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Hylas
Greek
"wood, timber; trees, forest; matter"
In Greek mythology, Hylas was a companion, servant, and/or lover to Heracles, who was kidnapped by water nymphs. There are multiple versions of the myth, some in which Hylas falls in love with the…
Eleos
Greek
"mercy, pity, compassion"
In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity, mercy, and clemency. It is equally a virtuous Greek word name, albeit rarely used.
Herse
Greek mythology
"dew"
A rare choice from Greek mythology, Herse was the name of several figures including a daughter of Zeus and Selene and a consort of Danaus. Also borne by one of the Jupiter's moons, Herse may now be…
Nymphodora
Ancient Greek
"nymph, bride + gift"
A rare and mystical sounding name, but with the familiar element of Dora, this name has been borne by a 4th century saint and by the 19th century Russian opera singer, Nymphodora Semenova. Derived…
Bellerophon
Ancient Greek
"slayer of the dart; slayer of Belleros"
This bold, poetic name appears in Greek mythology as the hero who tamed Pegasus and slayed the Chimera, but displeased the gods by trying to fly to Olympus. The subject of a play by Euripides and an…
Lycidas
Latin for of Lykidas, Ancient Greek
"son of Lykos, son of the wolf"
In Greek mythology, Lykidas was the name of a centaur, however, in its Latin form, it is associated with the 17th century pastoral poem by John Milton who wrote, written in memory of his friend,…
Timandros
Ancient Greek
"one who honors man"
A rare Ancient Greek name, derived from timao and andros meaning "to honor, respect" and "of man". It may be more familiar in its feminine form Timandra.
Timander
Ancient Greek
"one who honors man"
A rare Greek name, reminiscent of Leander, Timothy, and Alexander. Derived from timao and andros meaning "to honor, respect" and "of man", it could be an interesting honor name for a Tim and an…
Timandra
Feminine form of Timandros, Ancient Greek
"one who honors man"
A rare name from Ancient Greece, Timandra appears in Greek mythology and the works of Shakespeare. Reminiscent of Amanda, Tiana, and Alexandra, Timandra could be an unexpected way to honor a Tim or…
Telemachus
Greek
"fighting from afar"
Famously the name of Odysseus and Penelope's son in Homer's Odyssey , Telemachus derives from the Greek elements tele meaning "far off" and mache meaning "battle". A rare and weighty choice,…