EteonikosἘτεόνικοςmAncient Greek Means "true victory", derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek νικη (nike) "victory".
EthelandrosἘθέλανδροςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is most likely derived from the Greek verb ἐθέλω (ethelo) meaning "to be willing" as well as "to wish", which is closely related to the Greek verb θέλω (thelo) meaning "to will" as well as "to wish, to desire"... [more]
EuaeonΕὐαίωνmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐαίων (Euaion) which meant "happy in life". This name was borne by one of the students of Plato.
EuagorasΕὐαγόραςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω (euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [more]
EuainetosΕὐαίνετοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek εὐαίνετος (euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ (eu) "good" and αἰνετός (ainetos) "praiseworthy".
EuanthesΕὐάνθηςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from Greek εὐανθής (euanthês) meaning "blooming, flowery". It is the masculine equivalent of Euanthe. This name occurs in the 'Odyssey' belonging to the father of Maron, a priest of Apollo at Ismarus in Thrace.
EuboeaΕὔβοιαfGreek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Εὔβοια (Euboia), in which the first element is Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and the second element is possibly derived from the Greek verb βοάω (boao) meaning "to shout, to proclaim" (also "to roar" and "to howl" when used of the wind; compare Meliboea and Periboea)... [more]
EuboulidesΕὐβουλίδηςmAncient Greek Means "son of Euboulos" in Greek, derived from the name Euboulos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
EuboulosΕὔβουλοςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὔβουλος (euboulos) meaning "well-advised, prudent", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]
EucharesΕὐχάρηςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐχαρής (euchares), which is a rare variant of the Greek adjective εὔχαρις (eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious" (see Eucharis).
EucharisΕὐχαρίςf & mAncient Greek, Literature, Nigerian (Rare) Derived from the Greek adjective εὔχαρις (eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).... [more]
EucharistosΕὐχαρίστοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐχάριστος (eucharistos) meaning "pleasant, agreeable".
EuchenorΕὐχήνωρmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek noun εὐχή (euche) meaning "prayer, wish" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
EuclesmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eukles. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC.
EudamidasΕὐδαμίδαςmAncient Greek, History Means "son of Eudamos" in Greek, derived from the name Eudamos combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
EudamosΕὐδάμοςmAncient Greek Doric Greek form of Eudemos, because it contains δᾶμος (damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".... [more]
EudamusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eudamos. A known bearer of this name was Eudamus of Cos, the Olympic winner of the Stadion race in 92 BC.
EudemosΕὔδημοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
EudemusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
EudoxusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eudoxos. A notable bearer of this name is the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician Eudoxus of Cnidus (4th century BC).
EuenorΕὐήνωρmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Means "good man", derived from Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
EuhemerosΕὐήμεροςmAncient Greek Greek name meaning "bright, happy", literally "of a fine day" or "of a prosperous day", derived from εὖ (eu) "well" and ἡμέρα (hemera) "day"... [more]
EuipposΕὔιπποςmGreek Mythology, Ancient Greek Derived from Greek εὔιππος (euippos) meaning "delighting in horses" and "well-horsed", derived from the Greek elements εὖ (eu) "good" and ἵππος (hippos) "horse"... [more]
EukarpiaΕὐκαρπίαfAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek noun εὐκαρπία (eukarpia) meaning "fruitfulness", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit".... [more]
EukarpidesΕὐκαρπίδηςmAncient Greek Means "son of Eukarpos" in Greek, derived from the name Eukarpos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
EukarposΕὔκαρποςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔκαρπος (eukarpos) meaning "fruitful", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit".
EukleiaΕὔκλειαfAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek noun εὔκλεια (eukleia) meaning "good repute, glory", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
EuklesΕὐκλῆςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ευ (eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory". Also compare Eukleides (see Euclid).
EukratesΕὐκράτηςmAncient Greek Means "power of good", derived from Greek ευ (eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) "power."
