Ancient Greek Submitted Names

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Megistophron Μεγιστόφρων 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 Μέγιστος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest".... [more]
Megistotimos Μεγιστότιμος 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 Μελανιππίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Melanippos" in Greek, derived from the name Melanippos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Melankomas Μελαγκόμας 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 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.
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 Μελέαγρος 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 Μελήσανδρος 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 Μελήσιππος 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 Μέλητος 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 Μέλισσος 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 Μέμνων 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 Μηναγόρας 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 Μέναιχμος 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 Μηνᾶς 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 Μενέδημος 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 Μενεκλῆς 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 Μενεκράτης 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 Μενέμαχος 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
derives from the Ancient Greek μήνη (mene) Μένιος (menios), meaning "lunar, the moon." In a broad sense, it can also be interpreted as "monthly." Menaeum (Italian: Mineo) is a town and village in the Province of Catania, part of the Sicily.
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.
Menexenos Μενέξενος 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 Μένιππος 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 Μηνόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Menodora.
Menodotos Μηνόδοτος m Ancient Greek
Given name with the elements (mene) "moon" and (dotos) "given".
Menon Μενων m Ancient Greek
Menon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Menophilos Μηνόφιλος m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of the moon", from Greek μήνη (mene) meaning "moon" and φίλος (philos) meaning "friend".... [more]
Mestor Μήστωρ 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 Μεταγένης 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]
Metrobios Μητρόβιος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements μήτηρ (meter) "mother" and βίος (bios) "life" in turn meaning "life of the mother, mother's life"... [more]
Metrocles m Ancient Greek
Metrocles (Greek: Μητροκλῆς; fl. c. 325 BC) was a Cynic philosopher from Maroneia. He studied in Aristotle’s Lyceum under Theophrastus, and eventually became a follower of Crates of Thebes, who married Metrocles’ sister Hipparchia... [more]
Metrodoros Μητρόδωρος 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 Μικύθος 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 Μίλων 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 Μιθραῖος m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraya.
Mithraustes Μιθραύστης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithravahista.
Mithrobarzanes Μιθροβαρζάνης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithrabarzana.
Mithrobuzanes Μιθροβαυζάνης, Μιθραβαυζάνης, Μιθροβουζάνης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Miθrabaujanah.
Mithropastes Μιθρωπάστης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraupasta.
Mithropaustes Μιθροπαύστης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraupasta.
Mithrostes Μιθρώστης, Μητρώστης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithravahista.
Mitraios Μιτραῖος m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithraya.
Mitraphernes Μιτραφέρνης, Μιθραφέρνης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithrafarnah.
Mitrobates Μιτροβάτης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Old Persian Mithrapata.
Mnasilochos Μνασίλοχος m Ancient Greek
Variant of Mnesilochos.
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 Μνήμων 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 Μνήσαρχος 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 Μνησαρέτη 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 Μνησικλῆς 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 Μνησίλοχος 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 Μνησιστρατη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory" (cf. Mnesos) combined with στρατος (stratos) "army".
Mnesitheos Μνησίθεος 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 Μοιρώ 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 Μοιροκλῆς 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]
Monima f Ancient Greek, Spanish (Rare), Catalan (Rare)
Variant transcription and Spanish and Catalan form of Monime.
Monime Μονίμη 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 Μόνιμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective μόνιμος (monimos) meaning "staying in one's place, stable, steadfast".
Monomachos Μονομάχος 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 Μόσχα f Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived from Greek μόσχος (moschos) "calf, young bull" (compare Moschion, Moscho).
Moschina Μοσχίνα f Ancient Greek
Feminine derivative of Moschion, or a related name.
Moschion Μοσχίων 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 Μόσχος m Ancient Greek
Mousaios Μουσαῖος 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 Μουσογένης 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 Μουσοκλῆς 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 Μυῖα 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 Μύρμηξ m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun μύρμηξ (myrmex) meaning "ant". This name was predominantly bestowed upon men.
Myro Μυρώ 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 Μυρωνίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Myron" in Greek, derived from the name Myron combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Myrsine Μυρσίνη f Ancient Greek
Means "myrtle" in Greek.
Myrtale Μυρτάλη 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 Μυρτίλος 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 Μυρτίς 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 Μυσία 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 Νάβις 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 Ναός 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 Ναυσικύδης m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ναυσικύδης (Nausikydes).
Nausigenes Ναυσιγένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek γενής (genes) meaning "born".... [more]
Nausikrates Ναυσικράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" (compare Nausicaa) and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power, strength"... [more]
Nausimachos Ναυσίμαχος 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 Ναυσίνικος m Ancient Greek
Means "victorious ship", derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship" combined with Greek νικη (nike) "victory".
Nausiphanes Ναυσῐφᾰ́νης m Ancient Greek
Derived from ναῦς (naûs) meaning “a boat” and φαίνω (phaínō) meaning “appear”.
Neaira Νέαιρα 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 Νέανδρος 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 Νέαρχος 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 Νέαρχος 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 Νεοβούλη 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.
Neocles Νεοκλῆς m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Neokles.
Neokles Νεοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Means "new glory" in Ancient Greek, from the elements neos "new" and kleos "glory".
Neonilla f Ancient Greek (?), Russian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Likely derived from the Greek element νεος (neos) meaning "new". This was the name of a 3rd-century Syrian saint, supposedly martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Decius along with her husband Terence and their seven children.
