At a Glance: Name: Arcadia – Meaning: named for the mountainous Peloponnesian region, traditionally said to be named after the mythological figure Arcas; came to symbolize an idyllic pastoral paradise – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ar-KAY-dee-uh
Arcadia is a Greek girl's name meaning “named for the mountainous Peloponnesian region, traditionally said to be named after the mythological figure Arcas; came to symbolize an idyllic pastoral paradise”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Arcadia
Meaning: Named for the mountainous Peloponnesian region, traditionally said to be named after the mythological figure Arcas; came to symbolize an idyllic pastoral paradise.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Means 'beginning' or 'source' Actually: Arcadia doesn't mean 'beginning' or 'source' — it isn't even related to the similar-sounding word 'arcade.' The name comes from the mountainous Peloponnesian region, traditionally said to be named after the mythological figure Arcas, and came to symbolize an idyllic pastoral paradise.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arcadia
Phonetic: ar-KAY-dee-uh IPA: /ɑːrˈkeɪdiə/
Popularity of Arcadia
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.
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