Greek Girl Names That Mean Royalty
Greek girl names that mean royalty tend to circle one word — crown — though this list also holds mythological queens, princesses, and one legendary founder of Carthage.
Names191
OriginGreek
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl
Ancient Greek gave us stephanos, the word for a crown or victor's wreath, and it echoes through more names than you'd expect. Stephanie and Stevie both descend from it directly, while Estefany, Stefany, and Estefani carry it into Spanish-language naming traditions.
Other names reach for royalty through myth rather than etymology. Persephone ruled the underworld as its queen, Andromeda was an Ethiopian princess whose name literally means ruler of men, and Elyssa nods to Elissa, the legendary queen who founded Carthage.
Why so many Greek girl names that mean royalty share a root
Greek girl names that mean royalty rarely need elaborate mythology to earn the title — the word stephanos, meaning crown or garland, did the work on its own. It surfaces as the graceful Stephanie, the casual Stevie, and in three Spanish-language forms, Estefany, Stefany, and Estefani, each carrying the same crown across a different sound and spelling.
Beyond the crown: mythological queens and noble roots
Not every name on this list gets its royalty from stephanos. Persephone and Andromeda earn theirs directly from myth, as a reigning queen and a rescued princess. Eleanora, meaning bright shining one, became royal by association after generations of queens wore it, while Alyssa and Alissa trace to Germanic noble roots rather than a Greek one.
Names List
Stevie#203 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Pronounced STEE-vee▶Catherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure or unsulliePronounced KATH-er-in▶Helena#363 in the U.S.Latinate form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, possibly derived from the Greek word 'hele' (torch, brightPronounced HEL-eh-nah▶Alyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connected to tPronounced uh-LIS-uh▶Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly associatedPronounced KAYT▶Stephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived from stephein Pronounced STEF-ah-nee▶Alejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'to protect'Pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drah▶Halo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; used in EnglisPronounced HAY-loh▶Lyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used as a name evPronounced LEER-ik▶Iliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpreted as a femiPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Persephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murder); name oPronounced per-SEF-oh-nee▶Christina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed one, fromPronounced kris-TEE-nah▶Indigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deep blue-vioPronounced IN-dih-goh▶Eleanora#865 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Eleanor, which derives from the Provencal Alienor, possibly meaning 'the other AenoPronounced el-ee-uh-NOR-uh▶Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullness); meanPronounced eh-LIZ-uh-beth▶Meghan#1446 in the U.S.Pearl, precious gemPronounced MEG-an▶Estefany#1540 in the U.S.A Spanish (Latin American) variant of Stephanie, ultimately from the Greek Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or Pronounced STEF-uh-nee▶Alissa#1553 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madness/rabies,"Pronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Andromeda#2300 in the U.S.ruler of men, she who thinks of manPronounced an-DROM-ih-duh▶Eulalia#2693 in the U.S.sweetly-speaking, well-spokenPronounced yoo-LAY-lee-uh▶Mehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower') or an altPronounced meh-LAH-nee▶Stefany#3156 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol of honour anPronounced STEF-ah-nee▶Astra#3167 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminine given namPronounced AS-trah▶Estefani#3180 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic variant of Stephanie, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'Pronounced es-teh-FAH-nee▶Barbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meaning 