Galatea

The first name Galatea is a Latinized form of the Greek name Galáteia (Γαλάτεια). Translated into German, the name means "the milk-white" or "the milk queen" as well as "the milky foam of the sea."

What does the name Galatea mean?

Galatea is a Latinized variant of the Greek name Galáteia (Γαλάτεια). In German, the name is translated as "the milk-white" or more freely as "the milk queen" as well as "the milky foam of the sea." The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek word gála (γάλα), which means "milky," "white," and "white as milk." Other forms of the name include Galateah, Galathee (Galathée), and Galatee (Galatée). In Greek mythology, Galatea is a goddess and sea nymph.

Where does the name Galatea come from?

Galatea is a feminine first name of Greek origin. The meaning is "the milk-white." The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Galatea?

Ga-la-te-a, with equal emphasis on each syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Galatea is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 3,608th. Over the last ten years, Galatea has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Gala / Thea

Famous people

• Galatea Dalí (wife and muse of the artist Salvador Dalí)
• Galatea Ranzi (actress)