🔥Xanthe

ZAN-thee (English); ksan-THEE (Greek); KSAN-TEH (Classical Greek)

Greek

"golden, yellow"

Xanthe Origin and Meaning

The name Xanthe is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "golden, yellow".

X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front.

This extravagant name, which, like many Greek names beginning with X, is pronounced as if it were a Z in English, is derived from the Greek word for the color yellow. A Homeric epithet of Demeter, Xanthe would be a striking choice, thanks to its "golden" meaning.

A consistent member of the UK Top 1000 since 2005, Xanthe was chosen by the social media star Emily Clarkson in 2024.

Xanthe Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 296 on Nameberry

Xanthe Popularity

• 296 Nameberry 2025
• 863 England 2023

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Famous People Named Xanthe

• Xanthe Eleanora Marie Davina Elbrick English actress
• Xanthe Huynh American voice actress

Xanthe in Pop Culture

• Xanthe character in The Golden Hour (Maiya Williams)
• Xanthe character in Stardust (Linda Chapman)
• Xanthe Canning character on Australian TV soap Neighbours