What origin is the name Hydra?

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

Is Hydra a popular name?

Hydra 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 Hydra?

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

Hydra

Q: Is Hydra a rare name?

Yes. Hydra 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 Hydra

Hydra

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Hydra is a greek girl's name meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the multi-headed water serpent slain by the hero Hercules.".

Parents who choose Hydra pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the multi-headed water serpent slain by the hero Hercules.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the multi-headed water serpent slain by the hero Hercules.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Hydra

Very rare in US records

What does Hydra mean?

Hydra is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the multi-headed water serpent slain by the hero Hercules.".