Ithaca
ITH-ah-kah
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
5
Peak Year
#5 in 2017
First Recorded
2017
The Story of Ithaca
“This name is a journey, a legendary home whispered through millennia, promising adventure and a return to self.”
Ithaca draws its essence from Greek mythology, famously the island home of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. It evokes a sense of place, of a cherished homeland and a long-sought destination.
For your child, Ithaca is a name that speaks of resilience and intelligence, a spirit destined for adventure but grounded by a sense of belonging. It’s for a daughter who will navigate life’s challenges with wisdom and return always to her true north.
A daughter named Ithaca carries the promise of epic journeys and the deep satisfaction of finding home, a beacon of resilience and wit.
What It Means
Originating from Greek, referring to the island home of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. It suggests a place of home.
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