What origin is the name Clytemnestra?

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

Is Clytemnestra a popular name?

Clytemnestra 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 Clytemnestra?

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

Clytemnestra

Q: Is Clytemnestra a rare name?

Yes. Clytemnestra 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 Clytemnestra

Clytemnestra

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Clytemnestra is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name belonging to the legendary queen of Mycenae who was famously involved in the death of Agamemnon.".

The meaning of Clytemnestra is "A Greek name belonging to the legendary queen of Mycenae who was famously involved in the death of Agamemnon." — a girl name of greek origin. At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name belonging to the legendary queen of Mycenae who was famously involved in the death of Agamemnon.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Clytemnestra

Very rare in US records

What does Clytemnestra mean?

Clytemnestra is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name belonging to the legendary queen of Mycenae who was famously involved in the death of Agamemnon.".