EukratidesΕὐκρατίδηςmAncient Greek Means "son of Eukrates" in Greek, derived from the name Eukrates combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
EulalosΕὐλάλοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔλαλος (eulalos) meaning "sweetly-speaking", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek adjective λάλος (lalos) meaning "talkative, babbling, loquacious".... [more]
EumetisΕὔμητιςfAncient Greek From the Greek adjective εὔμητις (eumetis) meaning "wise, prudent, of good counsel", a word composed of εὖ (eu) "good" and μῆτις (metis) "wisdom, advice, counsel, skill"... [more]
EumolposΕὔμολποςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος (eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή (molpe) meaning "song, dance".
EuneikeΕὐνείκηfAncient Greek Most likely a variant form of Eunike (see Eunice). However, it is also possible that this name is an independent name on its own, in which case it is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νείκη (neike) meaning "quarrel, wrangle, strife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νεικέω (neikeo) meaning "to quarrel, to wrangle with".... [more]
EunoiafAncient Greek From Ancient Greek εὔνοιᾰ meaning "beautiful thinking, well mind".
EunomosΕὔνομοςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος (eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος (nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see Eunomia).
EunousΕὔνουςmAncient Greek Means "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς (nous) meaning "mind".
EunusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
EuodosΕὔοδοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ευ (eu) "good" and ὁδός (hodos) "way, road, journey, path". See also Euodia.
EupeithesΕὐπείθηςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής (eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
EuphantosΕὔφαντοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ευ (eu) "good, well" combined with Greek φαντός (phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
EuphemefAncient Greek Alternate form of Euphemia. The name of an Ancient Greek personification of praise, acclamation, and shouts of triumph. She was likely one of the younger Charites... [more]
EuphrasiosmAncient Greek Masculine form of Euphrasia derives from the Ancient Greek euphron (εὔφρων), composed of two elements: eu (εὖ) "well, good" plus phren (φρήν) "heart, soul, mind, will, purpose"... [more]
EuphronΕὔφρωνmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
EuphroniosΕὐφρόνιοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
EupleiosΕυπλειοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἐύπλειος (eupleios) meaning "well-filled", which is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλεῖος (pleios) or πλέως (pleos), which both mean "full, filled"... [more]
EuploiaΕὐπλοίαfAncient Greek Derived from Greek εὔπλοια (euploia) meaning "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλόος (ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage" (see Euploos)... [more]
EuploionΕὐπλοίωνmAncient Greek Essentially means "good ship", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλοῖον (ploion) meaning "floating vessel, ship, boat".
EuploosΕὐπλόοςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek εὔπλοος (euploos) meaning "good sailing" or "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλόος (ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage"... [more]
EupolemosΕὐπόλεμοςmAncient Greek, Biblical Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐπόλεμος (eupolemos) meaning "good at war, successful in war", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war, battle"... [more]
EupolisΕὔπολιςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun εὔπολις (eupolis) meaning "abounding in cities", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλις (polis) meaning "city".... [more]
EupomposΕὐπόμποςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔπομπος (eupompos) meaning "well-conducting", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πομπεύω (pompeuo) meaning "to conduct, to escort"... [more]
EupsychiosΕὐψύχιοςmAncient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from either the Greek noun εὐψυχία (eupsychia) meaning "good courage, high spirit" (see Eupsychia) or the Greek adjective εὔψυχος (eupsychos) meaning "of good courage, stout of heart" (see Eupsychos).... [more]
EupsychiusmAncient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical) Latinized form of Eupsychios. This name was notably borne by Eupsychius of Caesaria, a 4th-century Christian martyr and saint from Asia Minor. He is venerated in both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
EuryanaxΕὐρυάναξmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
EuryclesmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eurykles. Known bearers of this name include the Olympic victor Eurycles of Laconia (6th century BC) and the Spartan ruler Gaius Julius Eurycles (1st century BC).
EuryklesΕὐρυκλῆςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
EurykratesΕὐρυκράτηςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
EurykratidasΕὐρυκρατίδαςmAncient Greek Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Eurykratides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
EurykratidesΕὐρυκρατίδηςmAncient Greek Means "son of Eurykrates" in Greek, derived from the name Eurykrates combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
EuryleonΕὐρυλέωνmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [more]
EuryleonisΕὐρυλεωνίςfAncient Greek Feminine form of Euryleon. This was the name of a celebrated Olympic charioteer from Sparta, who lived in the 4th century BC.
EurylochosΕὐρύλοχοςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
EurymachosΕὐρύμαχοςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
EurymedesΕὐρυμήδηςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
EurymedonΕὐρυμέδωνmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).... [more]
EurymenesΕὐρυμένηςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής (eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [more]
EuryphonΕὐρυφῶνmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [more]
EuryponΕὐρυπῶνmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology This name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [more]
EuryptolemosΕὐρυπτόλεμοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος (ptolemos) meaning "war".
EurysthenesΕὐρυσθένηςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology, History Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [more]
EuryteΕὐρύτηfGreek Mythology, Ancient Greek Derived from Greek εὐρύτης (eurytês) meaning "width, breadth". This was the name of multiple minor characters in Greek mythology.
EurytimosΕὐρύτιμοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
EurytusΕὔρυτοςmGreek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Εὔρυτος (Eurytos) which may have been derived from εὖ (eu) "well" and ἐρύω (eruô) or (eryô) "to draw, drag, pull", perhaps with the implied meaning "drawer of the bow"... [more]
EuthydemosΕὐθύδημοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς (euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής (euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [more]
EuthydemusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Euthydemos. This name was borne by two Greco-Bactrian kings: one lived in the 3rd century BC and the other lived in the 2nd century BC.
EuthyklesΕὐθυκλῆςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς (euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής (euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [more]
EuthykritosΕὐθύκριτοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from the Greek adjective εὐθύς (euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from the Greek adjective εὐθής (euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [more]
EuthymenesΕὐθυμένηςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς (euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής (euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [more]
EuxenidesΕὐξενίδηςmAncient Greek Means "son of Euxenos" in Greek, derived from the name Euxenos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
EuxenosΕὔξενοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔξενος (euxenos) meaning "kind to strangers, hospitable", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
EvagriusΕὐάγριοςmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος (Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος (euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
ExaenetusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Exainetos. A known bearer of this name was Exaenetus of Agrigentum (modern-day Agrigento), winner of the wrestling contest at the 71st Olympiad in 496 BC.
ExainetosἘξαίνετοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek preposition ἐξ (ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see Aeneas).... [more]
GlaukiasΓλαυκίαςmAncient Greek, History Glaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
GlaukipposΓλαύκιπποςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek γλαυκός (glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name Glaukos (see Glaucus)... [more]
GlaukonΓλαύκωνmAncient Greek Derived from Greek γλαυκός (glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name Glaukos (see Glaucus).
GlaukotheaΓλαυκοθέαfAncient Greek Derived from Greek γλαυκός (glaukos) meaning "gleaming, blue-grey" and θεά (thea) "goddess". This name was borne by the mother of the 4th-century BC Greek statesman Aeschines.
GlykeraΓλυκέραfAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective γλυκερός (glykeros) meaning "sweet". This is the name of a character from the comedy Perikeiromene (c. 314 BC) by the Greek playwright Menander, as well as the name of a former love of the Greek painter Pausias (4th century BC), of whom he had made a portrait.
GnomeΓνώμηfAncient Greek Derived from Greek γνώμη (gnome) meaning "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve; means of knowing; thought, judgment, intelligence".
GnosisΓνῶσιςmAncient Greek Means "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [more]
GordiasΓορδίαςmAncient Greek Means "city" from Phrygian Gordum. This was the name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia.
GorgiasΓοργίαςmAncient Greek Gorgias (c. 485 – c. 380 BC) was a Greek sophist, philosopher and rhetorician.
GorgidasΓοργίδαςmAncient Greek Means "son of Gorgias/Gorgos" in Greek, derived from the name Gorgias or Gorgos combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
GorgipposΓόργιπποςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός (gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω (gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten"... [more]
GorgoΓοργώfAncient Greek, History Most likely derived from Greek γοργός (gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω (gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία (gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [more]
GorgoniosΓοργόνιοςmAncient Greek This name derives from the Ancient Greek “gorgos (γοργώ)”, meaning “dreadful, terrible, terrifying, very ugly, like a gorgon, relating to Gorgon”. ... [more]
GorgoniusΓοργόνιοςmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Gorgonios. This was borne by 5 saints, including Gorgonius of Nicomedia, who was martyred in 304 during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
GorgosΓόργοςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός (gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω (gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten". Also compare the Greek verb γοργόομαι (gorgoomai) meaning "to be spirited".
GylipposΓύλιπποςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a bit uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Greek γύλιος (gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies (see Gylon)... [more]
GylonΓύλωνmAncient Greek Possibly derived from Greek γύλιος (gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies.... [more]
Habron῞Αβρων, ἍβρωνmAncient Greek Ancient Greek name, apparently derived from Greek ἁβρός (habros) which meant "graceful, delicate, pretty". (Compare the first element in Abrocomas.)
Habronike῾Αβρονίκη, ἉβρονίκηfAncient Greek Means "splendid victory", derived from the Greek elements ἁβρός (habros) meaning "splendid" (a chiefly poetic word which also meant "graceful, delicate, pretty" when used to describe women) and νίκη (nike) "victory".
HabrosyneΑβροσυνηfAncient Greek Derived from Greek αβρος (habros) "delicate, refined" and συνη (syne) "joined with, perceived with".
Hadeia῾ΑδεῖαfAncient Greek From ἁδεῖα (hadeia), the Doric Greek form of the adjective ἡδεῖα (hedeia) meaning "pleasant" (feminine form of ἡδύς (hedys)). This name was borne by a sister-in-law of Lysimachus, one of the Diadochi of Alexander the Great.
HadiasmAncient Greek A combonation of the Greek names Hades, meaning "dark", and Dios (base of the Greek name Dion, meaning "tyrant".
Hagnothea῾Αγνοθέα, ἉγνοθέαfAncient Greek Derived from the Greek elements ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning "pure, chaste, holy" and θεά (thea) "goddess" (feminine form of θεός (theos).
HalcyoneusmGreek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Ἁλκυονεύς (Halkyoneus), which is the masculine form of Halkyone (see Halcyone). In real life, Halcyoneus (also called Alcyoneus) was a son of Antigonus Gonatas, king of Macedonia (3rd century BC).
HarmoxenosἉρμόξενοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun ἅρμα (harma) meaning "chariot" or the Greek verb ἁρμόζω (harmozo) meaning "to join, to fit together". Also compare the related Greek nouns ἁρμή (harme) and ἁρμός (harmos), which both mean "joining, junction".... [more]
HecataeusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hekataios. Bearers of this name include Greek historian Hecataeus of Miletus (5th century BC) and Greek philosopher Hecataeus of Abdera (4th century BC).
HedoneἩδονήfGreek Mythology, Ancient Greek Means "pleasure" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Hedone is personified as a goddess of pleasure, enjoyment and delight, as the daughter born from the union of Eros (personification of love) and Psyche (personification of the soul)... [more]
Hedyle῾ΗδύληfAncient Greek Derivative of Greek ἡδύς (hedys) meaning "pleasant".
HegelochosἩγέλοχοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegemachosἩγέμαχοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegemonἩγήμων, ἩγέμωνmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών (hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [more]
HegesandrosἩγήσανδροςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesianaxἩγησιάναξmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesiasἩγησίαςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [more]
HegesiklesἩγησικλῆςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesileosἩγησίλεωςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesilochosἩγησίλοχοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [more]
HegesimachosἩγησιμάχοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesipposἩγήσιπποςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesipyleἩγησιπύληfAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegesistratosἩγησίστρατοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις (hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
HegestratosἩγέστρατοςmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [more]
Hekateros῾Εκατερός, ἙκάτεροςmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Possibly derived from Greek ἑκατερίς (hekateris), the name of a type of rustic dance which involved quickly moving hands. It has also been suggested that this may be a corruption of Greek ἑκ Δώρου (ek Dorou) meaning "of Doros", or may mean "each of two".
Hekatodoros῾ΕκατόδωροςmAncient Greek The first element is derived from either Greek ἑκατόν (hekaton) meaning "hundred", or from the name of the goddess Hecate. The second element derives from δωρον (doron) meaning "gift", giving this name the meaning of either "gift of Hecate" or "one hundred gifts".
