Ancient Greek Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Ancient Greek.
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Dexius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dexios. In Greek mythology, Dexius was the father of the Achaean Iphinous.
Dia f Greek Mythology
Means "heavenly, divine" in Greek. The name of multiple characters in Greek Mythology.
Diadochos m Ancient Greek
Means "successor" in Greek. This was borne by a 5th-century Byzantine saint.
Diagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek διά (dia) "across, through", but Greek Διος (Dios) "of Zeus" is also a possibility... [more]
Dianoia f Ancient Greek
From Greek διάνοια (dianoia) meaning "thought, intellect".
Dicaearchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dikaiarchos. A notable bearer of this name was the philosopher Dicaearchus of Messana (3rd century BC), who had been a student of Aristotle.
Dicaeopolis m & f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Theatre
Latinized form of Dikaiopolis. This was the name of the male protagonist of Aristophanes' play The Acharnians, which was produced in 425 BC.
Dice f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
Latinized form of Dike. It was occasionally used as a given name in the English-speaking world of the 1800s.
Dictynna f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Δίκτυννα (Diktynna) which was associated with Greek δίκτυα (diktya) "hunting nets". This was an epithet of the Cretan goddess Britomartis, allegedly given for the fishermen's nets into which she leaped from Mount Dikte on Crete... [more]
Dictys m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Δίκτυς (Diktys) meaning "of the nets", from δίκτυον (diktyon) "fishing-net". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, notably the fisherman of the island Seriphos who "with his net drew to land the chest in which were enclosed Perseus and his mother Danaë".
Didachos m Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of Didacus.
Didyme f & m Ancient Greek, Literature, French (Rare, Archaic)
As a feminine Ancient Greek name, this is the feminine form of Didymos. It was borne by a mistress of the 3rd-century BC Egyptian king Ptolemy II Philadelphus... [more]
Didymos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δίδυμος (didymos) meaning "twin, double."
Didymus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Didymos. Didymus the Blind was an ecclesiastical writer from the 4th century AD.
Dika f Ancient Greek
δικη (diké) "justice"
Dikaia f Ancient Greek
δικαία (dikaia) "righteous, fair, just, lawful"
Dikaiarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Dikaiopatra f Ancient Greek
δίκαιος (dikaios) "righteous, fair, just, lawful" + πατήρ (pater) "father"
Dikaiopolis m & f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δικαιόπολις (dikaiopolis) meaning "strict in public faith", which consists of the Greek adjective δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun πόλις (polis) meaning "city".
Dinocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinokrates. This name was borne by a Greek architect from the 4th century BC.
Dinomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinomachos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek philosopher.
Dinon m Ancient Greek
Of unknown etymology, name borne by an ancient Greek historian (fl. c. 360–340 BC).
Dinophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinophilos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 1st century AD.
Dinostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Deinostratos. This name was borne by a Greek mathematician from the 4th century BC.
Dio m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Italian
Latinized form of Dion. In modern-day Italy, this name is also a short form of Diodato, Dionisio and other names starting with Dio-.... [more]
Diodemos m Ancient Greek
Means "the people of Zeus", derived from Greek Διος (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with Greek δημος (demos) meaning "the people".
Diodemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), English (American, Archaic)
Latinized form of Diodemos. A known bearer of this name was the American lawyer Diodemus Socrates Dorn (1860–1913), the father of the American textile designer Marion Dorn (1896-1964).
Diogenianos m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Diogenianus. This was the name of a Greek grammarian from Heraclea, who lived in the 2nd century AD.
Diognetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with the Greek adjective γνητός (gnetos) meaning "born". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb γίγνομαι (gignomai) meaning "to come into being, to be born"... [more]
Diognetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diognetos. A known bearer of this name was Diognetus of Croton, who won the stadion race during the 58th Olympiad in 548 BC.
Diognis m Ancient Greek
Variant of Diogenes. Also compare the related name Theognis.
Diokleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Diokles.
Diokletianos m Late Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek
Hellenized form of Diocletianus (see Diocletian).
Diona f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Albanian
Latinization of Dione 1 as well as the Albanian form of the name.
