Actaea
Ἁκταία(Ancient Greek)
Actaea Name meanings & History
The name Actaea is derived from the Greek word "aktaios" which means "of the shore" or "sea cliff". In Greek mythology, Actaea was a Naiad nymph who was praised for her beauty and grace. Latinized form of Aktaie and Aktaia, both of which derive from Greek ἁκτή (akte) "headland, sea-coast, shore" (compare the masculine equivalent Aktaios and its latinized form Actaeus). This was the name of two minor characters in Greek mythology: one of the Nereids and one of the Danaïdes (the daughters of Danaus). Actaea is mostly used as a feminine given name, but it can also be used as a surname. It is a name that stands out due to its rarity and mythical references.
Zodiac Sign of Actaea: Action Aries
Synonyms of Actaea:
A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive
C: Cute,Choice,Copycat,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Clever
T: Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Testy,Tacky,Truth,Talkative
E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain
Actaea is:- a Complex name
- a Mature name
- a Unintellectual name
- a Wholesome name
Related Names to Actaea
Actaeon, Naida, Thetis, Calypso, Tethys, Amphitrite