What origin is the name Ceto?

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

Is Ceto a popular name?

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

Yes. Ceto 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.

What are good brother names for Ceto?

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

Ceto

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ceto

Ceto

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Ceto is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, Ceto is a primordial goddess of the sea, specifically representing the dangers of the deep.".

With greek roots, Ceto is a girl name that means "In Greek mythology, Ceto is a primordial goddess of the sea, specifically representing the dangers of the deep.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, Ceto is a primordial goddess of the sea, specifically representing the dangers of the deep.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ceto

Very rare in US records

What does Ceto mean?

Ceto is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, Ceto is a primordial goddess of the sea, specifically representing the dangers of the deep.".