What origin is the name Penthesilea?

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

Is Penthesilea a popular name?

Penthesilea 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 Penthesilea?

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

Penthesilea

Q: Is Penthesilea a rare name?

Yes. Penthesilea 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 Penthesilea

Penthesilea

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Penthesilea is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of a famous Queen of the Amazons who fought in the Trojan War.".

Parents who choose Penthesilea pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of a famous Queen of the Amazons who fought in the Trojan War.". At 11 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

In Greek mythology, this was the name of a famous Queen of the Amazons who fought in the Trojan War.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Penthesilea

Very rare in US records

What does Penthesilea mean?

Penthesilea is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of a famous Queen of the Amazons who fought in the Trojan War.".