), meaning "all", and φωνή (phone), meaning "voice". May be related to Pammon (Πάμμων)... [more]
Pamphila f Ancient Greek
Variant form of Pamphile.
Pamphile f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Pamphilos. This was the name of a legendary woman who invented silk weaving on the Greek island of Kos. A historic bearer was Pamphile of Epidaurus, a 1st-century historian who was much esteemed in antiquity for her Historical Commentaries... [more]
Panaetius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Panaitios. Bearers of this name include the Stoic philosopher Panaetius of Rhodes (2nd century BC) and a Greek tyrant of Leontini in Sicily (7th century BC).
Panaitios m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective παναίτιος (panaitios) meaning "cause of all, to whom all the guilt belongs". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of πᾶν (pan), the neuter singular of Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each"... [more]
Pandareus m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly a variant of Greek Πάνδαρος (Pandaros) (see Pandarus). This was the name of either one or two minor characters in Greek mythology, the son of Merops and a nymph, father of Aëdon and other daughters, and a friend of Tantalus.
Pandoros m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name with the elements πᾶν (pan) "all" and δῶρον (doron) "gift" meaning "all gifted"... [more]