Greek Mythology Submitted Names

These names occur in the mythologies and legends of ancient Greece.
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Eido f Greek Mythology, Theatre
Meaning 'beauty'.... [more]
Eidothea Ειδοθεα 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 Ειδυια 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 Ἠιόνη 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.
Ekecheiria Ἐκεχειρία 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 Εκεχειρια f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Ekecheiria.
Elaphiaia Ἐλαφιαῖα 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.
Elatus Ἔλατος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐλατός (elatos) meaning "ductile, malleable; beaten (of metal), forged". This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology.
Electryone ΗΛΕΚΤΡΥΩΝΗ 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 Ἔλεος 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.
Elephenor Ἐλεφήνωρ 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 Ηλετη 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 Ἐλευθήρ m Greek Mythology
From Greek ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) meaning "free". In Greek mythology Eleuther was the son of the god Apollo and Aithusa or Aethusa... [more]
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 Ἐλπήνωρ 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]
Emathion Ἠμαθίων 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]
Empusa Ἔμπουσα 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 Ἐναρέτη 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 Ἐγκέλαδος 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 Ενδηίς f Greek Mythology
Dialectal form of Engaios (Ἐγγαῖος) meaning "in the Earth".
Enodia Ἐνοδία, Ἐννοδία 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]
Entella Εντέλλα f Greek Mythology
Enyalius Ενυαλιος 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 Ἠώνη 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 Ἠωσφόρος 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]
Ephesia Ἐφεσία 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 Ἐφιάλτης 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]
Ephyra Εφυρα 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).
Epicaste Ἐπικάστη 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]
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.
Epione Ἠπιόνη 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.
Epiphron Ἐπίφρων 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.
Epistrophos Ἐπίστροφος 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.
Erasinos Ερασινος 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.
Erechtheus Ἐρεχθεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἐρέχθω (erechtho) meaning "to rend, to break". This was the name of the grandson of Erichthonius.
Ereuthalion Ἐρευθαλίων 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 Ἐργάνη 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 Ἐργῖνος m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology this is the name of several men.
Erichthonius Ἐριχθόνιος 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 Ηριδανος 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 Ἠριδανός 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 Ἠριγένεια 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 Ἠριγόνη 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.
Eriphyle Ἐριφύλη 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 Ερωτοτόκος 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 Ερσα f Greek Mythology
Doric Greek form of Herse, the Greek goddess of dew whose name ultimately derives from Ἑρση (herse) meaning "dew".
Erykine Ἐρυκίνη f Greek Mythology
Epithet of Aphrodite, which is derived from the name of the mountain Eryx in Sicily.
Erysichthon Ἐρυσίχθων m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "earth tearer".
Erythea Ερυθεια f Greek Mythology
Variant of Erytheia.
Erytheia Ερυθεια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós) meaning "reddish, red". This was the name of one of the Hesperides (nymphs of the evening and sunsets) in Greek mythology, as well as a daughter of Geryon, who dwelt on an island of the same name.
Erytheis Ερυθεις f Greek Mythology
Derived from ἐρῠθρός (eruthrós) meaning "reddish, red".
Erythia Ἐρύθεια 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 Ἔρυξ 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]
Estia Εστία f Greek Mythology (Italianized), Greek (Rare), Afrikaans
Modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia.
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 ΕΤΕΟΚΛΟΣ 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]
Eteokles Ἐτεοκλῆς m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "true glory", derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory".
Ethodaia f Greek Mythology
Possibly related to ἦθος (êthos) meaning “character; custom, habit” in Ancient Greek.
Euaemon Εὐαίμων 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]
Euagoras Εὐαγόρας 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]
Euanthes Εὐάνθης 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.
Euboulos Εὔβουλος 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 Εὐβουλεύς m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "good counsel".
Euchenor Εὐχήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun εὐχή (euche) meaning "prayer, wish" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Eudaimon m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek δαίμων (daimon) meaning "god, goddess, divine power, spirit". Also compare Greek εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonia) (derived from the same two roots), which is the name for the Greek concept of happiness... [more]
Eudaimonia Ευδαιμονία f Greek Mythology
Means "happiness, good fortune" in Greek (compare Desdemona). In Greek mythology she was one of the younger Graces (Charites), the goddess of happiness, prosperity and opulence.