'foreigPronounced BAR-bee▶Elyssa#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Elissa, the Phoenician name of Dido, legendary founder-queen of CarthagePronounced ə-LIS-ə▶Perette#3260 in the U.S.Perette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre, the French Peter, from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock'Pronounced puh-RET▶Aleksandra#3323 in the U.S.Defender of mankind; Slavic and Scandinavian spelling of Alexandra, feminine of Greek AlexandrosPronounced ah-lek-SAHN-drah▶Katheryn#3412 in the U.S.Pure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'Pronounced KATH-ə-rin▶Stefania#3434 in the U.S.Crown, garland, that which surrounds; Italian and Polish feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanosPronounced steh-FAH-nee-ah▶Arianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendPronounced air-ee-AN▶Elleanor#3701 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor — from Occitan Aliénor, often linked to Greek for 'light, shining'Pronounced EH-lə-nor▶Berenice#3755 in the U.S.From Greek Berenike (Macedonian form of Pherenike), 'bringer of victory' — borne by Ptolemaic queensPronounced bair-ə-NEE-seh▶Eugenia#3762 in the U.S.Feminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble' (eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born')Pronounced yoo-JEE-nee-ah▶Ariyana#3884 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Ariana — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' — the thread-bearing princess's lineagePronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Annastasia#3956 in the U.S.Double-n styling of Anastasia — Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' — with Anna spelled out in frontPronounced an-ah-STAY-zhah▶Stevi#4018 in the U.S.-i spelling of Stevie — pet form of Stephanie, Greek stephanos, 'crown, garland'Pronounced STEH-vee▶Caterina#4044 in the U.S.Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'Pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah▶Ellanor#4125 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanor — from Old French Aliénor, often linked to Greek/Latin roots for 'light, bright'Pronounced EL-ə-nor▶Briseyda#4477 in the U.S.Latina form of Briseis/Briseida — a captive princess in the Iliad; etymology uncertainPronounced bree-SAY-dah▶Zenobia#4541 in the U.S.From Greek Zenobia — 'life of Zeus' or 'force of Zeus' — the warrior queen of PalmyraPronounced zə-NOH-bee-ah▶Alesia#4549 in the U.S.From Alicia/Alesia — a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic), or linked to Greek 'helper, defender'; routes lPronounced ə-LEE-shə▶Alix#4551 in the U.S.French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layeredPronounced AL-iks▶Briseis#4564 in the U.S.From Greek Briseis — 'daughter of Briseus' — the captive princess at the heart of the Iliad; etymology ofPronounced bry-SAY-iss▶Dorys#4564 in the U.S.Dorys is a variant spelling of Doris, the name of a sea nymph in Greek myth, mother of the fifty Nereids.Pronounced DOR-is▶Alysia#4762 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Alyssa — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Alice), or Greek Alysia, 'enchanting/binding'; rPronounced ə-LEE-zhah▶Dynasty#4910 in the U.S.From the word dynasty — Greek dynasteia, 'power, dominion; a ruling family/line of rulers'Pronounced DY-nə-stee▶Thiana#4994 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Tiana ('princess', a Tatiana short form) and Diana ('divine, heavenly'); no singlePronounced tee-AH-nah▶Adalena#5006 in the U.S.Modern blend of Adaline/Adela ('noble', Germanic) and Lena (a Helena/Magdalena short form, 'light' / 'of Pronounced ah-dah-LAY-nah▶Alyssia#5013 in the U.S.-ia spelling of Alyssa/Alicia — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (via Alice), and/or the flower alyssum (GreekPronounced ə-LISS-ee-ah▶Stefanie#5404 in the U.S.