Eurydice: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: yoo-RID-uh-see
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Greek
Meaning: Eurydice means "wide justice" or "broad justice."

Eurydice is a name of Greek origin, deeply rooted in ancient mythology and literature. Historically, Eurydice is known as the wife of Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology. The name itself can be translated to mean "wide justice" or "broad justice," derived from the Greek elements "eurys," meaning wide, and "dike," meaning justice. Though Eurydice is not commonly found among contemporary public figures, its mythological and literary significance has ensured its presence in various cultural works over the years. The name has appeared in numerous adaptations of the Orpheus myth, including plays, operas, and films, underlining its timeless appeal. Eurydice resonates with a sense of classic elegance and carries with it a narrative richness that appeals to those who appreciate historical and linguistic depth in a name.

Eurydice Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Eurydice is currently #33817 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Eurydice is currently #19262 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Eurydice is currently #16798 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Eurydice is currently #9654 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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