Eudoros Εὔδωρος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Eudora.
Euenor Εὐήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "good man", derived from Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Euenus Εὔηνος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good". This was the name of a 5th century poet and philosopher, as well as a river deity and two mythical kings.
Euippe Εὐίππη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
From the Greek elements ευ (eu) "good" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse". It is the feminine equivalent of Euippos.
Euippos Εὔιππος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek εὔιππος (euippos) meaning "delighting in horses" and "well-horsed", derived from the Greek elements εὖ (eu) "good" and ἵππος (hippos) "horse"... [more]
Eukarpia Εὐκαρπία f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun εὐκαρπία (eukarpia) meaning "fruitfulness", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun καρπός (karpos) meaning "fruit".... [more]
Eukelade Ευκελάδη f Greek Mythology, Astronomy
The name of one of Jupiter's moons. It was named in 2005, allegedly after a mythological character described by some Greek writers as one of the Muses.
Eukleia Εὔκλεια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun εὔκλεια (eukleia) meaning "good repute, glory", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory"... [more]
Eulabeia Εὐλάβεια f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια (eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution". In Greek mythology, Eulabeia was the spirit and personification of discretion, caution and circumspection.
Eulimene f Greek Mythology
Eulimene ( Eulimenê means 'she of good haven' or 'good-harbour-woman') was the name of two characters in Greek mythology.... [more]
Eumaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eumaios. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the swineherd of Odysseus.
Eumaios Εὐμαῖος m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is uncertain; it might possibly be derived from the Greek verb μαίομαι (maiomai) meaning "to seek after, to seek for" or from the (hitherto unknown) masculine equivalent of the Greek noun μαῖα (maia) meaning "good mother, foster mother" (see Maia 1).
Eumolpos Εὔμολπος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος (eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή (molpe) meaning "song, dance".
Eumolpus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eumolpos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a legendary Thracian king.
Eumon Εὔμων m Greek Mythology
Probably derived in part from Ancient Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good". This was the name of one of the fifty sons of King Lycaon in Greek mythology.
Eunoe Ευνοη f Greek Mythology
From Greek εὔνους (eunous) meaning "well-minded, friendly", which is composed of ευ (eu) "good, well" and νοῦς (nous) "mind" (see also Eunous, Eunoia)... [more]
Eunomos Εὔνομος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος (eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος (nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see Eunomia).
Eunomus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Eunomos. Notable bearers of this name include a Spartan king (8th century BC) and an Athenian admiral who participated in the Corinthian War (4th century BC).
Eupeithes Εὐπείθης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής (eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
Euphemos Εὔφημος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "reputable" or "uttering sounds of good omen" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" and φήμη (pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation" or "prophetic voice, oracle".
Euphemus Εὔφημος m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "reputable".
Euphorion Εὐφορίων m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek εὐφορέω (euphoreô) meaning "to bear well, be productive".
Euporie f Greek Mythology (?), Astronomy
A form of Euporia. A moon of Jupiter bears this name in honour of Euporia or Euporie, the Greek goddess of abundance and one of the third generation of Horai.
Europs Εὔρωψ m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Europe, derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) "wide" and ὄψ (ops) "face, eye"... [more]
Europus Εὐρωπός m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὐρωπός (Europos), a masculine form of Europa. In Greek mythology, Europus was a son of Makedon and Oreithyia.
Eurotas Εὐρώτας m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek εὐρώς (euros) meaning "mould, mildew, decay", or from εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad". This was the name of a king of Laconia in Greek mythology, son of Myles and father of Sparta and Tiasa, as well as of a (possibly eponymous) Laconian river.
Eurus Εὖρος m & f Greek Mythology
Eurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Euryale Εὐρυάλη f Greek Mythology
Means "far-roaming" from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) "wide, broad" and ἄλη (ale) "wandering, roaming" (from the verb ἀλάομαι (alaomai) "to wander")... [more]
Euryanassa Εὐρυάνασσα f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Euryanax. This is the name of two characters from Greek mythology.
Eurybates Εὐρυβάτης m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "wide-ranging" or "wide-roaming".
Eurybatos Εὐρύβατος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "wide-stepping, expansive" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide" and βατός (batos) meaning "speeding" or "passable, accessible".
