Shining, bright, or amber
Derived from the Greek word 'elektron', meaning amber, it also carries the connotation of being radiant or shining. In Greek mythology, Electra was the name of several figures, most notably the daughter of King Agamemnon who sought revenge for his murder.
Less common today
Electra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,273 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra · Sophocles' Electra
Marvel Comics assassin and anti-heroine · Daredevil
American actress and model
Venezuelan actress
