Names for Math Geeks

  1. Hypatia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "highest, supreme"
    • Description:

      Hypatia, an ancient Greek name, has a distinguished namesake: Hypatia of Alexandria was an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy--as well as inventor of several scientific instruments.
  2. Lemma
    • Description:

      Lemma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Ethiopian naming traditions, it means 'flourishing' or 'prosperity.' It also appears as a Greek word meaning 'something received' or 'assumption' in mathematical contexts. Additionally, Lemma exists in Arabic, where it relates to concepts of gathering or collecting. This cross-cultural name remains rare in Western countries but has traditional usage in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Lemma's simplicity, symmetrical spelling, and gentle sound give it an accessible quality, while its mathematical association might appeal to academically-minded parents. The name carries connotations of wisdom and abundance across its various cultural interpretations.
  3. Cayley
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylee, English
    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"
    • Description:

      With its C spelling, Cayley is softer than its more popular counterpart, Kayley. It's never ranked in the US Top 1000 and at this point probably never will, now that the -aylee, -ayley, and -aylie names are starting to dip.
  4. Eigen
    • Escher
      • Euclid
        • Euler
          • Mersenne
            • Mobius
              • Paradox
                • Parity
                  • Turing