Neophron Νεόφρων 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 Νεωρίς f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek νεώρεον (neoreon) meaning "to be overseer of a dockyard".
Nestorios Νεστόριος 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 Νικαρέτη 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 Νικήτας 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 Νικαγόρας 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 Νικαία 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 Νικαίνετος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
Nikaios Νίκαιος 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 Νίκαρχος 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 Νικαρέτη f Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the goddess Nike and ἀρετή (aretê) meaning "goodness, virtue".
Nikarete Νικαρέτη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and αρετη (arete) "virtue, excellence". Original form of Nicarete.
Nikas Νικᾶς 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 Νικασαγόρας 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 Νικασία 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 Νικασίας m Ancient Greek
Variant of Nikasios. Also compare the related name Nikesias.
Nikasiboulos Νικασίβουλος 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 Νικασιχάρης 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 Νικασίχορος 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 Νικασίδαμος 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 Νικασίδικος 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 Νικασικλῆς 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 Νικασικράτης 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 Νικασίλαος 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 Νικασίμαχος 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 Νικασιμένης 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 Νικάσιος m Ancient Greek
There are several possibilities for the etymology of this name, which are all related to each other.... [more]
Nikasipolis Νικασίπολις 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 Νικασίππος 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 Νικασίτιμος 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 Νικάτωρ 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 Νικήρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective ἐρατός (eratos) meaning "lovely" (see Erato).
Nikesermos Νικήσερμος 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 Νικησίας 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 Νικησίβουλος 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 Νικησίδημος 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 Νικησίδικος 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 Νικησικράτης 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 Νικησιφῶν 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 Νικησίπολις 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 Νικήσιππος 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]
Nikippe Νικίππη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Nikippos.
Nikippos Νίκιππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Nikoboulos Νικόβουλος 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 Νικοχάρης 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 Νικόχορος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".
Nikodoros Νικόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Nikokles Νικοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Nikokrates Νικοκράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Nikokreon Νικοκρέων 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 Νικολέων m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion".
Nikolochos Νικόλοχος 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]
Nikomache Νικομάχη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Nikomachos.
Nikomenes Νικομένης 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 Νικοφῶν 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 Νικοσθένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
Nikoteles Νικοτέλης 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 Νικότιμος 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 Νοσσίς f Ancient Greek
This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek poet.
Noumenios Νουμήνιος 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 Νουμήνιος 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 Νυμφερως m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νύμφη (nymphe) "bride" and ἔρως (eros) "love".
Nymphicus Νυμφικός m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Νυμφικός (Nymphikos), apparently a genitive form of Nymphe (see Nympha).
Nymphike Νυμφική f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Nymphikos (see Nymphicus).
Nymphis Νύμφις 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 Νύμφιος 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 Νυμφόδωρος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφόδωρος (Nymphodoros), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δωρον (doron) "gift".
Nymphodotus Νυμφόδοτος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφοδοτος (Nymphodotos), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δοτος (dotos) "given".
Nysos Διόνυσος 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 Οἰκλῆς 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 Οἰνάνθη f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun οἰνάνθη (oinanthe) meaning "inflorescence of the grapevine" as well as "vine" and "dropwort".... [more]
Oinophilos Οἰνόφιλος m Ancient Greek
Means "lover of wine", derived from Greek οινος (oinos) meaning "wine" combined with Greek φιλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Okkelo Οκκελώ 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".
Olympiodora Ὀλυμπιοδώρα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Olympiodoros.
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.
Olympios ὈΛΎΜΠΙΟΣ m Ancient Greek
Variant of Olympos.
Olyntheus Ὀλυνθεύς 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 Ὀνησᾶς 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 Ὀνομακλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements (onoma) ''name'' and (kleos) ''glory'' which means ''glorious name''.
Onomakritos Ὀνομάκριτος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὄνομα (onoma) "name" combined with Greek κριτης (krites) "judge, critic."
Onomarchos Ὀνόμαρχος 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 Ὀνόμαστος 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 Ὀφέλανδρος 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 Ὠφελιάδας m Ancient Greek (Rare)
Derived from Greek ὠφελέω (ôpheleô) meaning "to help, aid, succour, be of use".
Ophelime Ὠφελίμη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὠφέλιμος (ophelimos) meaning "helping, aiding, useful, beneficial".
Ophelion Ὠφελίων, Ὀφελίων 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 Ὀπώρα f Ancient Greek
Means "autumn, fruit", from the Ancient Greek Ὀπώρα ('opṓra' "autumn, fruit"). 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]
Orontobates Ὀροντοβάτης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Hellenised form of Old Persian Arvantapātah.
Orontopates Ὀροντοπάτης m Ancient Greek, Old Persian (Hellenized)
Variant form of Orontobates.
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 Ὄρσιππος 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 Ὀρθαγόρας 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 Ὀξύμαχος 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 Ὀξυμένης 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 Ὀξύθεμις 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 Παλαίμων 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 Παλλαδία f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Palladios.
Palladius Παλλάδιος 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 Παμβώ 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]
Pamphile Παμφίλη 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 Παναίτιος 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 Πανδαρεύς, Πανδάρεος, Πανδάρεως 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 Πάνδωρος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name with the elements πᾶν (pan) "all" and δῶρον (doron) "gift" meaning "all gifted"... [more]
Pantacles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pantakles. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Pantacles of Athens, who won the stadion race at respectively the 21st Olympiad (696 BC) and the 22nd Olympiad (692 BC).
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