-f- spelling of Stephanie — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown, a garland'Pronounced STEF-ə-nee▶Euline#5489 in the U.S.Euline reads as an early twentieth century American name related to Eula and Eulalia, the latter a Greek Pronounced yoo-LEEN▶Briany#5631 in the U.S.A spelling of Brianna/Briony — the feminine of Brian ('noble, strong, high', Irish), or echoing Briony ('Pronounced BRY-ə-nee▶Dannae#5823 in the U.S.A spelling of Danae ('a princess of Argos', Greek), and/or a Danna ('God is my judge', a Daniella form); Pronounced dah-NY▶Rhaena#5906 in the U.S.A coined Targaryen name from Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon; also echoes Rhea ('flowing'/a Titaness,Pronounced RAY-nah▶Stefani#6109 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown, a garland; that which surrounds'Pronounced STEF-ə-nee▶Basil#6183 in the U.S.From Greek basileios, 'kingly, royal' (and the fragrant basil herb, 'the royal herb'); predominantly a boPronounced BAZ-il▶Hermine#6284 in the U.S.Hermine is a German feminine name, a short form of Herminia and a feminine of Hermann — from Germanic herPronounced her-MEEN▶Corretta#6447 in the U.S.Corretta is a variant of Coretta, an elaboration of Cora with the diminutive ending '-etta'. Cora comes fPronounced kuh-RET-ah▶Eulala#6546 in the U.S.Eulala is a shortened variant of Eulalia, from the Greek eu 'well, good' and lalein 'to talk', giving 'swPronounced yoo-LAY-luh▶Elyssia#7000 in the U.S.A spelling of Elysia/Alyssa — variously 'from Elysium (the blessed fields of Greek myth)' and 'noble; ratPronounced eh-LISS-ee-ah▶Cristalle#7439 in the U.S.Cristalle is an ornate spelling of Crystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear rock crystal.' ThePronounced kris-TAL▶Parys#7487 in the U.S.A spelling of Paris — after the French capital (named for the Gaulish Parisii people); also the Trojan prPronounced PAIR-iss▶Stephania#7525 in the U.S.A form of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; that which surrounds'Pronounced steh-FAH-nee-ah▶Vasiliki#7899 in the U.S.The feminine of Vasilios (Basil) — from Greek basilikos, 'royal; kingly; queenly'Pronounced vah-see-lee-KEE▶Zanoviah#7929 in the U.S.A modern form of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (the king of the gods); we note the deityPronounced zah-NOH-vee-ah▶Dynasti#8053 in the U.S.A spelling of Dynasty — from the English word dynasty, 'a ruling line; a succession of rulers from one faPronounced DY-nuh-stee▶Meaghan#8257 in the U.S.Meaghan is an ornate, faux-Irish spelling of Megan, the Welsh pet form of Margaret, from Greek margaritesPronounced MEG-uhn▶Phyllis#8282 in the U.S.From the Greek phyllis, 'foliage; a green bough/leaf' (in myth, a Thracian princess turned into an almondPronounced FIL-iss▶Xan#8408 in the U.S.Xan is a crisp short form of Alexandra, from the Greek elements 'alexein', to defend, and 'aner, andros',Pronounced ZAN▶Adessa#8415 in the U.S.A form of Odessa — from the Greek place Odessos / the Odyssey, evoking 'a long journey; a wanderer'; routPronounced ah-DES-ah▶Agapita#8448 in the U.S.Agapita is the Spanish feminine of Agapito, from the Latin Agapitus and the Greek agape, meaning love, esPronounced ah-gah-PEE-tah▶Cassiopeia#8523 in the U.S.From the Greek Kassiopeia — a mythic Ethiopian queen (mother of Andromeda) placed among the stars as a coPronounced kas-ee-oh-PEE-ah▶Adelfa#8783 in the U.S.Adelfa is the Spanish name of the oleander, a flowering shrub. The word descends from Greek adelphe, meanPronounced uh-DEL-fuh▶Parris#8800 in the U.S.A spelling of Paris — variously 'from Paris' (the French city, a surname) and Paris of Greek myth (a TrojPronounced PAIR-iss▶Danaya#9045 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Danae (a princess of Greek myth) and Dana ('from Denmark; God is my judgPronounced dah-NY-ah▶Electra#9068 in the U.S.From the Greek elektra, 'amber; shining, radiant' (Electra, a princess of Greek myth, daughter of AgamemnPronounced ee-LEK-trah▶Eula#9089 in the U.S.A short form of Eulalia — from the Greek eu, 'well/good', + lalein, 'to speak', hence 'well-spoken; sweetPronounced YOO-lah▶Krystine#9250 in the U.S.Krystine is a K- and -y- respelling of Christine (Kristine), from the Latin Christiana, 'follower of ChriPronounced kris-TEEN▶Nausicaa#9478 in the U.S.From the Greek Nausikaa, 'burner of ships' (naus, 'a ship', + kaio, 'to burn'); the kind Phaeacian princePronounced naw-SIK-ay-uh▶Dorri#9538 in the U.S.Dorri is a friendly spelling of Dorrie, a pet form of Dora, Doris, or Dorothy. All trace to the Greek dorPronounced DOR-ee▶Aleyssa#9556 in the U.S.A spelling of Alyssa — variously a form of Alice ('noble', Germanic) and the alyssum flower (Greek, 'withPronounced