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Tethys

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Pronounced TEE-thiss /ˈti.θɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Tethys, a Titaness of fresh water and the sea, wife of Oceanus; variously linked to 'a nurse; grandmother; the disposer'; routes layered; we note the TitanessLow

In 30 seconds: A Titaness of fresh water: Tethys is a Greek Titaness. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'TEE-thiss'). We note the Titaness.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Tethys, a Titaness of fresh water and the sea, wife of Oceanus; variously linked to 'a nurse; grandmother; the disposer'; routes layered; we note the Titaness

History & Origin

Tethys comes from the Greek Tethys, a Titaness of fresh water and the sea, wife of Oceanus; variously linked to 'a nurse; grandmother; the disposer' (routes layered, which we note the Titaness). A lyrical, classic name (said 'TEE-thiss').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also an ancient ocean and a moon of Saturn). Rare, a-Titaness-of-fresh-water at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Tethys is a Titaness of fresh water and the sea (wife of Oceanus) — variously linked to 'a nurse; grandmother' — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the Titaness; said 'TEE-thiss').
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References — Tethys — Greek mythology; Titaness; routes layered

Variations

Tethis

Nicknames

Teth

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If you like Tethys…

Oceanus— her Titan consort
Doris— a fellow Greek sea-goddess
Emrys— echoes that soft -ys sound
Irys— lands in the same popularity range
Parys— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tethys mean?

Tethys is a Greek Titaness of fresh water and the sea (wife of Oceanus); variously linked to 'a nurse; grandmother'. The routes are layered. We note the Titaness.

How do you pronounce Tethys?

It's said TEE-thiss /ˈti.θɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tethys a boy or girl name?

Tethys is a girl's name.

How popular is Tethys?

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

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