Greek names

Charon

Charon is a Greek sailboat name.

According to Greek mythology, he was the ferryman of the underworld. He transported the deceased in his boat to the World of the Dead in exchange for a coin.

Categorized into: Mythologic names

Charybdis

Charybdis is a Greek sailboat name. Meaning “suction”.

It derives from the Greek word “Járibdis” of equal meaning.

According to Greek Mythology Charybdis was a sea monster. Previously, she was one of the daughters of Poseidon and Gea.

For three times a day, this creature swallowed enormous amounts of water and vomited them, thus creating a huge swirl that engulfed everything within reach.

Charybdis crossed the Strait of Messina (separation between Italy and Sicily) with Scylla, another sea monster. This situation forced the boats to approach and face one or another being to pass.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Chimera

Chimera is a Greek sailboat name.

This word has several meanings. We present the two most common and one related to a marine animal. (more…)

Chloe

Chloe is a Greek girl name. Meaning “green shoot”.

How to pronounce the name Chloe in English?

Chronos

Chronos is a Greek sailboat name.

God of Time

Categorized into: Mythologic names

Cira

The name Cira is a feminine name that, although not extremely common, possesses a particular beauty and charm. Its origin is somewhat uncertain, but two possible roots are attributed to it: (more…)

Cleopatra

Cleopatra is a Greek girl name. Meaning “father’s glory.”.

From the Greek words “kleo” (glory) and “pater” (father).

Cora

Cora is a Greek girl name. Meaning “maiden, young girl”.

From the Greek term “kore“.

In Greek mythology Cora is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter and represents the spring vegetation.

Coto

The name Coto has two possible origins:

Latin origin:

• It comes from the Latin “coto“, which means “cut”, “delimited” or “bounded”. This meaning refers to a piece of land or area that has been demarcated and separated from the rest.
• It can also be derived from the Latin “cubĭtus“, which means “elbow“. In this case, Coto was used as a measure of length equivalent to half a span.

Greek origin:

• Coto is a boy’s name of Greek origin that means “strong.”
• Name of a giant in Greek mythology with one hundred arms and fifty heads.
• Name classified in mythological names (more…)

Cyclops

Cyclops is a Greek sailboat name.

Giant with one eye.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.