Epemetheus - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Epemetheus \e-peme-theus\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "afterthought". Greek mythology: the husband of Pandora (who opened the famous box, loosing trouble on the world) and brother of Prometheus, who brought fire to mankind.

Epemetheus is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Epemetheus. Compare Epemetheus with related baby names.