IANTHE  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "purple flower"

An unusual, romantic, almost ethereal Greek name of the mythological daughter of Oceanus, supreme ruler of the seas, chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter.

Variations:
Iantha, Janthia, Ianthina

Ianthe is being discussed in our message boards:

• Bizarre Name List.
• alphabetical elimination
• Botanical names
• Haunted House Cuties!
• Mom wants to name baby something unusual,any suggestions?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ianthe:

• KISSING COUSIN NAMES: Names that don't look related--but are
• POETIC BABY NAMES