What origin is the name Marpessa?

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

Is Marpessa a popular name?

Marpessa 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 Marpessa?

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

Marpessa

Q: Is Marpessa a rare name?

Yes. Marpessa 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 Marpessa

Marpessa

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Marpessa is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, Marpessa was the daughter of Evenus. The name is rooted in ancient legends regarding a princess who chose a mortal over a god.".

Parents who choose Marpessa pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, Marpessa was the daughter of Evenus. The name is rooted in ancient legends regarding a princess who chose a mortal over a god.". 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, Marpessa was the daughter of Evenus. The name is rooted in ancient legends regarding a princess who chose a mortal over a god.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Marpessa

Very rare in US records

What does Marpessa mean?

Marpessa is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, Marpessa was the daughter of Evenus. The name is rooted in ancient legends regarding a princess who chose a mortal over a god.".

Is Marpessa a rare name?

Yes. Marpessa does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Marpessa

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Marpessa means "In Greek mythology, Marpessa was the daughter of Evenus. The name is rooted in ancient legends regarding a princess who chose a mortal over a god." — these names share that spirit.