Gorgophone

gor-GAH-fuh-nee

Greek

"Gorgon slayer"

Gorgophone Origin and Meaning

The name Gorgophone is a girl's name meaning "Gorgon slayer".

Gorgophone was a queen of Sparta in Greek Mythology. She was the daughter of Andromeda and Perseus and was given her name in honor of her father. Perseus killed Medusa, a Gorgon, and Gorgophone means "Gorgon slayer."