The Greek element eu — which means “well, good” — is featured in a number of familiar words, such as euphoria and euphemism.
It’s also featured in quite a few personal names. These eu-names may not be stylish right now, but they could be a good option if you’re searching for something uncommon and rather formal-sounding.
Below are some examples, plus definitions. (I stuck to feminine versions of the names just to keep things consistent.)
Name (feminine form) | Meaning |
Euangelia | “good news” |
Eudoxia | “good fame” |
Eugenia | “well-born” |
Eulalia | “good talk” |
Eunice | “good victory” |
Eunomia | “good order” |
Euodia | “good odor” |
Euphemia | “good speech” |
Euphrasia | “good cheer” |
Euphronia | “good state of mind” |
Eupraxia | “good practice” |
Eusebia | “good reverence” |
Eustacia | “good harvest” |
Eustathia | “well-built” |
Eustorgia | “good family-love” |
Euthalia | “good bloom” |
Euthymia | “good mood” |
Eutropia | “good bend” |
Eutychia | “good fortune” |
English-speakers tend to pronounce that first syllable yoo, but I’m pretty sure the Greeks articulated each vowel in the diphthong separately (something like eh-oo).
Do you like Eu-names? Which ones are your favorites?