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Ancient Names From Antiquity

ScarlettRobin

By ScarlettRobin · Updated May 2023

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  • EVARISTUS

  • HERACLEITUS

  • Hieronymos

    Hieronymos is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, meaning 'sacred name.' It's the original Greek form of Jerome, which became more common throughout history. The name was borne by Saint Jerome…

  • Zephyrin

    French variation of Zephyr

    "west wind"

    This name feels warmer and more human-appropriate in its longer version, but still retains that breezy feel. Trivia tidbit: Zephyrinus was a Jewish pope.

  • Kallisto

    Kallisto is a feminine name derived from ancient Greek mythology. It originates from the Greek word "kallistos," meaning "most beautiful." In mythology, Kallisto was a nymph who was transformed into…

  • Nicomedes

    Greek

    "pondering victory"

    Even more daunting than Nicodemus.

  • Pelagia

    Greek

    "the sea"

    The name of several early saints, including one, Pelagia the Penitent, a beautiful and licentious dancing girl who repented, then, disguised as a man, spent the rest of her life living alone in a…

  • PHAEDRUS

  • PRAXITELES

  • PYTHAGORAS

  • Socrates

    Greek

    "safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"

    Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier…

  • STRATON

  • THEOCRITUS

  • ADALBERT

  • ADALHARD

  • ADALHEIDIS

  • ADALWIN

  • ADALWOLF

  • ALBERICH

  • ALFWIN