The baby name Orthros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Modern Greek: [ˈorθros]; English approximation: /ˈɔːrθrɒs/; respelling: OR-thros.
Orthros is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Orthros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Modern Greek: [ˈorθros]; English approximation: /ˈɔːrθrɒs/; respelling: OR-thros.
Orthros is Greek in Origin.
From Ancient Greek ὄρθρος (órthros), Orthros means “dawn, daybreak,” and by extension “early morning.” In Eastern Christian usage, Orthros names the morning prayer service known in English as Matins, giving the name a devotional resonance. The -os ending reflects the masculine nominative form in Greek.
Usage as a given name is exceedingly rare. In classical mythology the form Orthrus/Orthros designates the two‑headed hound of Geryon slain by Herakles, a famous reference that lends the name literary visibility but likely limited everyday adoption. In modern Greek-speaking contexts, Orthros occasionally appears as a male baptismal name, chosen for its image of first light and prayerful vigil. Transliterations include Orthros (Greek-based), Orthrus (common scholarly/Latinized), and Orthus (Latin). No established diminutives exist, though some modern bearers informally shorten it. Overall, Orthros combines a luminous meaning with strong liturgical and mythic associations.
Orthros is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
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