Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 05, 2024

Galathea

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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Of Galatea; She who is milk white

As exciting as a cold glass of milk on a hot summer's day, Baby Galathea's arrival will bring an unimaginable amount of love and joy into your life. This feminine moniker has Greek roots and is a variant of Galatea, a name that has been used to refer to three figures in Greek mythology, including the ivory statue carved by Pygmalion and brought to life by Aphrodite, a sea nymph, and the mother of Leucippus. Galathea holds the meaning "she who is milk white," an excellent choice for your bright bundle of joy.