Greek

Xanthe

ZAN-thee

Meaning: Yellow; blond or fair-haired

Girl
Rare gem
2 syllables

The story

Xanthe comes from a Greek color adjective that can describe yellow or blond hair. Golden is a poetic association, while the older color-and-hair senses are the more precise explanation.

Nicknames

Spellings & variants

Xanthi

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Modern
Mythical
Soft
Works everywhere

Origins

Xanthe comes from Greek.

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