Names That Mean Serpent
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Belinda
Spanish or German
"pretty one, or, serpent"
Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…
Hydra
Greek
"water serpent"
Hydra is the largest of the 88 constellations, whose name was inspired by Hydra of Lerna, a serpentine, multi-headed monster of Greek mythology who resided in Lake Lerna.
Orme
English surname from Norse
"serpent"
An old money surname passed down in notable American families. Christopher Plummer's middle name was Orme. Orme was derived from the Middle English given name Orm, which in turn came from the Old…
Tanit
Phoenician
"serpent lady"
Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanith, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an…
Tanith
Phoenician
"serpent lady"
Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanit, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an…