Eurybia Εὐρυβία f Greek Mythology
Means "of wide power, with far-reaching might" from the Greek elements εὐρύς (eurys) "wide" and βία (bia) "force", with all of its connotations... [more]
Eurybius Εὐρύβιος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "broad" and βίος (bios) meaning "life".
Euryclea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurykleia. In Greek mythology, Euryclea was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Eurycleia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Eurykleia, because its proper (and most common) latinized form is Euryclea.... [more]
Eurycyda Εὐρυκύδα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "broad" and κῦδος (kydos) meaning "glory". This was the name of an Elean princess in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Endymion of Elis.
Eurydome f Greek Mythology
One of Jupiter's moons.
Euryganeia Εὐρυγάνεια f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide" and an uncertain second element, possibly Greek γάνος (ganos) meaning "brightness". In some Greek myths this name belongs to the second wife of Oedipus, after Jocasta commits suicide upon discovery of her accidental incest.
Eurykleia Εὐρύκλεια f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Eurykles. In Greek mythology, Eurykleia was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Euryleon Εὐρυλέων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων (leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [more]
Eurylochos Εὐρύλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Eurylochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurylochos. This name was borne by a Thessalian general from the 6th century BC and by a Spartan general from the 5th century BC.... [more]
Eurymachos Εὐρύμαχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Eurymachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurymachos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of an Ithacan nobleman, who is one of the suitors of Penelope.
Eurymede Εὐρυμήδη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Eurymedes. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the daughters of king Oeneus of Calydon.
Eurymedon Εὐρυμέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).... [more]
Eurymedusa Εὐρυμέδουσα f Greek Mythology
Most likely a feminine form of Eurymedon meaning "wide-ruling", derived from Ancient Greek εὐρύς (eurys) "wide, broad" and μέδω (medo) "to protect, to rule over"... [more]
Eurymenes Εὐρυμένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής (eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος (menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [more]
Eurynome Εὐρυνόμη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Eurynomos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a sea deity and a queen.
Eurynomos Εὐρύνομος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with either the Greek noun νομός (nomos) meaning "pasture, field" or the Greek noun νόμος (nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see Eunomia).... [more]
Eurynomus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurynomos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Euryphaessa Εὐρυφάεσσα f Greek Mythology
Means "far-shining", derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide" and φάος (phaos) "light". This was an epithet of the Titan goddess Theia, occurring in one of the Homeric Hymns (namely Hymn 31, "To Helios", where Helios' mother Theia is called "mild-eyed Euryphaessa, the far-shining one").
Eurypon Εὐρυπῶν m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
This name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [more]
Eurypyle Εὐρυπύλη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".... [more]
Eurypylos Εὐρύπυλος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".
Eurypylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurypylos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of which is a Thessalian king.
Eurysakes Εὐρυσάκης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "broad shield", derived from Greek εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide" and σάκος (sakos) meaning "shield". This was the name of a son of Ajax the Great, named after his father’s shield.
Eurysthenes Εὐρυσθένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, History
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [more]
Eurystheus Εὐρυσθεύς m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ευρυς (eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [more]
Eurystratos Εὐρύστρατος m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Eurystratus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eurystratos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the suitors of Penelope.
Euryte Εὐρύτη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek εὐρύτης (eurytês) meaning "width, breadth". This was the name of multiple minor characters in Greek mythology.
Eurythemis Εὐρύθεμις f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see Themis).... [more]
Eurytion Εὐρυτίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek εὐρὺς (eurys) meaning "wide". This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a son of Ares and two others being centaurs.
Eurytus Εὔρυτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὔρυτος (Eurytos) which may have been derived from εὖ (eu) "well" and ἐρύω (eruô) or (eryô) "to draw, drag, pull", perhaps with the implied meaning "drawer of the bow"... [more]
Eusorus Εύσωρος m Greek Mythology
Derived from εὐ- (eu-) meaning “good” and σωρός (sōrós) meaning "heap, pile".
Euthenia Εὐθηνία f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek εὐθηνία (euthenia) meaning "prosperity, plenty, abundance". In Greek mythology Euthenia was the personification of abundance and plenty.
Euthymos Εὔθυμος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὔθυμος (euthymos) meaning "kind, generous" as well as "cheerful" (see Euthymius).... [more]
Evadna f Greek Mythology
Serbian and Ukrainian form of Evadne.
