Galatea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Galatea Name at a Glance

Name	Galatea
Meaning	White as milk. In mythology Pygmalion fell in love with the statue Galatia and Aphrodite brought her to life for him.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Galatea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Galatea means “White as milk. In mythology Pygmalion fell in love with the statue Galatia and Aphrodite brought her to life for him”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Galatea Name Origin

Our database records Galatea under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Galatea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Galatea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Galatea

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