Medeea
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Medeea: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2022.
The name Medeea is a variant of the ancient Greek name Medea, thought to derive from the word *mēdomai*, meaning "to think" or "to scheme," often interpreted as "cunning." In Greek mythology, Medea was the sorceress princess of Colchis who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece. More recently, the name has been borne by Romanian actress Medeea Marinescu. While no major place shares the exact spelling, the mythological roots resonate strongly through literature and opera, most famously in Euripides' tragedy. Medeea offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Medea, lending a slightly softer, modern feel while retaining its powerful, ancient associations.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20223 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y