uh-LISS-ah▶Christl#9568 in the U.S.Christl is a German and Austrian pet form of Christine and Christina, from the Greek and Latin for 'folloPronounced KRIS-tuhl▶Elaysha#9711 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Alisha ('noble', Germanic) and Elysia ('from Elysium; blissful', Greek); no singlePronounced eh-LAY-shah▶Olaya#10042 in the U.S.A Spanish (especially Asturian/Catalan) form of Eulalia — from the Greek, 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking'Pronounced oh-LY-ah▶Marialena#10060 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, the name of Mary) and Elena (Greek Helene, linked to 'light; torPronounced mah-ree-uh-LEH-nuh▶Vasilisa#10183 in the U.S.A Russian feminine of Basil/Vasili — from the Greek basileia, 'royal; queenly; a sovereign' (from basileuPronounced vah-see-LEE-sah▶Meggin#10448 in the U.S.Meggin is a spelling variant of Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Margaret. Margaret comes from the Greek 'mPronounced MEG-in▶Grettell#10595 in the U.S.A spelling of Gretel, the German pet form of Margarete (Margaret), from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' StPronounced GREH-tel▶Lyda#10722 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Lydia ('woman from Lydia,' a region of Asia Minor); also read as a clip of AliPronounced LY-duh▶Olimpia#10842 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Olympia, from the Greek for 'of Mount Olympus; of the gods; heavenly' - tPronounced oh-LEEM-pee-ah▶Maeghan#10947 in the U.S.Maeghan is a fancy respelling of Meghan (or Megan), the Welsh pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes from tPronounced MEG-un▶Stefanny#10955 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown; garland; wreaPronounced STEF-uh-nee▶Zenya#11060 in the U.S.Zenya reads as a variant of the Greek Xenia ('hospitality; welcome; guest-friendship') or the Slavic ZhenPronounced ZEN-yuh▶Alysse#11125 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Alyssa (linked to the alyssum flower, 'rational; without madness') and Alice (fromPronounced uh-LEES▶Artemisia#11179 in the U.S.From the Greek, 'belonging to Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and moon; also a plant genus (wormwood, mPronounced ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah▶Cinthya#11293 in the U.S.Cinthya is a variant spelling of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia ('from Mount Kynthos'), an epithet of ArtemiPronounced SIN-thee-uh▶Eulalie#11380 in the U.S.From the Greek Eulalia, 'sweetly speaking; well-spoken,' from eu ('good; well') and lalein ('to talk'). TPronounced YOO-luh-lee▶Gena#11402 in the U.S.A short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), used on its own. Warm and vintage, withPronounced JEE-nah▶Alexius#11671 in the U.S.Alexius takes Alexis and stretches it to a fuller, Latin-looking ending; both trace to Greek alexein, 'toPronounced uh-LEK-see-us▶Leida#11677 in the U.S.Leida has two plausible sources: it can be a variant of Leda, a queen of Greek myth, or an Estonian and BPronounced LAY-duh▶Anglea#11923 in the U.S.Anglea is a letter-swapped spelling of Angela, from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel.' The 'gl' and 'la' Pronounced AN-juh-luh▶Prisma#11939 in the U.S.A modern name from prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn; a sawn object'), evoking rainbows and light throPronounced PRIZ-mah▶Aaryana#12127 in the U.S.A spelling of Aryana/Ariana; by the Persian route 'noble; of the Aryans' (as in Aryana, an old name for tPronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Antalya#12243 in the U.S.Antalya is the name of a sun-soaked resort city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, founded in antiquity as Pronounced an-TAHL-yuh▶Antigone#12244 in the U.S.From the Greek Antigone, variously 'worthy of one's parents; in place of a mother' (anti, 'in place of/agPronounced an-TIG-uh-nee▶Krisy#12269 in the U.S.Krisy is a spare spelling of Kristy or Krissy, short forms of Kristine and Christina. Those come from thePronounced KRIS-ee▶Atticus#12287 in the U.S.Atticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of Athens'. FPronounced AT-ih-kus▶Estephanie#12533 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen/Esteban, from Greek