Dionassa f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and ἄνασσα (anassa) "queen, lady" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "master, lord").
Dionysodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dionysodoros. This name was borne by Dionysodorus of Caunus, an ancient Greek mathematician from the 2nd century BC.
Diopatra f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diopatre. This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology.
Diopatre f Greek Mythology
The name of a naiad of a spring of the river Sperkheios on Mount Othrys in Malis (northern Greece). She was loved by the god Poseidon, who transformed her sisters into poplar-trees in order to seduce her unhindered... [more]
Diope f Greek Mythology
Diope was the daughter of Triptolemos. The name itself derives from Διος (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and ωψ (ops) "face, eye".
Diopeithes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" 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]
Diophanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (dios) "of Zeus" and φανης (phanes) "appearing".
Diophantos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διος (Dios) "of Zeus" combined with Greek φαντός (phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Diophantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diophantos. This name was borne by a Greek mathematician from the 3rd century AD.
Diophilos m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of Zeus", derived from Greek Διος (Dios) "of Zeus" combined with Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover".
Dioscorides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dioskorides. This was the name of a Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC.
Dioscorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dioskoros. Bearers of this name include two Coptic Popes of Alexandria (5th and 6th century AD) and the Egyptian poet Flavius Dioscorus of Aphrodito (6th century AD).
Dioscurides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dioskourides. Bearers of this name include a Greek general from the 4th century BC and a Greco-Roman gem cutter from the 1st century AD.
Dioskorides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Dioskoros" in Greek, derived from the name Dioskoros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Dioskoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with the Greek noun κόρος (koros) meaning "son, boy, lad."
Dioskourides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Dioskouros" in Greek, derived from the name Dioskouros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Dioskouros m Ancient Greek
Epic and Ionic Greek form of Dioskoros, because it contains κοῦρος (kouros), which is the Epic and Ionic Greek form of κόρος (koros) meaning "son, boy, lad."
Diotima f Ancient Greek, German, Literature
Feminine form of Diotimos. Greek seer and philosopher Diotima of Mantinea was Socrates' teacher in Plato's 'Symposium'. The name also belonged to characters in Robert Musil's 'The Man without Qualities' and Hölderlin's novel 'Hyperion', the latter of which inspired a score by Italian composer Luigi Nono: 'Fragmente-Stille, an Diotima' (1980).
Diotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Διός (Dios) meaning "of Zeus" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Diotimus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Diotimos. This name was borne by a Stoic philosopher from the 1st century BC.
Diotrephes m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Derived from Greek Διος (Dios) "of Zeus" combined with Greek τρέφω (trepho) "to nourish, to feed" (also see Trophimus)... [more]
Dirce f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Latinized form of Greek Δίρκη (Dirkê), which is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek δι- (di-) "two, twofold, in two" and ῥήγνυμι (rhêgnumi) "to break asunder, rend, shatter"... [more]
Dius m Greek Mythology
Derived from Δῖος (dios) meaning "divine".
Dodone f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Dodone was said to be one of the Oceanid nymphs (the daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys), after whom the ancient city of Dodona was named. The 6th century AD grammarian Stephanus of Byzantium (s.v. Δωδὠνη), writes that according to Thrasyboulos (FHG II 464, a), as reported by Epaphroditus (fr... [more]
Dolion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δόλιος (dolios) meaning "crafty, deceitful, treacherous", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολιόω (dolioo) meaning "to lure, to deceive, to use deceit"... [more]
Dolios m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective δόλιος (dolios) meaning "crafty, deceitful, treacherous", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολιόω (dolioo) meaning "to lure, to deceive, to use deceit"... [more]
Dolius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dolios. In Greek mythology, Dolius is one of Penelope's slaves.
Dolon m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δόλος (dolos), which literally means "bait" and has a figurative meaning of "deceit, guile, treachery, trickery". For more information, please see Dolos... [more]
Dolopion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb δολοπεύω (dolopeuo) meaning "to plot", which itself is closely related to the Greek verb δολόω (doloo) meaning "to beguile, to ensnare" as well as "to corrupt, to adulterate"... [more]
Dolos m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun δόλος (dolos), which literally means "bait" and has a figurative meaning of "deceit, guile, treachery, trickery". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δολόω (doloo) meaning "to beguile, to ensnare" as well as "to corrupt, to adulterate"... [more]
Dolus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Dolos. In Greek mythology, Dolus is the spirit of trickery and guile.
