Mythological Baby Names

214 Mythological names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Mythological baby names come from the gods, heroes, and legendary figures of ancient storytelling — Greek and Roman epics, Celtic folklore, and beyond. Parents love them because each one arrives with a story already built in: courage, wisdom, wonder. A name like Orion or Thea feels timeless because it’s been told and retold for thousands of years.

Greek and Roman legends

This is the deepest well parents draw from — gods, giants, and constellations. Ares, Atlas, and Jupiter carry real cosmic weight, while Minerva and Olympia bring the same grandeur to girls.

Heroes and legendary figures

Odysseus and Hector are defined by cleverness and loyalty under pressure, Troy and Phoenix nod to legendary places and rebirth, and Kalliope honors the muse of epic poetry itself.

Celtic and Irish myth

Ireland and Wales have their own rich mythology, full of warrior-queens and otherworldly beauty. Niamh and Aoife come straight from Irish legend, while Conor, Ronan, and Gwendolyn carry that same storybook lilt.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Mythological Girl Names

Ourania#15755 in the U.S.From the Greek Ourania, 'heavenly' (from ouranos, 'sky; heaven') — the name of Urania, the Muse▶Diona#15865 in the U.S.Diona is a variant of Dionne, drawn from the Greek Dione, in myth a Titaness and mother of Aphr▶Casaundra#16225 in the U.S.Casaundra is a phonetic respelling of Cassandra, spelling the middle 'aw' sound with -aun-. In ▶Avrora#16235 in the U.S.The Russian form of Aurora, from Latin aurora, 'dawn' - the Roman goddess of the morning. The A▶Nerina#16933 in the U.S.Nerina is an Italian and Latin name derived from Nereus, the sea god of Greek myth, and his dau▶Cassondra#17061 in the U.S.Cassondra is an -o- spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess of Greek myth cursed to utter tr▶Diann#17254 in the U.S.Diann is a trimmed spelling of Diane, the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon a▶Xanthe#17473 in the U.S.Xanthe is from Greek xanthos, 'yellow, golden, fair'. It is an ancient Greek name, borne in myt▶Kassondra#17849 in the U.S.Kassondra is a restyled spelling of Cassandra, the Trojan princess and prophetess of Greek myth▶Reannon#18185 in the U.S.Reannon is a phonetic spelling of Rhiannon, the Welsh name borne by a horse-goddess figure in t▶Kasondra#18187 in the U.S.Kasondra is a K- and -o- respelling of Cassandra, in Greek myth the Trojan princess granted tru▶NepheliFrom the Greek Nephele, 'cloud' — a cloud-nymph of myth, shaped from cloud by Zeus. A modern Gr▶PrithaFrom the Sanskrit Pritha, another name of Kunti, the revered mother of the Pandavas in the Maha▶

Mythological Boy Names

OzirisA spelling of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, death and rebirth — a mytholog▶

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Frequently Asked

What are mythological baby names?

Mythological baby names come from the gods, heroes, and legendary figures of ancient storytelling traditions, most often Greek, Roman, and Celtic mythology. They appeal to parents because each name carries a built-in story of courage, wisdom, or wonder.

What are good mythological boy names?

Ares, Orion, Jupiter, Odysseus, Hector, and Troy are strong mythological choices for boys, each tied to gods or heroes from ancient epics.

What are good mythological girl names?

Thea, Minerva, Olympia, Kalliope, Niamh, and Aoife are lovely mythological names for girls, drawing on goddesses, muses, and Irish legend.

Are mythological names only Greek and Roman?

No — Celtic and Irish mythology offers its own rich tradition, with names like Niamh, Aoife, and Ronan coming from Irish legend rather than the Greek pantheon.

How many mythological baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 214 mythological baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.