stephanos ('crownPronounced es-TEF-uh-nee▶Evyenia#12541 in the U.S.A Greek form of Eugenia, from eugenes ('wellborn, noble') — eu ('good') plus genos ('birth, kin'). We notPronounced ev-YEN-ee-ah▶Lyssa#12893 in the U.S.Usually a short form of Alyssa ('noble', or from the alyssum flower) or Melissa (Greek, 'honeybee'), usedPronounced LISS-uh▶Madelene#12897 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. A classic namPronounced MAD-uh-lin▶Niobe#13083 in the U.S.From Greek mythology: Niobe, a queen who boasted of her many children and lost them all, then wept endlesPronounced NY-oh-bee▶Mellonie#13160 in the U.S.Mellonie is a variant spelling of Melanie, from the Greek melaina, 'dark, black.' The name was carried byPronounced MEL-uh-nee▶Stevee#13262 in the U.S.Stevee is a modern spelling of Stevie, the pet form of Stephen and Stephanie — from the Greek stephanos, Pronounced STEE-vee▶Damary#13411 in the U.S.Damary is a variant, popular in Spanish-speaking communities, of Damaris, a Greek name from the New TestaPronounced DAM-uh-ree▶Alexsandra#13512 in the U.S.Alexsandra is a modern respelling of Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros: alexein ('to defend') plus andros Pronounced a-lek-SAN-druh▶Aristella#13611 in the U.S.A modern coinage read as Greek aristos ('best, noblest') joined to Latin stella ('star') — 'best star'. IPronounced air-ih-STEL-uh▶Arrianna#13616 in the U.S.A double-r spelling of Arianna, the Italian form of Greek Ariadne, usually read 'most holy' (ari-, an intPronounced air-ee-AN-uh▶Cleona#13805 in the U.S.A name read as an extension of Cleo (Greek kleos, 'glory; fame') and as a form of the Irish Cliona (CliodPronounced klee-OH-nah▶Crystel#13812 in the U.S.Crystel is a modern respelling of Crystal, the gem-and-glass word name from Greek krystallos, 'clear ice,Pronounced KRIS-tuhl▶Dafny#13819 in the U.S.A spelling of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel; bay tree.' In myth, the nymph Daphne was changed into a laurel tPronounced DAF-nee▶Daphnee#13841 in the U.S.Daphnee is a French-influenced spelling of Daphne, Greek daphne, 'laurel' or 'bay tree'. In Greek myth DaPronounced DAF-nee▶Angila#13882 in the U.S.Angila is a spelling variant of Angela, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger', the same word that gives 'anPronounced AN-juh-luh▶Eldora#13903 in the U.S.Eldora is usually linked to the Spanish el dorado ('the golden one'), evoking the legendary golden land. Pronounced el-DOR-uh▶Elane#13914 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen (Greek Helene), usually read as 'light' or 'shPronounced eh-LAYN▶George#14009 in the U.S.From Greek Georgios, from ge 'earth' plus ergon 'work' — 'farmer, tiller of the soil'. Borne by Saint GeoPronounced JORJ▶Genesi#14023 in the U.S.Genesi is a clipped spelling of Genesis, dropping the final s. Genesis comes from the Greek genesis, 'oriPronounced JEN-uh-see▶Illeana#14092 in the U.S.Illeana is a doubled-L spelling of Ileana, the Romanian name usually linked to Helen — from a Greek root Pronounced ih-lee-AH-nuh▶Ilyssa#14154 in the U.S.Ilyssa is a spelling of Alyssa or Elissa. Alyssa is linked to the alyssum flower (from Greek a-, 'not', pPronounced ih-LIS-uh▶Kessa#14300 in the U.S.Kessa reads as a short, modern name, either a reworking of Tessa, itself from Theresa, or a fresh coinagePronounced KESS-uh▶Lalia#14414 in the U.S.From the Greek lalia, 'speech, talk, the way one speaks'. It also serves as a short form of Eulalia, 'swePronounced LAH-lee-uh▶Lydiana#14504 in the U.S.Built on Lydia, the Greek name meaning 'woman from Lydia' — a wealthy kingdom in what is now western TurkPronounced lid-ee-AH-nuh▶Alantis#14667 in the U.S.Alantis is a modern given name taken from Atlantis, the legendary island that Plato described as sinking Pronounced uh-LAN-tis▶Margherita#14670 in the U.S.Margherita is the Italian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'; in Italian the same word Pronounced mar-guh-REE-tuh▶Monarch#14704 in the U.S.The English word monarch, 'a sole ruler; sovereign' (from Greek monarkhes, 'one who rules alone'), also tPronounced MON-ark▶Marga#14872 in the U.S.Marga is a clipped form of Margaret or Margarita, both descending from Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearlPronounced