Girl name · Greek
Rhodanthe
“rose flower”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Rhodanthe.
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About the name
Rhodanthe is rhodon (rose) plus anthos (flower), the same anthos that gives Anthea and chrysanthemum. It is the name of a Greek maiden in a late-antique romance who was so admired that her suitors broke down the temple doors, and Artemis turned her into a rose bush for it.
It is a botanical genus name today and an extremely rare given name, with no US ranking in any decade. The -anthe ending is the least familiar part for English speakers.
Thea is the short form that makes it wearable. Three syllables pair with one (Rhodanthe Iris, Rhodanthe Wren). On our vibe map it is Dark Academia with a Whimsical streak.
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Is Rhodanthe a boy or girl name?
Rhodanthe is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin.
What does the name Rhodanthe mean?
Rhodanthe means “rose flower” of Greek origin. Rhodanthe is rhodon (rose) plus anthos (flower), the same anthos that gives Anthea and chrysanthemum. It is the name of a Greek maiden in a late-antique romance who was so admired that her suitors broke down the temple doors, and Artemis turned her into a rose bush for it.
Where does the name Rhodanthe come from?
Rhodanthe is Greek in origin. It is a botanical genus name today and an extremely rare given name, with no US ranking in any decade. The -anthe ending is the least familiar part for English speakers.
What are common nicknames for Rhodanthe?
Rhoda, Thea, and Annie — the short-forms parents most often use for Rhodanthe.
How popular is Rhodanthe?
Rhodanthe did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Rhodanthe you might want for the nursery.