Dorixenos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain. The Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift" is the most obvious candidate, but it is also possible that the first element is connected to the Greek tribe of the Dorians in some way, such as via the Greek adjective Δωρικός (Dorikos) meaning "Dorian, Doric" (also compare Doris)... [more]
Doryclus m Greek Mythology
Derived from δόρῠ (doru) meaning "wood, tree" and κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Dorymenes m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek δόρυ (dory) "wood, tree" or "spear" combined with μενος (menos) "power, strength, spirit".
Dotis m & f Greek Mythology
Dotis (male), son of Asterius and Amphictyone (herself daughter of Phthius)... [more]
Douris m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from δουρός (douros), which is the Epic Greek genitive singular of the Greek noun δόρυ (dory) meaning "wood, tree, stem" as well as "spear, lance, pole". Also compare the Epic Greek adjective δούρειος (doureios) meaning "wooden".
Doxa f Ancient Greek, Greek
From Greek δόξα (doxa) meaning "glory, renown, honour". It is also used in modern Greek as a short form of Evdoxia.
Drosera f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δρόσος (drosos) meaning "dew, dewdrops". This was the name of a naiad in Greek myth.
Dryas m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "oak".
Dryope f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek δρῦς (drys) meaning "tree, oak" combined with Greek οψ (ops) "voice" or Greek ωψ (ops) "face, eye". This name was borne by at least five characters in Greek mythology, the best known being the daughter of king Dryops of Oeta, who was turned into a black poplar tree by the god Apollo.
Dryops m Greek Mythology
This name is either derived from Greek δρύοψ (dryops) meaning "woodpecker", or it is a masculine form of Dryope. This name was borne by two characters in Greek mythology: one was king Dryops of Oeta, the other was a son of king Priam of Troy.
Dula f Ancient Greek
Short form of Theodula.
Duris m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Douris. A notable bearer of this name was Duris of Samos (3rd century BC), a Greek historian who at some point became tyrant of Samos.
Dynamene f Greek Mythology, Theatre
Means "she who can" or "the capable one" from Greek δυναμένη (dynamenê), a participle of the verb δύναμαι (dynamai) "to be able, to have power, be strong enough". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids... [more]
Dynamis f Ancient Greek
From Greek δύναμις (dynamis) meaning "power".
Dyrrhachius m Greek Mythology
A son of Poseidon and Melissa, from whom the town of Dyrrachium derived its name; for formerly it was called Epidamnus, after the father of Melissa. (Paus. vi. 10, in fin.; Steph. Byz. s. v. Durrachion.)
Dysis f Greek Mythology
Means "sunset" in Greek. She was the eleventh of the twelve Horae, goddesses of the hours, who presided over the hour of sunset.
Dysnomia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek dys "bad, wrong, difficult" and Greek nomos "custom, tradition, moral law". In Greek mythology, Dysnomia is the personification of lawlessness.
Éaque m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Aiakos via its latinized form Aeacus.
Echembrotos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἔχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess" and βροτός (brotos) meaning "mortal man, human being".
Echephron m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἔχω (echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Echion m Greek Mythology
This name is either derived from Greek ἔχις (echis) meaning "viper" or from Greek ἔχω (echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". Echion is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a suitor of Penelope.
Echione f Greek Mythology
Possibly a feminine form of Echion. In the Fabulae attributed to Hyginus, this name is listed as belonging to a female hound of Actaeon (who was killed by his own hounds after the goddess Diana changed him into a stag).
Ecphantides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ekphantides. This was the name of a Greek comic playwright from the 5th century BC.
Ecphantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ekphantos. A known bearer of this name was the Greek philosopher Ecphantus the Pythagorean (4th century BC). It is not certain whether he actually existed; some argue that he was actually a character in dialogues written by the Greek philosopher and astronomer Heraclides Ponticus (4th century BC).
