Quick answer
Melanthios is a boy name.
Meaning and history
This name is derived from Greek μέλας ( melas ) meaning "black, dark" and ἄνθος ( anthos ) meaning "flower". In Homer 's epic the Odyssey this is the name of an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Μελάνθιος