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: Angry,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative

C: Candid,Curious,Cute,Chatty,Choice,Clever,Copycat

T: Tacky,Tireless,Testy,Truth,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Touchy

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment

Actaea is:

• a Complex name
• a Mature name
• a Unintellectual name
• a Wholesome name

Related Names to Actaea

Actaeon, Naida, Thetis, Calypso, Tethys, Amphitrite

Actaeon

Amphitrite

Calypso

Naida

Tethys

Thetis