Admetus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Admetus

What is the meaning of the name Admetus ?

The baby name Admetus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈæd.mə.təs/ or /ædˈmiː.təs/; Classical Greek: /adˈme.tos/.

Admetus is Greek in Origin.

Admetus is the Latinized form of Ancient Greek Ἄδμητος (Admētos), built from the privative a- “not” and damazō “to tame,” yielding the sense “untamed,” “indomitable,” or “unbroken (of a horse).” The name’s austere meaning and polished classical sound make it distinctive yet resonant for lovers of Hellenic lore.

In myth, Admetus was the just king of Pherae, served by Apollo and husband of Alcestis, whose self‑sacrifice and Heraclean rescue became a motif; the name also belonged to Admetus of Epirus, who sheltered Themistocles. It circulated in Latin texts and reappeared in early‑modern Europe through theater and opera - Euripides’ Alcestis, Gluck’s Alceste (French Admète), and Handel’s Admeto. Usage as a given name has remained rare in English and Greek alike, with occasional 19th‑century antiquarian revivals. Variants include Admetos (Greek), Admeto (Italian), and Admète (French); short forms are scarce, though Ad or Met are possible modern nicknames.

⚙ Admetus does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.