What origin is the name Miltiades?

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

What are good sister names for Miltiades?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Miltiades — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

How is Miltiades written in its native script?

Miltiades is written Μιλτιάδης.

Miltiades

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Miltiades

Miltiades

Boy

Greek

3 syllables

Miltiades (Μιλτιάδης) is a Greek boy's name meaning "A classic Greek name meaning red earth. Historically associated with ancient figures, representing a link to the land.".

Parents who choose Miltiades pick a boy name from the Greek tradition, meaning "A classic Greek name meaning red earth. Historically associated with ancient figures, representing a link to the land.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Μιλτιάδης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A classic Greek name meaning red earth. Historically associated with ancient figures, representing a link to the land.

Popularity

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Written as Μιλτιάδης

Quick answers about Miltiades

What does Miltiades mean?

Miltiades is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "A classic Greek name meaning red earth. Historically associated with ancient figures, representing a link to the land.".

How popular is Miltiades?

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Sister names that go with Miltiades

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Miltiades.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Miltiades

Miltiades means "A classic Greek name meaning red earth. Historically associated with ancient figures, representing a link to the land." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)