Arethusa - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Arethusa \a-rethu-sa, ar(e)-thusa\ is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Arethusa was a nymph pursued by a river god, who was changed by Artemis into a stream to avoid a fate worse than death.

For more information, see also the related name Aretha.

Baby names that sound like Arethusa are Artis, Ardis, Ardyss, Ardys, Ardiss and Artice. Other similar baby names are Artha and Artheia.

Arethusa is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Arethusa. Click here to compare Arethusa with related baby names.