What origin is the name Iphegenia?

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

Is Iphegenia a popular name?

Iphegenia 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 Iphegenia?

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

Iphegenia

Q: Is Iphegenia a rare name?

Yes. Iphegenia 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 Iphegenia

Iphegenia

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Iphegenia is a greek girl's name meaning "A name of Greek origin referring to the daughter of Agamemnon. In mythology, she is a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.".

Iphegenia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A name of Greek origin referring to the daughter of Agamemnon. In mythology, she is a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.". At 9 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 name of Greek origin referring to the daughter of Agamemnon. In mythology, she is a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Iphegenia

Very rare in US records

What does Iphegenia mean?

Iphegenia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A name of Greek origin referring to the daughter of Agamemnon. In mythology, she is a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.".