Galatea Meaning

What does Galatea mean?

The name Galatea is of Greek origin.

The meaning of Galatea is "milky white".

It is also of Latin origin, where its meaning is "mythical name ".

Galatea is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 7 letters and 4 syllables and is pronounced Ga-la-te-a.

The Given Name Galatea

Galatea appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Galatea is also great as a middle name.

Galatea falls into the Greek myth name category.

Galatea Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Galatea Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Galatea has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Galatea to other names.

Galatea Related Names

Famous Galateas

Galatea ~ Greek Myth - A statue of a maiden that was given life by Aphrodite., Greek Myth - A sea nymph.

Galatea Numerology

What will your new littleGalatea be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Galatea Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Galatea in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Galatea.

Just for fun, see the name Galatea in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Galatea in Nautical Flags page.