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?