Baby Names

mythological names

92 mythological baby names, with meaning and origin

  • Arianna

    Girl

    Means "most holy", "the very pure one".

    Italian · Greek

  • Ariadna

    Girl

    Means "the most holy", "utterly pure".

    Greek

  • Aurora

    Girl

    Means "dawn", "first light".

    Latin

  • Diana

    Girl

    Means "divine", "luminous".

    Latin

  • Iris

    Girl

    Means "rainbow", and names both a flower and the coloured ring of the eye.

    Greek

  • Dafne

    Girl

    Means "laurel".

    Greek

  • Maia

    Girl

    Greek goddess of spring and mother of Hermes; read as "mother", "creator".

    Greek

  • Mario

    Boy

    Of Hebrew origin, the masculine form of María (Mary), meaning "beloved by God".

    Latin · Italian · Hebrew

  • Penélope

    Girl

    Means "weaver", and perhaps "duck", after the bird that legend says raised her.

    Greek

  • Atlas

    Boy

    A modern boy's name meaning "to bear" in Greek. It is the name of a Titan in Greek mythology who held up the sky on his shoulders.

    Greek

  • Cynthia

    Girl

    Spelling variant of Cinthia, from Mount Cynthus.

    Greek

  • Delia

    Girl

    Means "born on the island of Delos", an epithet of Artemis.

    Greek

  • Dylan

    Boy

    Of Welsh origin, meaning "sea".

    Welsh

  • Gaia

    Girl

    Means "earth", and names the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth.

    Greek

  • Héctor

    Boy

    Of Greek origin, meaning "the one who holds fast" or "steadfast". A Trojan hero in the Iliad.

    Italian · Greek

  • Orfeo

    Boy

    A musician and poet from Greek mythology, known for his love and musical skill.

    Italian · Greek

  • Selene

    Girl

    The Greek goddess of the moon.

    Greek

  • Apolo

    Boy

    The god of the sun, music, and poetry in Greek mythology.

    Greek

  • Calista

    Girl

    Means "the most beautiful".

    Greek

  • Casandra

    Girl

    Means "she who shines over men".

    Greek

  • Cinthia

    Girl

    Epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, from her birth on Mount Cynthus.

    Greek

  • Cora

    Girl

    Means "maiden", an epithet of the goddess Persephone.

    Greek

  • Doris

    Girl

    Means "gift of the ocean", the name of a sea nymph.

    Greek

  • Elara

    Girl

    The name of one of Zeus's lovers in Greek myth, mother of the giant Tityos.

    Greek

  • Finn

    Boy

    Means "fair" or "white". A favorite Irish name, also borne by a mythological hero.

    Irish

  • Hércules

    Boy

    His Greek name was Heracles, but the form commonly used is the Roman one. Means "man of great strength".

    Greek

  • Hermes

    Boy

    One of the brothers of the Church of Rome. Means "new declaration," "one who crosses borders," or "one who interprets or translates".

    Biblical · Greek

  • Iara

    Girl

    Means "lady of the waters", a water spirit from Tupi-Guarani mythology.

    Guarani

  • Ixchel

    Girl

    The Maya goddess of the moon, the tides and childbirth.

    Mayan

  • Kevin

    Boy

    Of Irish origin, meaning "sweet and honest man".

    Irish · Celtic

  • Leandro

    Boy

    Means "lion man", a name full of meaning and strength.

    Greek · Italian

  • Odín

    Boy

    The name of a god in Norse mythology.

    Scandinavian

  • Perseo

    Boy

    Of Greek origin, meaning "to destroy". He was the hero who slew Medusa.

    Greek

  • Raiden

    Boy

    Of Japanese origin; the mythological god of thunder.

    Japanese

  • Talía

    Girl

    Means "blooming", "she who brings abundance".

    Greek

  • Venus

    Girl

    Roman goddess of beauty and love.

    Latin

  • Zeus

    Boy

    From Greek mythology. Has several possible meanings, including "bright", "sky", "day", and "light".

    Greek

  • Ares

    Boy

    The god of war in Greek mythology, representing strength and valor in battle.

    Greek

  • Atenea

    Girl

    The Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic war.

    Greek

  • Casey

    Boy

    An English name meaning "vigilant".

    English · Celtic

  • Dánae

    Girl

    The mother of Perseus, shut by her father in a bronze tower.

    Greek

  • Gea

    Girl

    The Earth personified, the primordial Greek goddess.

    Greek

  • Hebe

    Girl

    Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera.

    Greek

  • Ligia

    Girl

    Means "clear, high voice", the name of a siren in Greek mythology.

    Greek

  • Minerva

    Girl

    The Roman goddess of wisdom and the crafts.

    Latin

  • Morfeo

    Boy

    In Greek mythology, the god of dreams.

    Greek

  • Narciso

    Boy

    Of Greek origin, meaning "handsome".

    Greek · Italian

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