Edonus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Edonus was the ancestor of the Edonians in Thrace and Thracian Macedonia. He was the son of Ares (god of war) and Calliope (muse of epic poetry).
Egyptia f Obscure (Rare), Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
From Aegyptia, the Latinized form of Greek Αἰγυπτία (Aigyptia) meaning "of Egypt". This may be used as a given name in reference to Saint Mary of Egypt, sometimes known as Maria Aegyptia... [more]
Eido f Greek Mythology, Theatre
Meaning 'beauty'.... [more]
Eidothea f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph desired by Poseidon. The name is derived from the suffix element ειδο (eido-), perhaps meaning "knowing" or "shapely", and the element θεα (thea) meaning "goddess".
Eidyia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek εἶδος (eidos) meaning "to see" or "to know". In Greek mythology she was the mother of the sorceress Medea, and may have personified 'the magical power of the eye, which in Greek superstition was the source of the witch's supernatural power - strengthened by the beams of the ancestral sun.'
Eione f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἠϊών (eion) meaning "shore, beach, sea-bank". This was the name of one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Eirenikos m Late Greek
From Greek εἰρηνικός (eirenikos) meaning "peaceful", literally "of peace, for peace". It was borne by Theodore II Eirenikos (died 1216), a high-ranking Byzantine official during the reign of Emperor Alexios III Angelos.
Ekecheiria f Greek Mythology
From Ancient Greek ἐκεχειρία (ekekheiria) "truce, armistice". In Greek mythology, this was the name of the personification of truce, armistice, and cessation of hostilities. She was honoured during the ancient Olympic Games, when an armistice was called between city states for the duration of the games.
Ekekheiria f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Ekecheiria.
Ekphantides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Ekphantos" in Greek, derived from the name Ekphantos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Ekphantos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἔκφαντος (ekphantos) meaning "shown forth, revealed", which consists of the Greek preposition ἐκ (ek) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" and the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible"... [more]
Elaphia f Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name known from various limestone inscriptions in the vicinity of Nevinne, Laodicea Combusta, Phrygia in Asia Minor.... [more]
Elaphiaia f Greek Mythology
Alteration of Alpheiaia, influenced by Greek ἔλαφος (elaphos) "deer". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, under which she was worshipped in Elis.
Elaphina f Ancient Greek
Apparently derived from Greek ἔλαφος (elaphos) meaning "deer".
Electryone f Greek Mythology
Meaning "rooster" or "amber". The Doric form of Electryone, Alectrona, is the feminine genitive of Αλεκτορ, Alektor, the Greek word for 'rooster', while Electryone itself is more similar to Ἠλέκτρα, Elektra, meaning 'amber'... [more]
Eleos f Greek Mythology
From Greek ἔλεος (eleos) meaning "mercy, pity, compassion". In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity, mercy, clemency and compassion. Her opposite was Anaideia, the goddess of ruthlessness.
Elephantis f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐλέφας (elephas) meaning "elephant". The name of a Greek poet and physician who was renowned in classical literature, likely not her real name as taking animal names was common at the time... [more]
Elephenor m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἐλέφας (elephas) meaning "elephant" as well as "ivory" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man". As such, the meaning of this name is either "elephant of a man" or "man made of ivory", both of which imply a man who is very strong, sturdy and possibly gigantic.... [more]
Elete f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Horai, goddesses associated with the hours of a day and the months of a year. The name is of unknown etymology but could be related to the word αλετος (aletos) meaning "grinding" or alternatively λιτη (lite) meaning "prayer".
Eleuther m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
In Greek Mythology, Eleuther was the son of the god Apollo and Aithusa or Aethusa. It could also be an anglicized form of Eleutherius or Eleutherios.
Eleutheris f Ancient Greek
Eleutheria "liberty, freedom" (see Eleutherius)
Elisio m Italian, Greek Mythology (Italianized)
Variant of Eliseo and Italian form of Elysium.
Elius f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
From Greek and Roman Mythology.... [more]
Elpenor m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἐλπίς (elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" (see Elpis) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Elpidephoros m Late Greek
Means "bringing hope", derived from Greek ελπις (elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Elpidephorus m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Elpidephoros. This name was borne by Elpidephorus of Persia, a martyr and saint from the 4th century AD.