Hekatokles῾ΕκατοκλῆςmAncient Greek Possibly derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hecate combined with κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
HekatomnosΕκατομνως, ῾Εκατόμνως, ἙκατόμνοςmAncient Greek Possibly derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hecate combined with an element that derives from either ὄμνυμι (omnumi) meaning "to swear, to take an oath", or μιμνήσκω (mimnesko) meaning "to remind, remember; to give heed to".
Hekatonymos῾ΕκατώνυμοςmAncient Greek The first element is derived from either Greek ἑκατόν (hekaton) meaning "hundred", or from the name of the goddess Hecate. The second element derives from ονομα (onoma) meaning "name".
Heliko῾ΕλικώfAncient Greek From Greek ἕλιξ (helix) meaning "twisted, curved, spiral-shaped" (genitive ἑλικός (helikos)).
HelikonisἙλικωνίςfAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Means "of Helikon, Heliconian" in Greek (see Helikon). This was an epithet of the Muses in Greek mythology, because Mount Helikon in Boeotia was sacred to them... [more]
HelioklesἩλιοκλῆςmAncient Greek Means "glorious sun", derived from Greek ἥλιος (helios) "sun" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory."
Hellanis῾ΕλλανίςfAncient Greek Doric Greek variant of Ἑλληνίς (Hellenis), an Attic Greek vocabulary word meaning "Greek woman", the feminine form of Ἕλλην (Hellen) (see Ellada).
Hellanokrates῾ΕλλανοκράτηςmAncient Greek Derived from Greek Ἕλλην (Hellen) meaning "a Greek" (genitive ἕλλανος (hellanos)) and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
HerandrosἭρανδροςmAncient Greek Ancient Greek name which apparently consists of the name of the goddess Hera combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]
HerastratosἩράστρατοςmAncient Greek Means "army of Hera", derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
HermaiaἙρμαΐαfAncient Greek Feminine form of Hermaios. In ancient Greece, Hermaia was also the name of several annual festivals that were held in honour of the god Hermes.
HermaiosἙρμαῖοςmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἑρμαῖος (hermaios) or Ἑρμαῖος (Hermaios) meaning "of Hermes".
HermarchosmAncient Greek Derived from the name Hermes and either the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source"... [more]
HermarchusmAncient Greek An ancient Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school who later became head of the school after Epicurus. ... [more]
HermesandrosἙρμήσανδροςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
HermesianaxἙρμησιάναξmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
HermesilaosἙρμησίλαοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
HermesilochosἙρμησίλοχοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes 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]
HermipposἝρμιπποςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
HermippusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hermippos. This name was borne by an Athenian playwright from the 5th century BC as well as by a saint from the 4th century AD.
HermodikeἙρμοδίκηfAncient Greek Feminine form of Hermodikos. This was the name of a daughter of king Agamemnon of Cyme, who later became the wife of king Midas of Phrygia (8th century BC).
HermodikosἙρμόδικοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
HermodorosἙρμόδωροςmAncient Greek Means "gift of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
HermodorusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hermodoros. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC and by a Greek architect from the 2nd century BC.
HermodotosἙρμόδοτοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
HermodotusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hermodotos. This name was borne by an obscure Greek poet from the court of king Antigonus I Monophthalmus of Macedon (4th century BC).
HermoklesἙρμοκλῆςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
HermokreonἙρμοκρέωνmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Epic Greek noun κρέων (kreon) meaning "king" (see Kreon).
HermolochosἙρμόλοχοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes 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]
HermolykosἙρμόλυκοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with either the Greek noun λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη (lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight".
HermonaxἙρμῶναξ, ἙρμόναξmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
HermophantosἙρμόφαντοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
HermophilosἙρμόφιλοςmAncient Greek Means "friend of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
HermotheosἙρμόθεοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".
HermotimosἙρμότιμοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
HermotimusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hermotimos. A notable bearer of this name was Hermotimus of Clazomenae, an ancient Greek philosopher from the 6th century BC.
HermoxenosἙρμόξενοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
HerodikosἩρόδικοςmAncient Greek Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun δίκη (dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".