Ithaca

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ithaca means "native or inhabitant of Ithaca", "voyage" or "long journey". In Greek mythology, Ithaca is the island home of the hero Odysseus, who faces many challenges on his long journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Popularity
Ithaca is a rare and unusual name that is not very popular in any country or region.

cartoon of the name Ithaca
Cartoon of Ithaca

Ithaca Name meanings & History

The name Ithaca means "native or inhabitant of Ithaca", "voyage" or "long journey". In Greek mythology, Ithaca is the island home of the hero Odysseus, who faces many challenges on his long journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. This name comes from the name of a Greek island, a legendary home of Odysseus, located in the Ionian Sea.The etymology is uncertain, but the first element is, perhaps, derived from Phoenician I meaning "island.". Ithaca can be used as both a first name and a middle name for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Ithaca: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Ithaca:

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

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

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hyper

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

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

Ithaca is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Ithaca

Odyssey, Odysseus, Calypso, Penelope, Telemachus, Circe

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