What origin is the name Anticlea?

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

Is Anticlea a popular name?

Anticlea 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 Anticlea?

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

Anticlea

Q: Is Anticlea a rare name?

Yes. Anticlea 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 Anticlea

Anticlea

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Anticlea is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the mother of Odysseus. It literally means without glory or against fame.".

The meaning of Anticlea is "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the mother of Odysseus. It literally means without glory or against fame." — a girl name of greek origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the mother of Odysseus. It literally means without glory or against fame.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Anticlea

Very rare in US records

What does Anticlea mean?

Anticlea is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the mother of Odysseus. It literally means without glory or against fame.".