Ancient Roots baby names

Names tagged with “Ancient Roots” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

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Eurydice
Greek
84
Wide-wandering or far-traveling. In Greek mythology, Eurydice was the nymph wife of Orpheus, whose tragic story of love and loss became a cornerstone of Western literature.
Aidoneus
Mythological
42
Another name for Hades, god of the underworld in Greek mythology, derived from 'aidos' meaning reverence or dignity.
Theodis
Germanic
42
From Old Germanic 'theud' (people) and 'dis' (descendant), meaning 'of the people' or 'people's descendant'.
Artemus
Greek
40
From Greek Artemis, goddess of the hunt and moon. Artemus is a Latinized masculine form of the divine name, symbolizing hunting prowess and celestial connection.
Mithra
Persian
40
From Zoroastrianism, Mithra is the yazata of contracts, oaths, and cosmic order. Associated with the sun and divine protection.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024