MAR-guh▶Ariatna#15030 in the U.S.Ariatna is a Spanish respelling of Ariadna, the Spanish form of the Greek Ariadne - traditionally read asPronounced ah-ree-AHT-nuh▶Teana#15032 in the U.S.Teana is a variant of Tiana, itself a short form of names like Tatiana (a Roman family name) and ChristiaPronounced tee-AH-nuh▶Tiahna#15086 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Tiana, itself a clipped form of Tatiana or Christiana. Tatiana descends from the RoPronounced tee-AH-nuh▶Tiphany#15209 in the U.S.Tiphany is a variant spelling of Tiffany, closer to the medieval Tiffania. The name comes from the Greek Pronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Tiphani#15356 in the U.S.Tiphani is a ph-and-i respelling of Tiffany, from the Greek Theophania, 'appearance' or 'manifestation ofPronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Terre#15405 in the U.S.Terre is a spelling variant of Terry and Teri, short forms of Teresa (or Theresa). Teresa's origin is debPronounced TERR-ee▶Dayanira#15445 in the U.S.Dayanira is the Spanish spelling of Deianira, in Greek myth the wife of Heracles. The Greek name is tradiPronounced dah-yah-NEER-ah▶Cindia#15546 in the U.S.Cindia reads as an elaboration of Cindy and Cynthia. Cynthia comes from the Greek Kynthia, 'from Mount KyPronounced SIN-dee-uh▶Attalia#15597 in the U.S.From Attalia, an ancient port on Turkey's coast named after King Attalos and mentioned in Acts (modern AnPronounced uh-TAH-lee-uh▶Alyzza#15682 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Alyssa/Alissa, linked to the alyssum flower (Greek, 'without madness') and to AdelaiPronounced uh-LIS-ah▶Nicolasa#15699 in the U.S.Nicolasa is the Spanish feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nikē, 'victory', plus laos, 'peoPronounced nee-koh-LAH-suh▶Brizeyda#15713 in the U.S.Brizeyda is a Latina respelling of Briseida, the Spanish form of the Greek Briseis, a figure in Homer's IPronounced brih-ZAY-duh▶Coretta#15744 in the U.S.An -etta elaboration of Cora, from the Greek 'kore,' 'maiden.' The name is inseparable from Coretta ScottPronounced kuh-RET-uh▶Candi#15748 in the U.S.Candi is an -i spelling of Candy, the short form of Candace (Candice), a title borne by queens of ancientPronounced KAN-dee▶Iridian#15863 in the U.S.Iridian is a Latin-American girl's name built on the Greek iris (genitive iridos), 'rainbow,' the same roPronounced ee-ree-dee-AHN▶Ellyssa#15867 in the U.S.Ellyssa reads as a doubled-l respelling of Alyssa, itself from the alyssum flower whose Greek name means Pronounced eh-LISS-uh▶Elaena#15901 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Elena, itself the Italian, Spanish and Russian form of Helen, from Greek Helene - usPronounced eh-LAY-nah▶Denai#15905 in the U.S.Denai is a modern American coinage, most plausibly a reworking of Danae - the Greek princess-name of mythPronounced duh-NAY▶Eugenie#15983 in the U.S.The French form of Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes, 'well-born; noble.' Borne by Empress Eugenie of FrancPronounced yoo-ZHAY-nee▶Genie#16049 in the U.S.A short form of Eugenie/Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes ('well-born; noble'); it also chimes with the EngPronounced JEE-nee▶Epifania#16117 in the U.S.Epifania is the Spanish and Italian form of Epiphany, the Christian feast marking the appearance of ChrisPronounced eh-pee-FAH-nee-ah▶Idali#16152 in the U.S.Used mainly in Spanish-speaking families, standing close to Idalia — a classical byname of Aphrodite, takPronounced ee-DAH-lee▶Kristyne#16321 in the U.S.Kristyne is a stylized spelling of Kristine, itself a form of Christine. Christine comes through Latin ChPronounced kris-TEEN▶Jolanda#16345 in the U.S.Jolanda is a continental spelling of Yolanda, a name carried by medieval European queens. It is generallyPronounced yoh-LAHN-duh▶Ellissa#16380 in the U.S.Ellissa is a doubled spelling of Elissa/Alyssa. Elissa was an ancient name for Dido, queen of Carthage; APronounced uh-LISS-uh▶Lariza#16559 in the U.S.Lariza is a variant of Larissa, a Greek name from the ancient city of Larisa, sometimes connected to a woPronounced lah-REE-zah▶Europa#16631 in the U.S.From the Greek Europa, variously 'wide face; broad' (eurys, 'wide', + ops, 'face') or from a Semitic rootPronounced yoo-ROH-puh▶Kaetlyn#16685 