Evaechme Εὐαίχμη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Εὐαίχμη (Euaichme), which was composed of Greek εὐ- (eu-) meaning "good" and αἰχμή (aichme) "point of a spear, battle". In Greek mythology this name was borne by a daughter of Herakles' son Hyllos.
Evagora Εὐαγόρη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinised feminine form of Euagoras. This was the name of a Nereid in Greek mythology.
Evagoras m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Greek
Latinized form of Euagoras as well as the modern Greek form of the name.... [more]
Evanassa Εὐάνασσα f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Εὐάνασσα (Euanassa), composed of the elements εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and ἄνασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady" (the feminine form of ἄναξ (anax) "master, lord")... [more]
Evenor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euenor. This name was borne by a Greek painter from the 5th century BC.... [more]
Evenus Ευηνος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [more]
Everes Εὐήρης, Εὐήρους m Greek Mythology
Means "well-fitted" in Greek.
Evippe Εὐίππη f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Euippe. In Greek legend this was the name of a princess of Dodona in Epirus; she bore Odysseus a son, Euryalus, who was later mistakenly slain by his father.
Filira f Greek Mythology (Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Philyra. The mythological character is also called Felgre in Spanish.
Fillide f Italian (Rare), Medieval Italian, Greek Mythology (Italianized)
Italian form of Phyllis. This was borne by one of the painter Caravaggio's muses: Italian courtesan Fillide Melandroni (1581-1618). It was also borne by Italian painter Fillide Giorgi Levasti (1883-1966).
Galaxaura Γαλαξαύρη f Greek Mythology
Means "milky breeze", from Greek γάλα (gala) meaning "milk" (genitive γάλακτος) and αὔρα (aura) meaning "breeze"... [more]
Ganümédész Γανυμήδης m Greek Mythology, Literature
Hungarian form of Ganymede.
Ganymeda Γανυμηδα f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Ganymede, an epithet of the goddess Hebe.
Garamantis Γαραμαντίς f Greek Mythology
Is a nymph in Greek mythology. She was abducted by Zeus, raped and imprisoned. She bore the later king and rival of Aeneas, Jarbas.
Gargarus Γάργαρος m Greek Mythology
The name of a son of Zeus, from whom the town and mountain of Gargara in Mysia, Greece were believed to have derived their name.
Gelanor Γελάνωρ m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb γελάω (gelao) meaning "to laugh" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Gello Γελλώ f Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from gallû, an ancient Mesopotamian demon believed to bring sickness and death; this word is also preserved in English ghoul and in Algol (from Arabic al-ghul "the demon")... [more]
Gerana Γεράνα f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek γέρανος (geranos) "crane (bird)". Gerana, otherwise known as Oenoe, was a queen of the Pygmy folk in Greek mythology. She boasted she was more beautiful than the goddess Hera and was transformed by the angry goddess into a crane... [more]
Geras m Greek Mythology
Means "old age." Geras was the spirit (daimon) of old age, one of the malevolent spirits spawned by the goddess Nyx (Night).
Geryon Γηρυών m Greek Mythology
Probably means "the shouter", from Ancient Greek γῆρυς (gerys) meaning "voice, speech", though it has also been connected to γῆ (ge) meaning "earth, ground"... [more]
Gesander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Γέσανδρος (Gesandros). This given name could possibly be derived from Greek γῆ (ge) "the earth, soil, land" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man", but most likely it is actually of Scythian origin... [more]
Glauce f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Glauke. This is the name of several figures in Greek mythology. Edmund Spenser used it in his epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590) for the nurse and squire of Britomart.
Glauke Γλαυκή f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek γλαυκός (glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name Glaukos (see Glaucus).
Glaukippe Γλαυκίππη f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Glaukippos.
Gorgophone Γοργοφόνη f Greek Mythology
Means "grim murder", derived from Greek γοργός (gorgos) "grim, fierce, terrible" (also compare Gorgo) combined with Greek φονη (phone) "murder, slaughter, carnage"... [more]
Gorgophonus Γοργοφόνον m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Gorgophonus (ancient Greek, means 'Gorgon-killing') was a Mycenaean prince as son of King Electryon and Anaxo, daughter of Alcaeus... [more]
Gorgos Γόργος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός (gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω (gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten". Also compare the Greek verb γοργόομαι (gorgoomai) meaning "to be spirited".
