Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Alcmene

Alcmene

♀ Girl

Pronounced alk-MEE-nee /ælkˈmi.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Alkmene, variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' (alke, 'strength', + mene, 'moon'); the mortal mother of the hero Heracles; routes layered; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Strength of the moon; might in wrath: Alcmene is the mother of Heracles. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'alk-MEE-nee'). We note the myth.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Alkmene, variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' (alke, 'strength', + mene, 'moon'); the mortal mother of the hero Heracles; routes layered; we note the myth

History & Origin

Alcmene comes from the Greek Alkmene, variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' (alke, 'strength', + mene, 'moon'); the mortal mother of the hero Heracles (routes layered, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'alk-MEE-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, strength-of-the-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alcmene is variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' in Greek (alke + mene) — the mortal mother of the hero Heracles — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the myth; said 'alk-MEE-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Alcmene — Greek mythology; routes layered

Variations

AlkmeneAlcmena

Nicknames

Alci

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Alcmene…

Danae— a fellow mortal love of Zeus
Leda— a companion mortal love of Zeus
Arianne— another Greek name
Angeline— shares the -ne ending
Ariane— shares Alcmene's Greek roots

Explore names like Alcmene

By themeuncertaingreekmythology
By meaningStrengthMoon

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alcmene mean?

Alcmene is Greek, variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' (alke + mene); the mother of Heracles. The routes are layered. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Alcmene?

It's said alk-MEE-nee /ælkˈmi.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alcmene a boy or girl name?

Alcmene is a girl's name.

How popular is Alcmene?

Alcmene is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia