Medea

At a Glance: Name: Medea – Meaning: cunning; one who plans or schemes – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Medea is an Ancient Greek name meaning "cunning; one who plans or schemes." It's a rarely used name in the U.S., one that stands out for a parent who wants something distinctive with deep classical roots.

Meaning & Origin of Medea

Meaning: Cunning; one who plans or schemes.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Medea

Medea peaked at #4210 in 1967 with 11 babies given the name, and by 2008, the latest year in the 1961-2008 data, it had slipped to #14862 with just 7 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2008.

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FAQ

What does the name Medea mean?

Cunning; one who plans or schemes. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Medea)

Is Medea a popular name right now?

Medea peaked at #4210 in 1967 and is ranked #14862 as of 2008. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2008.)

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