Mythological baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Greek mythology is the body of myths which concerns with the origin and the nature of the activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures. These mythological stories have great influence on the arts and literature of the Western civilization. Many Greek babies are named after these Greek deities, heroes, Gods, and other mythological figures.
Mythological Hebrew baby names are mostly taken from the Hebrew Bible, also known as Tanakh or Old Testament. Most of these names are taken from the Hebrew phrases and expressions. Many Hebrew names are also adopted by Muslim community for their babies especially if they are also mentioned in the Qur'an.
Scroll down to check out our collection of Mythological baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZJason
Of Greek origin meaning “to heal,” Jason is known both for ancient myth and its '70s naming boom.
Diana
This Latin name meaning "divine" refers to the Roman goddess of the moon and gained poignancy through Princess Diana.
Cynthia
A Greek name for the moon goddess Artemis, Cynthia peaked mid-century.
Cora
Cora, from Greek for "maiden," links to Persephone's myth and Downton Abbey’s countess, making it both ancient and trendy.
Flora
Flora is Latin for “flower.” She’s a goddess and the heroine of a Scottish fairy tale, with a sweet vintage vibe.
Alexandra
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Daphne
Laurel Tree, Laurel
Damon
Tamer, Spirit, Constant, Subdue
Althea
Healing, Sincere, The Word Althein Which is of the Meaning to Heal
Phoebe
Radiance, Moon, Pure, Bright and Shining
Ulysses
Wrathful, The Word Odyssesthai Meaning to Hate, To be Angry
Rhea
To Flow, Singer, Earth, The Elements Res
Athena
Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Unknown
Ione
Violet Flower, Island, Amethyst, God is Merciful
Lucretia
Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed
Vesta
Roman Goddess Hestia, Hearth, Chimney Fire, Similar to the Greek
Deirdre
Beautiful, King, Raging, Sorrowful
Nestor
Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming
Leda
He Who Wins
Echo
Reflected Sound
Ara
Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing
Gudrun
Secret, Fight, Composition, Rune
Milda
Friendly, God of Love, Gentle Strength
Mars
Man, Marcella, Sea, Ocean
Pan
Huge Rock
Amon
Great, Faithful Worker, The Hidden One, Son of My People
Ammon
Great, Obscure, The Hidden One, Faithful Worker
Charon
Goddess Aphrodite, It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, Fragrance, A Fertile Plain
Remus
Oar
Amen
Great, Faithful Worker, Obscure, Sure
Alvis
All Wise, All-knowing
Tanis
Fairy Queen, Spanish Abbreviation of Estanislao, Serpent Lady
Leander
Brave as a Lion, Folk
Hera
Heros, Lady, Mistress, Period of Time, Army
Jove
Deity, Light, Youth, Yahweh is Gracious
Aries
Ram
Pele
The Rock, The Stone
Freya
Mistress, Noble Woman, Queen of the Gods, Lady
Isolde
Fair Lady, God Protects My House, Beautiful, Composition Presumably from Iron
Linus
Dirge, Flaxen Hair, Blond, Fair Haired
Aoife
Beautiful, Radiant, The Element Aoibh Which is of the Meaning Beauty
Andromeda
Leader of Men
Niamh
Tradition, Radiant Vibrant, The Bright
Circe
English, Dweller by the Church
Orpheus
Darkness
Ianthe
Violet Coloured Flower
Calypso
Conceal, Chalice
Perseus
Destroyer
Osiris
Egyptian God of the Dead
Astraea
The Word Aster Which Means Star