Elpidice f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Greek ἐλπίς (elpis) "hope" and δίκη (dike) "justice".
Elpinike f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐλπίς (elpis) meaning "hope" and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Elpinoe f Ancient Greek
From the word ελπίδα meaning hope and νόημα meaning meaning
Elymas m Biblical Greek, Biblical
Hellenized form of a masculine given name of which the meaning and origin is (so far) uncertain. This name is best known for being the name of Elymas, a Jewish sorcerer (who is also known as Bar-Jesus) who is mentioned in chapter 13 of Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament... [more]
Emathion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Homeric Greek adjective ἠμαθόεις (emathoeis) meaning "sandy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἄμαθος (amathos) meaning "sand, dust, sandy soil"... [more]
Empedia f Ancient Greek
Feminine equivalent of Empedion.
Empedion m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἔμπεδος (empedos) meaning "steadfast", literally "(firm) on the feet".
Empedocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Empedokles. This name was notably borne by a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from the 5th century BC.
Empedokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἔμπεδος (empedos) meaning "stable, steady, steadfast" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Empedonika f Ancient Greek
Empedos "steadfast" + nike "victory"
Empeiria f Ancient Greek
From Greek empeiria "experience, adeptness".
Empeirikos m Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐμπειρικός (empeirikos) meaning "experienced".... [more]
Empiricus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late Roman
Latinized form of Empeirikos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greco-Roman philosopher Sextus Empiricus (3rd century AD).
Empusa f Greek Mythology
Probably pre-Greek in origin, though folk etymology derives it from ἕν (hén) "one" and‎ πούς (pous) "foot". This was the name of a shape-shifting spectre and companion of Hecate in Greek mythology, said to have a single leg made of either copper or a donkey’s leg.
Enarete f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐνάρετος (enaretos) meaning "virtuous, productive", literally "in virtue" from the preposition ἐν (en) "in" and‎ ἀρετή (arete) "virtue"... [more]
Enceladus m Greek Mythology
A giant in Greek Mythology. Offspring of Gaia and Uranus. This is also the name of one of Saturn’s moons.
Endeïs f Greek Mythology
Dialectal form of Engaios (Ἐγγαῖος) meaning "in the Earth".
Enodia f Greek Mythology
Means "on the road" or "the one in the streets", derived from Greek ἐν (en) meaning "in, on, at" and ὁδός (hodos) meaning "road, way, journey"... [more]
Enyalius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "warlike" in Greek. Enyalius was a minor god of war and the son of the war god and goddess Ares and Enyo.
Eolus m Greek Mythology
Hercules had a best friend of which went by the name of Eolus.
Eone f Greek Mythology, American (South, Archaic), English (Australian, Archaic)
In Greek mythology, Eone was a Thespian princess as one of the fifty daughters of King Thespius.
Eosphoros m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἠώς (eos) "dawn" (see also Eos) combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Epainetos m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπαινετός (epainetos) meaning "praised, praiseworthy, laudable", itself a derivative of the Greek noun ἔπαινος (epainos) meaning "approval, praise, commendation"... [more]
Epainista f Ancient Greek
Epainos "commendation, praise" + istes "concerned with, one who is"
Epameinondas m Ancient Greek, Greek
Derived in part from Greek επι (epi) "on, upon, towards" and ἀμείνων (ameinôn) "better". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Theban statesman and general.
Epaminondas m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Latinized form and modern Greek transcription of Epameinondas. This name was borne by a general and statesman of 4th-century BC Greece who transformed the ancient Greek city-state of Thebes, leading it out of Spartan subjugation into a preeminent position in Greek politics... [more]
Epander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Epandros. This was the name of an Indo-Greek king from the 1st century BC.
Epandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) "upon, on" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
Epaphrodita f Ancient Greek (Latinized, ?)
Possibly a Latinized form of Greek Επαφροδιτη (Epaphrodite), a feminine equivalent of Epaphroditos.
