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 › Lachesis

Lachesis

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAK-uh-sis /ˈlæk.ə.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek lachesis, 'the allotter; disposer of lots' (from lanchano, 'to obtain by lot'); the Fate who measures the thread of each life; we note the FateLow

In 30 seconds: The allotter; disposer of lots: Lachesis is the Greek Fate who measures the thread. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAK-uh-sis'). We note the Fate.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek lachesis, 'the allotter; disposer of lots' (from lanchano, 'to obtain by lot'); the Fate who measures the thread of each life; we note the Fate

History & Origin

Lachesis comes from the Greek lachesis, 'the allotter; disposer of lots' (from lanchano, 'to obtain by lot'); the Fate who measures the thread of each life (we note the Fate). A crisp, classic name (said 'LAK-uh-sis').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the three Fates). Rare, the-allotter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lachesis is 'the allotter; disposer of lots' in Greek — the Fate who measures the thread of each life — a crisp, storied name (we note the Fate; said 'LAK-uh-sis').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Lachesis — Greek mythology; Fate

Variations

Lakhesis

Nicknames

Lake

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Lachesis…

Moira— the collective Fates-name
Nona— a Roman Fate counterpart
Artemis— a similarly popular pick
Chryseis— shares the -is ending
Damaris— shares Lachesis's Greek roots

Explore names like Lachesis

By themegreekmythology
By meaningLife

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lachesis mean?

Lachesis is Greek for 'the allotter; disposer of lots'; the Fate who measures the thread of each life. We note the Fate.

How do you pronounce Lachesis?

It's said LAK-uh-sis /ˈlæk.ə.sɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lachesis a boy or girl name?

Lachesis is a girl's name.

How popular is Lachesis?

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

💬 Ask Nia