What origin is the name Mnemosyne?

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

Is Mnemosyne a popular name?

Mnemosyne 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 Mnemosyne?

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

Mnemosyne

Q: Is Mnemosyne a rare name?

Yes. Mnemosyne 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 Mnemosyne

Mnemosyne

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Mnemosyne is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the goddess of memory and the mother of the nine Muses.".

The meaning of Mnemosyne is "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the goddess of memory and the mother of the nine Muses." — a girl name of greek origin. 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.