Myrto

The first name Myrto (Μυρτώ) has its roots in ancient Greece and is derived from the ancient Greek term myrtos (μύρτος), which means "the myrtle." This plant, an evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean region, played a significant role in Greek mythology.

What does the name Myrto mean?

The name Myrto (Μυρτώ) originates from ancient Greece and refers to the ancient Greek word myrtos (μύρτος), which means "the myrtle." The myrtle, which was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, is considered a symbol of love and happiness in marriage in antiquity. Myrto was also the name of the second wife of the philosopher Socrates. Today, the girl's name is still common, especially in Greece. There are various variants of the name, including Mirta, Mirte, Mirtel, Mirtha, Mirthe, Mirto, Myrta, Myrte, Myrtha, Myrthe, and Myrtle.

Where does the name Myrto come from?

The first name Myrto has Greek origins and means "the myrtle." The word root comes from ancient Greek: myrtos (μύρτος) = myrtle. The language is Greek.

How do you pronounce Myrto?

Myrto is pronounced like 'Mir-to.'

Popularity

In Germany, Myrto is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most popular female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Myrto has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Famous people

• Myrto Azina Chronides (writer from India)
• Myrto Joannidis (Swiss singer)
• Myrto Uzuni (Albanian footballer)