Gorgus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gorgos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of an uncle of king Periander of Corinth.
Gorgyra Γόργυρα f Greek Mythology
From the Greek word γόργυρα (gorgyra) which referred to an underground sewer or drain, also used as a dungeon. Gorgyra, also called Orphne, was a nymph goddess of the Underworld (Hades) and the wife of the potamos (river-god) Acheron in Greek mythology... [more]
Gorgythion Γοργυθίων m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is surrounded by uncertainty. The one thing that can be stated for certain about this name, is that it contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). For the rest of the name, there are several possibilities available... [more]
Graikos Γραικός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
An ethnonym for someone of Greek ethnicity, or a demonym for someone born in Greece, "an inhabitant of Graea".
Habrote Ἀβρώτη f Greek Mythology
Of uncertain etymology. In Greek myth Habrote or Abrota was the Boeotian wife of Nisos, king of Megara.
Haemon Ἅμων m Greek Mythology
"Bloody"
Halcyoneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἁλκυονεύς (Halkyoneus), which is the masculine form of Halkyone (see Halcyone). In real life, Halcyoneus (also called Alcyoneus) was a son of Antigonus Gonatas, king of Macedonia (3rd century BC).
Halia f Greek Mythology
Means "briny" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was the personification of sea salt, a sea nymph native to the Isle of Rhodes (sometimes believed to be one of the indigenous Rhodian gods) and the favourite of Poseidon... [more]
Halosydne Ἁλοσύδνη f Greek Mythology
Means "sea-fed" or "sea-born" from Greek ἅλς (halos) "sea" and ὑδνέω (hydneo) "to nourish". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Amphitrite.
Hamadryas Ἁμαδρυάς f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἅμα (háma) meaning "together" and δρῦς (drys) meaning "tree; oak". This was the name of the mother of the hamadryads in Greek mythology, a kind of nymph bonded to a specific tree.
Harpalion Ἁρπαλίων m Greek Mythology
Derived from either Greek ἁρπαλέος (harpaleos) meaning "devouring, consuming, grasping" or the Greek verb ἁρπαλίζω (harpalizo) meaning "to catch up, to be eager to receive"... [more]
Harpalyce Ἁρπαλύκη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Harpalyke. This is the name of several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of Harpalykos and a daughter of Clymenus.
Harpalycus Ἁρπάλυκος m Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek ἁρπάζω (harpázō) meaning "to seize, snatch, carry off" or ἅρπαξ (harpax) meaning "rapacious, ravening; thief, robber" combined with λύκος (lýkos) meaning "wolf"... [more]
Harpalyke f Greek Mythology
One of the moons of Jupiter
Harpina Άρπινα f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology Harpina was a daughter of Asopus and the mother of Oenomaus, king around Pisa, by Ares, according to the tradition of the Eleans and Phliasians... [more]
Harpocrates Ἁρποκράτης m Greek Mythology
From Egyptian ḥr-pꜣ-ẖrd meaning "Horus the child", referring to a younger aspect of the god Horus representing the newborn sun. In Ptolemaic Alexandria's mythology, this aspect of Horus was adapted into Harpocrates, a god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality, usually depicted as a child with one finger to his mouth... [more]
Hébé f Greek Mythology
French and Hungarian form of Hebe.
Hecaterus Ἑκάτερος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hekateros.
Hedone Ἡδονή f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "pleasure" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Hedone is personified as a goddess of pleasure, enjoyment and delight, as the daughter born from the union of Eros (personification of love) and Psyche (personification of the soul)... [more]
Hedylogos Ἡδυλόγος m Greek Mythology
The Greek god of flattery and sweet talk, whose name is derived from ἡδῠ́ς (hedus) meaning "pleasant, sweet" and λόγος (logos) meaning "word, speech".
Hegemone Ἡγεμόνη f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμόνη (hegemone) meaning "female leader, queen", which thus makes this name the feminine form of Hegemon.... [more]
Hegemonios Ἡγεμόνιος m Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἡγεμόνιος (hegemonios) meaning "guiding", which in turn is derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών (hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler" (see Hegemon).... [more]
Hegemonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegemonios. This was the name of a Christian writer from the 4th century AD.... [more]
Hegetoria f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Hegetoria was a local nymph at Rhodes who married Ochimus. They had a daughter, Cydippe (named later as Cyrbia), who married Ochimus's brother, Cercaphus, successor to his brother's throne.
