What origin is the name Alcmene?

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

Is Alcmene a popular name?

Alcmene 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 Alcmene?

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

Alcmene

Q: Is Alcmene a rare name?

Yes. Alcmene 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 Alcmene

Alcmene

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Alcmene is a greek girl's name meaning "This name originates from Greek roots and identifies the mother of the hero Hercules. It translates to 'strength of the moon' in its historical context.".

The meaning of Alcmene is "This name originates from Greek roots and identifies the mother of the hero Hercules. It translates to 'strength of the moon' in its historical context." — a girl name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name originates from Greek roots and identifies the mother of the hero Hercules. It translates to 'strength of the moon' in its historical context.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Alcmene

Very rare in US records

What does Alcmene mean?

Alcmene is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This name originates from Greek roots and identifies the mother of the hero Hercules. It translates to 'strength of the moon' in its historical context.".

Is Alcmene a rare name?

Yes. Alcmene does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Alcmene

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Alcmene means "This name originates from Greek roots and identifies the mother of the hero Hercules. It translates to 'strength of the moon' in its historical context." — these names share that spirit.