Eparchis f Ancient Greek
Epi "over, above" + archos "ruler"
Epenetus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, English (Puritan)
Variant of Epaenetus, which is the latinized form of the Greek name Epainetos.
Ephesia f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Ephesius. Also see the Italian form Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephialtes m Greek Mythology
Means "nightmare" in Greek; said to literally mean "he who jumps upon" due to its association with the verb ἐφάλλομαι (ephallomai) "to jump at, to throw oneself onto somebody" (itself from ἐπι- (epi-) "on, upon" and ἅλλομαι (hallomai) "to leap, to jump"), but possibly related to ἠπίαλος (epialos) meaning "ague, fever"... [more]
Ephippos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἔφιππος (ephippos) meaning "on horseback, riding, mounted", which consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Ephippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ephippos. Known bearers of this name include the Greek comic poet Ephippus of Athens (4th century BC) and the Greek historian Ephippus of Olynthus (4th century BC).
Ephyra f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph of the town of Ephyraia (Corinth) on the Isthmos. The name is either taken from that place or means "fiery", from the element φυρα (phyra).
Epianassa f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "on, upon" and ᾰ̓́νασσᾰ (anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "lord, master").
Epicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Possibly derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "on, upon, over" and κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κέκαστο (kekasto))... [more]
Epichares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπιχαρής (epichares) meaning "gratifying, agreeable". It consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).... [more]
Epicharis f Ancient Greek, French (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Greek ἐπίχαρις (epicharis) meaning "pleasing, charming". This was the name of a 1st-century Roman freedwoman who was a member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the emperor Nero... [more]
Epicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epikles. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens from the 2nd century BC.
Epicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epikrates. A known bearer of this name was Epicrates of Ambracia, a comic poet from the 4th century BC.
Epicydes m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epikydes. This was the name of a Carthaginian general from the 3rd century BC, who was of Greek descent through his father.
Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως (epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος (epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [more]
Epikles m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Epikrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power."
Epiktesis f Ancient Greek
Means "further acquisition, fresh gain" in Greek, from ἐπῐ́ (epi) "in addition" and κτήσις (ktēsis) "possession, acquisition".
Epikydes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπικυδής (epikydes) meaning "glorious, distinguished", which consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun κῦδος (kydos) meaning "glory, renown" (see Thucydides).
Epilycus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epilykos. This name was borne by an Athenian comic poet.
Epilykos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on". The second element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it. The first possibility is that it is derived from Greek λυκου (lykou) "of a wolf", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek λύκος (lykos) "wolf"... [more]
Epimachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Epimachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epimachos. A known bearer of this name was Epimachus of Athens, a renowned Athenian engineer and architect from the 3rd century BC.
Epimeleia f Ancient Greek
From Greek ἐπιμέλεια (epimeleia) meaning "care, attention".
Epimenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μένος (menos) meaning "power, strength, spirit." Also compare the Greek verb ἐπιμένω (epimeno) meaning "to stay on, to tarry" as well as "to persist", which is ultimately derived from the aforementioned ἐπί (epi) combined with the Greek verb μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand".
Epimenides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Epimenes" in Greek, derived from the name Epimenes combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Epinicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epinikos. Bearers of this name include a Greek comic poet (3rd century BC) and an Olympic victor (3rd century AD).
Epinike f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Epinikos.
Epinikos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπίνικος (epinikos) meaning "of victory", which consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Epione f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἤπιος (epios) meaning "soothing". In Greek mythology this was the name of a goddess of healing. She was the wife of the medicine god Asklepios.
Epiphaneios m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek επιφανεια (epiphaneia) meaning "appearance, manifestation", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) "upon, on" combined with Greek φαίνω (phaino) "to reveal, to shine".
Epiphania f History (Ecclesiastical), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ἐπιφάνεια (Epiphaneia), a feminine form of Epiphanes. This name was borne by an 8th-century Italian saint from Pavia... [more]
Epiphron m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπίφρων (epiphron) meaning "thoughtful". It consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Epipole f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Epipole was a daughter of Trachion, of Carystus in Euboea. In the disguise of a man she went with the Greeks against Troy. When Palamedes discovered her sex, she was stoned to death by the Greek army.