Hekateros ῾Εκατερός, Ἑκάτερος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἑκατερίς (hekateris), the name of a type of rustic dance which involved quickly moving hands. It has also been suggested that this may be a corruption of Greek ἑκ Δώρου (ek Dorou) meaning "of Doros", or may mean "each of two".
Heleia Ἑλεία f Greek Mythology
From a Greek title of the goddess Artemis meaning "of marshes" (which may reflect her role as a goddess of streams and marshes). It is derived from Greek ἕλειος (heleios), from ἕλος (helos) "marsh-meadow"... [more]
Helenos Ἕλενος m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Helena. This was the name of a Trojan prince the son of king Priam and queen Hecuba of troy and the win brother of Cassandra.
Helenus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Helenos. Used various bishops and an obscure saint.
Helia Ηλία f Greek Mythology, Galician (Rare)
Feminine form of Helios. This name was borne by one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid and sisters of the ill-fated Phaethon... [more]
Helice ῾Ελίκη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Helike.
Helie Ἡλιη f Greek Mythology
One of the Heliades, seven daughters of Helios the sun god. When their brother Phaethon was struck from the chariot of the sun by Zeus, they gathered in their grief and were transformed into poplar-trees and their tears were transformed into golden amber... [more]
Helike Ἑλίκη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Astronomy
Means "something that winds; crack willow (species Salix fragilis)" in Greek. Compare the masculine form Helix.... [more]
Helikonis Ἑλικωνίς f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "of Helikon, Heliconian" in Greek (see Helikon). This was an epithet of the Muses in Greek mythology, because Mount Helikon in Boeotia was sacred to them... [more]
Helisson Ἑλισσών m Greek Mythology
Probably derived from the name of a tributary of the river Alpheios, itself from Ancient Greek ἑλίσσω (helisso) meaning "to turn round, roll, wind, whirl". This was the eponymous founder of the ancient town Helisson in Greek mythology, one of the fifty sons of King Lycaon.
Hemithea Ημιθέα f Greek Mythology
Means "demigoddess" in Greek. In Greek myth this name belonged to a goddess who was formerly the mortal woman Molpadia. It was also borne by the sister of Tenes, locked in a chest with her brother and cast out to sea and together landing on an island where Tenes reigned as king... [more]
Henioche Ἡνιόχη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἡνίοχος (hêniochos) meaning "charioteer, driver, one who holds the reins", itself derived in part from the word ἡνία (hênia) "reins, bridle". In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Hera... [more]
Hephaestine Ἡφαιστίνη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἡφαιστίνη (Hephaistine), a feminine derivative of Hephaistion or Hephaistos... [more]
Hermanubis Ἑρμανοῦβις m Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology
Combination of the Greek God Hermes and the Egyptian God Anubis. Hermanubis is a Graeco-Egyptian god who escorts the souls of the dead to the underworld.
Hermaphroditos Ἑρμαφρόδιτος m Greek Mythology
Combination of Hermes and Aphrodite. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the only child that Hermes had with Aphrodite... [more]
Hermaphroditus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermaphroditos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the only child that Hermes had with Aphrodite. They were born a male, but acquired female genitalia in addition to their male ones, after one of the gods made their body merge with that of the naiad Salmacis.
Hermion m Greek Mythology
According to the 2nd-century AD writer Pausanias, Europs' son Hermion was said to be the founder of Hermione, a city in Argolis.
Hermippe Ἕρμίππη f Greek Mythology
Greek feminine form of Hermippos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of the wife of Orchomenus, the son of Zeus.
Herophile Ἡροφίλη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Herophilos. A known bearer of this name was Herophile of Erythrae, a Greek sibyl who is thought to have lived in the 8th century BC.
Herse Ἕρση f Greek Mythology
Means "dew" in Ancient Greek.... [more]
Hesione Ἡσιόνη f Greek Mythology
Said to mean "knowing" from Greek ἡσο (heso). In Greek mythology this was an epithet of Pronoia, the Titan goddess of foresight and wife of the Titan Prometheus; it was also borne by a legendary Trojan princess, a daughter of King Laomedon and sister to Priam... [more]
Hespera Ἑσπέρη, Ἑσπέρα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Feminine form of Hesperos.
