Ariadne

Meaning of Ariadne

Ariadne means "most holy". It's also sometimes interpreted as "utterly pure."

Ariadne has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ariadne

After ranking as high as #733 in 2016, Ariadne has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ariadne

• Ariadne Artiles
  Spanish model and TV host
• Ariadne Díaz
  Mexican actress and singer
• Ariadne Calvo Platero
  Spanish football player
• Ariadne Oliver
  Fictional detective novelist
• Ariadne Getty
  American philanthropist and activist

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Questions about the name Ariadne

What does the name Ariadne mean?

Ariadne means ariadne means "most holy". it's also sometimes interpreted as "utterly pure.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Ariadne a boy's or a girl's name?

Ariadne is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ariadne?

Ariadne did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ariadne most popular?

Ariadne peaked at #733 in 2016.