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Names Like Circe
24 similar names matched by popularity and Greek origin — The name 'Circe' means "hawk" or "falcon" and derives from the Ancient Greek word *kirkos* (κίρκος)..
How we find these: names ranked close to Circe in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Circe
Rank #1,449
Melona “Melona is derived from the Greek name Melaina or Mελάνα, meaning "dark" or "black," from …”
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Themis “Themis derives from the Greek root meaning "divine law" or "order," connected to the verb…”
Rank #1,405
Xenne “Xenne is a variant spelling of Xenia, derived from the Greek word "xenia" (ξενία), meanin…”
Rank #1,471
Zenia “Zenia is a shortened form of Xenia, derived from the Greek word "xenia" (ξενία) meaning h…”
Rank #1,484
Briseis “The given name 'Briseis' is derived from the Greek word 'Βρισηίς' (Briseís), meaning 'shi…”
Rank #1,387
Illias “The name 'Illias' is a variant of 'Elias' or 'Elijah', meaning "My God is Yahweh" in Hebr…”
Rank #1,495
Yonis “# Yonis
Yonis is derived from the Greek name Ioannes (Ἰωάννης), meaning "God is gracious…”
Rank #1,373
Popi “Popi is a diminutive form derived from Greek names beginning with "Pop-" or from Poppy, u…”
Rank #1,363
Iole “The name 'Iole' means "violet" or "purple flower" and derives from the Ancient Greek word…”
Rank #1,349
Kairos “Kairos derives from ancient Greek "καιρός" (kairos), meaning "the right or opportune mome…”
Rank #1,348
Mairon “Mairon is a variant spelling of Myron, derived from the Greek word "myron" (μύρον), meani…”
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Hebe “The name 'Hebe' means "youth" or "prime of life" in Ancient Greek, derived from the Greek…”
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Rho “Rho is the name of the seventeenth letter of the Greek alphabet, derived from Phoenician …”
Rank #1,257
Thymo “Thymo derives from the Greek word "thymos" (θυμός), meaning spirit, courage, or soul—refe…”
Rank #1,241
Hero “The name 'Hero' means "protector" or "defender," deriving from the Greek word *hērōs* (ἥρ…”
Rank #1,234
Lysia “Lysia is derived from the Greek name Lysius, which comes from the root "lysis" meaning "l…”
Rank #1,231
Anthe “Anthe derives from the Greek word "anthos" (ἄνθος), meaning "flower." The name carries bo…”
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Iordanis “The given name 'Iordanis' is derived from the Greek name 'Ιορδάνης' (Iordanēs), meaning '…”
Rank #1,198
Kyria “Kyria means "lady" or "mistress" and derives from the Greek word "kyria," the feminine fo…”
Rank #1,192
Fedra “The given name 'Fedra' is derived from the Greek word 'Phaedra', meaning 'bright' or 'shi…”
Rank #1,191
Arista “The name 'Arista' means "best" or "excellent," derived from the Greek root *aristos* (ἄρι…”
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Giannis “The name 'Giannis' is a Greek diminutive of 'Ioannis', meaning "God is gracious," derived…”
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Myrto “Myrto derives from the Greek word "myrtos" (μύρτος), meaning myrtle, a plant sacred to Ap…”
Rank #1,142
Ia “The name 'Ia' is a short form of names like Ianthe or Ione, meaning "violet flower" from …”
Brother names for Circe
Same cultural background as Circe, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
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Linus “Linus derives from the Latin name Linus, which comes from the Greek word "linos" (λίνος),…”
Rank #42
Atlas “The name Atlas derives from the Greek titan Ἄτλας (Atlas), likely from the root meaning "…”
Rank #43
Milas “Milas is a name derived from the Latin "Milo," which itself may stem from Germanic roots …”
Rank #52
Nikolas “Nikolas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements "nike" (victory) a…”
Rank #55
Yanis “Yanis is a Greek form of John (Ioannis), derived from Hebrew "Yochanan", meaning "God is …”
Rank #70
Ares “Ares derives from Greek and means "ruin" or "bane," likely from the Proto-Indo-European r…”
Rank #89
Leander “Leander derives from the Greek elements "leon" (lion) and "ander" (man), meaning "lion-ma…”
Rank #126
Arion “Arion derives from Ancient Greek "Arion" (Ἀρίων), likely meaning "very melodious" or "of …”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Circe" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Circe include Melona, Themis, Xenne.
What is the origin of the name Circe?
Circe is a Greek name. The name 'Circe' means "hawk" or "falcon" and derives from the Ancient Greek word *kirkos* (κίρκος).
What are good brother names for Circe?
If Circe is used for one child, Linus is a well-matched Brother name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.