Hesperia Ἑσπερια f Greek Mythology, Spanish
Derived from Greek hesperos "evening" (see Hesperos). In Greek myth this was the name of one of the three Hesperides, goddesses of the evening and sunsets... [more]
Hesperis Ἑσπερίς f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Hesperos. According to some Greek legends this name belonged to one of the Horae, namely, the goddess who personified the evening.
Hesychia Ἡσυχία f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἡσυχία (hesychia) meaning "rest, quiet". In Greek mythology, this is the name of a daemon or spirit of quiet, rest, silence and stillness.
Heurippa Εὑρίππα f Greek Mythology
Means "horse finder", derived from Greek εὑρίσκειν (heuriskein) meaning "to find; find out, discover; get, gain, procure" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse"... [more]
Hicetaon Ἱκετάον m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, but it may be related to ἱκνέομαι (hiknéomai) meaning "to come, reach, arrive" or ῑ̔́κω (hī́kō) meaning "to come, to arrive".
Hiera Ἱέρα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek ἱερός (hieros) meaning "holy, sacred, divine". In Greek mythology Hiera is the wife of Telephos, the mythic founder of the city of Pergamum.
Hierax Ἱέραξ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἱέραξ (hierax) meaning "hawk, falcon". This was the name of a Spartan admiral from the 4th century BC.
Hilaeira Ἱλάειρα f Greek Mythology
Means "softly-shining" in Greek (probably from ἱλαρός (hilaros) "cheerful, bright"; compare Hilarius). In Greek myth the sisters Hilaeira and Phoebe, commonly referred to as the Leucippides (being daughters of Leucippus of Mycenae), were carried off by Castor and Pollux, who were charmed by their beauty... [more]
Hilaera Ἱλάειρα f Greek Mythology
Variant of Hilaeira.
Himalia f Greek Mythology
One of jupiter's moons
Himerope ῾Ιμερόπη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἵμερος (himeros) meaning "longing, yearning after" (as well as "desire, love" - compare Himeros) and οψ (ops) meaning "face, eye"... [more]
Himeros Ἵμερος m Greek Mythology
Himeros is one of the Erotes, who are children of Aphrodite, typically depicted as cupid-like (Roman counterpart). He is often depicted with a bow and arrow to create lust and desire in people, and is representative of sexual desire and unrequited love
Hipparete Ἱππαρέτη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and ἀρετή (arete) meaning "goodness, virtue"... [more]
Hippea Ἱππεία f Greek Mythology
Means "riding of horses, horsemanship, cavalry" in Ancient Greek, derived from ἵππος (hippos) "horse".
Hippeus Ἱππεύς m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "horseman, rider, charioteer; knights" in Ancient Greek, derived from ἵππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of one of the fifty (or fifty-one) grandsons of Thespius fathered by Heracles in Greek mythology, his mother being Procris and his twin brother Antileon.
Hippo f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "horse" in Greek. This was the name of several minor characters in Greek mythology.
Hippocoön m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hippokoon. This is the name of several characters from Greek mythology, one of which is a king of Sparta.
Hippocrate Ἱπποκράτη m & f Ancient Greek (Gallicized), Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
French form of Hippocrates (masculine) and Latinized form of Hippokrate (feminine), the latter of which was an ancient Greek feminine form of Hippokrates.
Hippodameia Ἱπποδάμεια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Hippodamos. This was the name of several historical and mythological Greek women. For example, this was the name of the wife of Pirithous, and was the real name of the woman commonly referred to as Briseis in the Iliad of Homer.
Hippodamia Ἱπποδάμεια f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἱπποδάμεια (Hippodameia), the feminine form of Hippodamos. This was the name of several historical and mythological Greek women... [more]
Hippodice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hippodike. In Greek mythology, Hippodice was a daughter of Danaus.
Hippodike Ἱπποδίκη f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse" combined with Greek δικη (dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Hippokoon Ἱπποκόων m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" combined with κοῶ (koo), which is a contracted form of the Greek verb κοέω (koeo) meaning "to know, to be aware" as well as "to mark, to perceive, to hear"... [more]
Hippolochos Ἱππόλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" 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]
Hippolochus m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Hippolochos. This name was borne by a Macedonian writer from the early 3rd century BC.... [more]
Hippolytus Ἱππόλυτος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hippolytos.
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