What does Alcestis mean?

Alcestis as a girls' name is of Greek origin. In Euripides' play of the same name, Alcestis descends to Hades instead of her husband, and is then rescued by Hercules.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Al-, -is

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, play (opera)

Variations

How popular is Alcestis?

Alcestis is an uncommon first name for females and a rare surname too for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Adelais, Aeress, Alais, Alanis▼, Alaysia▲, Albert, Alberta▼, Albertina, Albertine, Alcee, Alcinia (see Alcina), Aldis, Alecia▼, Alectra, Aleecia, Aleesha, Aleethia, Aleeysia, Alegria, Alesha▼, Aleshia, Alesia▼, Alessa, Alessi, Alessia▲, Alesta, Aleta, Aletea, Alethia, Aletia, Aletta, Alette, Alexi▼, Alexis▼, Alexius, Alexus▼, Alexys▼, Alieshea (see Alicia), Alis, Alishia, Alisia, Alista, Alitia, Allecia, Allegria, Alleluia, Allerie, Alles, Alless, Allessa, Alletta, Allette, Alliss, Almeeria (see Almera), Almeria, Almerin (see Almarine), Almetah, Aloisia, Alveenia (see Alvina), Alysia▼, Alyss, Alyssia▼, Annest, Aracelis, Arcenia, Ardelis, Argentia, Artemis, Artis, Augustia, Austin, Genesis▲, Glenis, Glennis and Mertis. These names tend to be more frequently used than Alcestis.