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Myrtha

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How to Pronounce Myrtha

Pronounced MUR-thuh /ˈmɜr.θə/Medium

Meaning: Myrtha is a variant of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtos - the fragrant evergreen shrub that classical tradition made sacred to Venus and a symbol of love. The 'th' spelling nudges it toward Martha ('lady, mistress'), and the two were sometimes blended.Low

In 30 seconds: Myrtha is a rare vintage girl's name, a variant of Myrtle (the myrtle shrub, sacred to Venus). It appears in early US records and peaked around 1925 (said MUR-thuh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningMyrtha is a variant of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtos - the fragrant evergreen shrub that classical tradition made sacred to Venus and a symbol of love. The 'th' spelling nudges it toward Martha ('lady, mistress'), and the two were sometimes blended.

U.S. rank (1990)#10997 ↘ Falling

1990 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 270

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Myrtha is a variant of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtos, the myrtle shrub the ancients tied to Venus and to love. The spelling draws it close to Martha, and the name shares the botanical charm of its Gibson-girl era.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1925, and had faded well before mid-century. A girl named Myrtha then would belong to her great-grandmother's generation.

Did you know? Myrtha is the name of the cold, commanding Queen of the Wilis in the Romantic ballet Giselle - a ghostly ruler of jilted maidens, which gives the gentle plant-name an unexpectedly dramatic stage life.

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Myrtha — Variant of Myrtle (Greek myrtos); spelling crosses Martha; ballet Giselle's Myrtha; 1920s cohort.

Variations

MyrtleMyrtaMarthaMirtha

Nicknames

MyrtTha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myrtha mean?

It is a variant of Myrtle, from the Greek myrtos, the myrtle shrub sacred to Venus; the spelling also leans toward Martha.

How do you pronounce Myrtha?

It is said MUR-thuh /ˈmɜr.θə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Myrtha a boy or girl name?

Myrtha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Myrtha?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-twenties.