What origin is the name Aethra?

Aethra comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Aethra a popular name?

Aethra is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Aethra?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Aethra — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Aethra

Q: Is Aethra a rare name?

Yes. Aethra does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Aethra

Aethra

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Aethra is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name means 'bright sky' and is recognized as the mother of the hero Theseus.".

The meaning of Aethra is "In Greek mythology, this name means 'bright sky' and is recognized as the mother of the hero Theseus." — a girl name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name means 'bright sky' and is recognized as the mother of the hero Theseus.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Aethra

Very rare in US records

What does Aethra mean?

Aethra is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name means 'bright sky' and is recognized as the mother of the hero Theseus.".