Episteme f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη "knowledge, understanding; skill". Saint Episteme was a 3rd-century Syrian Christian martyred under the reign of Decius.
Epistheneia f Ancient Greek
Epi "over, above" + sthenos "vigour, strength"
Epistrophos m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek στρόφος (strophos) meaning "twisted band, twisted cord" as well as "rope". The latter element is etymologically related to the Greek verb στροφάω (strophao) meaning "to turn hither and thither" as well as "to rotate, to twist"... [more]
Epistrophus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Epistrophos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
Epityches m Ancient Greek
From Greek επιτυχία (epitychia) meaning "successful". This is also the name of a genus of butterflies.
Epitychia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Epityches.
Epixena f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Epixenos.
Epixenos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Erael m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Asarelah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Erasinos m Greek Mythology
The name of a River-God of Arkadia and Argos in the Peloponnesos, southern Greece. His name is taken from his river, the river Erasinus, of unknown etymology.
Erasistratus m Ancient Greek
Erasistratus was one of the first anatomists, studying circulation and the nervous system, and living c. 304-250 BCE.
Erasmia f Greek, Late Greek
Derived from Greek ερασμιος (erasmios) meaning "beloved" (compare Erasmos). This name was borne by one of 40 virgin martyrs who were tortured and killed with their teacher Ammon under Licinius, the ruler of Thrace.
Erata f Ancient Greek
Eratos "the lovely one, beloved" (see Erastus)
Eratonassa f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐρατός (eratos) "lovely, beloved" (compare Erato) and ἄνασσα (anassa) "queen, lady" (the feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "master, lord").
Ereuthalion m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐρευθαλέος (ereuthaleos) meaning "reddish, ruddy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἔρευθος (ereuthos) meaning "redness, flush"... [more]
Ergane f Greek Mythology
From Greek ἐργάνη (ergane) meaning "worker" (or "artisan"), a derivative of ἔργον (ergon) "work". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena.
Erginus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology this is the name of several men.
Ergochares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).... [more]
Ergocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ergokles. This was the name of an Athenian strategos (military general) from the 4th century BC.
Ergokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Ergophilos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Ergophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ergophilos. This was the name of an Athenian strategos (military general) from the 4th century BC.
Ergoteles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek noun τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see Aristotle).... [more]
Ergotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [more]
Erichthonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος (Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω (erechthô) "to rend, break"... [more]
Eridanos m Greek Mythology
From the name of a River-God of the mythical northern land of Hyperborea. He was also the god of the constellation Eridanus. The river's name may mean "early burnt" from the elements eri and danos and refer to the myth of Phaethon.
Eridanus m Astronomy, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eridanos. This is the name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere named for a river god in Greek mythology.
Erigeneia f Greek Mythology
Epithet of the Greek goddess Eos meaning "early-born" or "child of dawn", derived from Greek ἦρι (eri) "early in the morning, at early morn" and γενης (genes) "born".
Erigone f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἦρι (eri) meaning "early in the morning, at early morn" and γονή (gone) meaning "birth, offspring". This was the name of two characters in Greek mythology, one being the daughter of Icarius (a prominent Athenian), the other the daughter of Aegisthus and Clytemnestra.
Erigyios m Ancient Greek
The meaning of this name as a whole is not entirely certain. The second element is most likely derived from the Greek adjective γυιός (guios) or (gyios) meaning "lame". Also compare the etymologically related Greek noun γυῖον (guion) or (gyion) meaning "limb"... [more]
Erigyius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Erigyios. This name was borne by an officer in the service of Alexander the Great (4th century BC), who was a naturalized Macedonian of Greek descent... [more]
Erinna f Ancient Greek
Erinna was a poet (poetess) on the island of Telos near Rhodes, said to have been a friend and contemporary of Sappho (600 BC), but she probably belonged to the earlier Alexandrian Period. Her poems have been compared to Homer's, but only fragments remain... [more]
Eriphyle f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "(of a) great nation" in Greek, from the intensive prefix ἐρι- (eri-) "very, much" combined with φυλή (phylê) "race, tribe". In Greek mythology this name was borne by the wife of Amphiaraos and daughter of Lysimache and Talaos, king of Argos.
