Arachne as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arachne

What is the meaning of the name Arachne ?

The baby name Arachne is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈrækni/ (uh-RACK-nee).

Arachne is Greek in Origin.

Arachne comes from Ancient Greek arachne, meaning 'spider', the root behind English words like arachnid and arachnophobia. In Greco-Roman myth, Arachne is the gifted Lydian weaver who challenges Athena; after their fateful contest she is transformed into a spider, explaining the origin of webs. The name carries associations of artistry, dexterity, and audacity, along with a cautionary note about pride.

As a given name it remains uncommon, appearing sporadically from the 19th century onward in classical and Gothic literature and seeing niche modern use in fantasy and alternative circles. Recorded variants include Aracne (Italian and Spanish), Arachné (French), and the transliteration Arakhne; in Modern Greek, Aráchni (Arachni) may appear in literary contexts. Possible short forms are Ara or Rachne. Meaning: 'spider', by extension 'weaver' or 'spinner'.

⚙ Arachne is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Arachne appears only 1 time in total — found in 1 country. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.