in the U.S.Kaetlyn is a respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; the ae/-lynPronounced KAYT-lin▶Areion#16746 in the U.S.Areion is a modern spelling of Arion, a name from Greek tradition given both to a swift, immortal talkingPronounced uh-RY-on▶Lysandra#16760 in the U.S.Lysandra is the feminine form of Lysander — Greek Lysandros, from lysis ('a loosening, releasing') and anPronounced ly-SAN-druh▶Medora#16775 in the U.S.The name of the heroine of Lord Byron's narrative poem The Corsair, apparently coined or adapted by ByronPronounced muh-DOR-uh▶Persephanie#17036 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Persephone (blended with the Stephanie sound), the Greek goddess taken to the undePronounced per-SEF-ah-nee▶Sosha#17435 in the U.S.Sosha is a phonetic respelling of Sasha, the Russian and Slavic diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, froPronounced SOH-shah▶Meighan#17455 in the U.S.Meighan is an ornate spelling of Meghan or Megan, the Welsh diminutive of Marged, the Welsh Margaret, froPronounced MAY-gun▶Vasilia#17463 in the U.S.A Greek feminine name from basileus/vasilias, 'king,' and basilissa, 'queen' — the feminine counterpart oPronounced vah-SEE-lee-ah▶Xandra#17514 in the U.S.Xandra is a short form of Alexandra, the feminine of Alexander, from the Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and Pronounced ZAN-drah▶Xylina#17540 in the U.S.Xylina is a rare coinage that draws on the Greek xylon, meaning wood, the same root behind words like xylPronounced zuh-LEE-nuh▶Tyara#17774 in the U.S.Tyara is a respelling of Tiara, from the Latin tiara and Greek tiaras, a jeweled headband or ornamental cPronounced tee-AR-uh▶Tearra#17888 in the U.S.Tearra is a respelling of Tiara, the word for a jeweled headband or small crown, which came into English Pronounced tee-AR-uh▶Basilia#17934 in the U.S.Basilia is the feminine of Basil, from Greek basileios ('royal, kingly,' from basileus, 'king'). It servePronounced buh-SEE-lee-uh▶Lallie#18355 in the U.S.Lallie is an affectionate short form of Eulalie or Eulalia (Greek Eulalia, 'sweetly speaking, well-spokenPronounced LAL-ee▶Khandi#18493 in the U.S.Khandi is a K-spelled variant of Candy, the pet form of Candace, a title once carried by ancient queens oPronounced KAN-dee▶Malaka#18521 in the U.S.Malaka is most naturally read as an Arabic name from malak, 'angel,' the feminine form conveying an angelPronounced muh-LAH-kuh▶Iraida#18588 in the U.S.Iraida comes from the Greek name Herais or Herois, built on Hera, queen of the gods, and carrying a sensePronounced ee-rah-EE-duh▶Lalla#18611 in the U.S.Lalla is chiefly a pet form of Eulalia, from Greek 'eu' (well) and 'lalein' (to speak), so 'sweetly speakPronounced LAL-uh▶Soila#18759 in the U.S.Soila is a Spanish spelling variant of Zoila, the feminine of Zoilo, from the Greek root zoe, 'life'. ThePronounced SOY-lah▶Kriss#19137 in the U.S.Kriss is a pet form of Kristin, Christine, Kristina and related names, spelled with a K and a doubled s. Pronounced KRISS▶Tiaira#19305 in the U.S.Tiaira is an -ai- respelling of Tiara, the ornamental crown, borrowed into English from Latin tiara and uPronounced tee-AIR-uh▶Tere#19353 in the U.S.Tere is a clipped form of Teresa, common as a nickname in Spanish-speaking families. Teresa's origin is uPronounced TER-ee▶Tiphanie#19976 in the U.S.Tiphanie is a French-looking spelling of Tiffany, which comes from the medieval Theophania, Greek for 'apPronounced TIF-uh-nee▶AlcyoneFrom the Greek alkyon, 'a kingfisher' (linked to the 'halcyon days' of calm seas); one of the Pleiades anPronounced al-SY-uh-nee▶HecubaFrom the Greek Hekabe, of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of Hector and PaPronounced HEK-yoo-buh▶HippolytaFrom the Greek Hippolyte, 'she who frees the horses; letter-loose of horses' (hippos, 'horse', + lyo, 'toPronounced hih-POL-ih-tuh▶IphigeniaFrom the Greek Iphigeneia, 'born strong; of noble/mighty birth' (iphios, 'strong', + genes, 'born'); the Pronounced if-ih-juh-NY-uh▶
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What does the name Persephone mean?
Persephone is the Greek goddess of spring who also reigns as queen of the underworld, making her name one of the most direct royal titles on this list — mythological and maximalist all at once.