Erototokos f Greek Mythology
Means "bearer of love" or "producing love", derived from Greek ἔρως (erôs) "love, desire" (genitive ἔρωτος (erôtos); see Eros) and τόκος (tokos) meaning "childbirth, parturition"... [more]
Ersa f Greek Mythology
Doric Greek form of Herse, the Greek goddess of dew whose name ultimately derives from Ἑρση (herse) meaning "dew".
Erykine f Greek Mythology
Epithet of Aphrodite, which is derived from the name of the mountain Eryx in Sicily.
Erysichthon m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "earth tearer".
Erytheia f Greek Mythology
Derived from ἐρῠθρός (eruthrós) meaning "reddish, red".
Erytheis f Greek Mythology
Derived from ἐρῠθρός (eruthrós) meaning "reddish, red".
Erythia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Erytheia (also latinized as Erythea). In Greek mythology, Erytheia was of the three Hesperides. It was also the name of the island home of Geryon.
Eryx m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω (eruko) or (eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain". This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of the Elymian people from Sicily... [more]
Eryxias m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω (eruko) or (eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see Eryx). This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 7th century BC.
Eryximachos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω (eruko) or (eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see Eryx)... [more]
Eryximachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eryximachos. This name was borne by an Athenian physician from the 5th century BC.
Eryxo f Ancient Greek, History
Thought to be derived from the Greek verb ἐρεύγομαι (ereugomai) meaning "to disgorge, blurt out, belch out" (and presumably cognate with Eryx, the name of the eponymous hero of Mount Eryx, a volcano in Sicily)... [more]
Esdriel m Biblical Greek
This name appears only twice in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament): once as a Greek form of Azarel, and once as a Greek form of Azriel.
Eselias m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Atsalyahu, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. The name is often written as Ezelias in direct English translations of the Septuagint, even though the Greek spelling in the Septuagint very clearly does not contain the zeta (i.e. the Greek letter 'z').
Esere m Biblical (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Variant transcription of Hezro.... [more]
Esriel m Biblical Greek
Greek form of both Asriel and Azriel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Estia f Greek Mythology (Italianized), Greek (Rare), Afrikaans
Modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia.
Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος (Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [more]
Etearchis f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true" and αρχος (archos) "leader".
Eteocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eteokles. In Greek mythology, Eteocles was a king of Thebes, and the son of Oedipus.
Eteoclus m Greek Mythology
A son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [more]
Eteokleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Eteokles.
Eteokles m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "true glory", derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory".
Eteonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eteonikos. This was the name of a Spartan commander from the early 4th century BC.
Eteonikos m Ancient Greek
Means "true victory", derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek νικη (nike) "victory".
Ethelandros m Ancient 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]
Ethodaia f Greek Mythology
Possibly related to ἦθος (êthos) meaning “character; custom, habit” in Ancient Greek.
Euaemon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek Εὐαίμων (Euaimon) which was possibly derived from εὔαιμος (euaimos) meaning "full-blooded", from εὖ (eu) "well" and αἷμα (haima) "blood"... [more]
Euaeon m Ancient 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.
Euagoras m Ancient 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]
Euainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek εὐαίνετος (euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ (eu) "good" and αἰνετός (ainetos) "praiseworthy".
Euangelion m Biblical Greek (Rare)
Greek word for gospel or good news.
Euangelios m Late Greek
Derived from either the Greek noun εὐαγγελία (euangelia) meaning "good tidings" (see Evangelia) or from the Greek adjective εὐάγγελος (euangelos) meaning "bringing good news" (see Evangelos).... [more]
Euanthes m Ancient 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.
Euboulides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Euboulos" in Greek, derived from the name Euboulos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Euboulos m Ancient 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]
Eubuleus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "good counsel".
Eubulides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euboulides. A known bearer of this name was the Greek philosopher Eubulides of Miletus (4th century BC).
Eubulus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical, History
Latinized form of Euboulos. This was the name of an Athenian statesman, who lived in the 4th century BC.