Hermione
Messenger, Earthly, Dedicated to Hermes, Universal
Aeneas
Ainein, Feared, Praise
Clio
Boasting, Glory, Key, Closing
Phaedra
Bright
Ajax
The Element Aiastes Which is of the Meaning Mourner, Eagle
Endymion
A Shepherd, To Enter
Theia
Divine
Morrigan
Bright, Dweller of the Sea, Sea-Born
Nephele
Cloudy
Fintan
White Fire
Eris
Strife
Sadhbh
Sweet
Io
Character In Mythology
Eurydice
Wife of Orpheus In Mythology, Broad Justice
Cybele
Divinity Personifying Nature In Phrygian Mythology
Ra
Doe, Sun
Eos
Inspired By the Eponymous Goddess of the Dawn
Gunnar
Fighting Lord, Fight, Warrior, Struggle
Llyr
A Mythical King
Evadne
Good Fortune
Fiachra
Resembling a Raven
Hebe
The Element Hebos with the Meaning Young, Youth
Kaveh
A Character in Shahnameh, Ancient Hero
Acantha
Thorn
Theseus
Orders
Cupid
Of Love
Tanith
Serpent Lady, Sky Goddess
Silvanus
Silver Silver-Haired, Forest Woman, White, Man of the Woods
Tane
God of Light
Kore
Too: the Latest Developed, Little Hearts, Cornelia, Maiden
Fionnuala
White Shoulder, Hero, White-Shouldered, Fair
Deimos
Dedicated to Demeter, Follower of Demeter
Horus
Far Away
Narcissus
English
Dwyn
Pleasant
Hyperion
The One Above
Alcyone
Little Frenchwoman, Kingfisher, Free Condition, English
Pax
Peaceful
Psyche
Soul
Silvius
The Element Silva Meaning Wood Forest, Man of the Woods
Nike
Victory, Victorious
Sadbh
One who is Well-Behaved
Meadhbh
Intoxicating, Welcome, Intoxicating, She who Makes Drunk, From Ireland
Freyr
Fertile, Master, Lord
Pomona
Fruit Orchard
Niobe
Rejuvenator
Kastor
Beaver
Inanna
-Ina, Mother of the Rain, Lord Surya, Strong
Puck
Mischievous, Mischievous Fairy, Probably from Pouke = Devil, Evil Spirit, from Old English Puca, Pucel = Goblin
Iseult
Beautiful, Fair Lady, God Protects My House, Ishilde
Aeron
Blessed One, Lofty, English, The Enlightened
Daedalus
A Craftsman
Urania
Personification of the Sky, Heavenly, Blind
Enyo
Second Divinity of War
Leto
He who is Always Happy
Harmonia
Musical Combination of Chords, A Beautiful Blending, Assembly, Agreement
Epona
Horse Goddess
Lugh
Shining One
Llew
Resembling a Lion, Ruling
Proserpina
To Emerge
Aino
The Only One, Ruler, House
Brighid
The Exalted One, To Help, Strength, Sublime
Astraia
Star
Ahti
Myth Name of a God of Magic
Concordia
Harmony, Peace, Harmony
Gemini
Third Sign of Zodiac, Twin, Twins
Bellona
War
Owain
Born from the Yew Tree, Youth
Ukko
Old Man
Elektra
Amber, The Shining
Amun
God of Mystery, Strong, What is Hidden, Bold
Proserpine
To Emerge
Salacia
Salt
Apollon
God of Light
Andromache
Battle of a Man
Terpsichore
Muse of Dancing
Thanatos
Death
Loki
Loop on a Thread, Cover, Lid, End, To Bend
Adrastos
Who Does Not Flee
Arachne
Spider
Hemera
Born During Daylight
Sif
Bride, Wife
Dionysus
Named for Saint Denys, Dedicated to Dionysos, Follower of Dionysius
Donar
God of Thunder
Prometheus
Forethought
Philomela
Too: the Lovers, Friend of Song, One who Loves Music
Set
The Appointed, Placed, (Replacement
Adonis
Lord Yahweh, Handsome Youth, Ruler
Sedna
The Goddess of Food
Europa
Wide Eyes
Clotho
Spinner
Philander
Lover of Mankind
Alberich
Natural Spirit, Power, Elf, Powerful
Morana
Sea
Muirgen
Born of the Sea
Elpis
Hope
Kynthia
Moon, Woman from Kynthos, Precious Stone, By the Mountain Tribe Cynthos End
Bedivere
Grave Knower
Quirinus
Inspired By the Same Name Sabine God of War, Warlike
Njord
North
Liber
Free
Urien
Young Shoot, From a Privileged Family