Anticlea

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Anticlea is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning "against" and "kleos" meaning "fame/renown." In Greek mythology, Anticlea was the mother of the hero Odysseus.
Popularity
Anticlea is not a common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or any other countries.

cartoon of the name Anticlea
Cartoon of Anticlea

Anticlea Name meanings & History

The name Anticlea is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning "against" and "kleos" meaning "fame/renown." In Greek mythology, Anticlea was the mother of the hero Odysseus. Anticlea is a rare and unique name that is only used occasionally in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It may appeal to parents who are looking for a name with a strong connection to Greek mythology or who are drawn to its distinctive sound and meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Anticlea: Action Aries

Synonyms of Anticlea:

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

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Neat

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

L: Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Liaison,Lover,Languid

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

Anticlea is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Rough name

Related Names to Anticlea

Antigone, Antoinette, Anthea, Arista