Meaning: Probably milk-white
The story
A Greek mythological name probably related to the word for milk. Galatea is a sea nymph in the story of Acis; later versions of the Pygmalion story also use it for the statue brought to life.
Nicknames
- Gala
- Tea
- Thea
Spellings & variants
- Galateia
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Galatea comes from Greek.
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