Names from Myth & Legend

Mythology Baby Names

Each name with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation on every page.

For thousands of years, humans have handed down stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters — and tucked inside those stories are some of the most beautiful, powerful names ever spoken. A mythology baby name gives your child a built-in story: a spark of the divine, a hero’s courage, or the quiet strength of a goddess. They read as bold and modern, yet they carry centuries of meaning. Below is a tour of the great pantheons, with the standout names parents are falling for right now.

Greek mythology names

The Greek myths give us the richest well of all. For girls, Athena (goddess of wisdom and war) and Aurora-adjacent picks like Selene and Persephone feel both regal and lyrical, while Penelope, Daphne, Iris and Calypso soften mythology into something everyday-wearable. Sky-and-shadow names — Nyx (night), Eos (dawn), Gaia (earth) — are quietly surging. For boys, Apollo, Atlas and Orion lead the pack, with Ares, Hermes and Helios for the truly bold.

Roman mythology names

Rome renamed the Greek gods and gave us a whole second set of gorgeous options. Diana (the huntress), Juno, Minerva and Venus are timeless goddess names, while nature deities Flora, Terra, Ceres and Vesta feel fresh and earthy. On the celestial side, Jupiter and Neptune make striking, planet-backed choices for a little one who’s destined to stand out.

Norse mythology names

The Norse myths are having a real moment, thanks in part to the big screen. Freya (goddess of love, also spelled Freyja) is now a genuine favorite for girls, joined by Sif and Idun. For boys, Thor, Odin, Loki and Tyr carry unmistakable Viking strength.

Egyptian & beyond

Ancient Egypt offers dramatic, luminous choices: Isis (goddess of magic and motherhood), Osiris and Anubis. And some myth names have crossed fully into the mainstream — Phoenix (the bird reborn from ashes), Maya, Electra and Pandora among them.

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.

Mythology Girl Names

Lorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmu▶Calliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the Mu▶Helen#462 in the U.S.From Greek 'Helene,' possibly derived from 'helios' (sun) or from the root 'hele' (torch, brigh▶Aubree#489 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aubrey, from the Old French name Aubri, which derives from Old High German ▶Kora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for Perseph▶Phoenix#534 in the U.S.The mythical bird of rebirth; from Greek phoinix, also meaning dark red or crimson, and associa▶Paris#592 in the U.S.From the Greek mythological name Paris, possibly related to Parrhasios or a pre-Greek root; als▶Selene#623 in the U.S.From Greek Selene, the goddess of the moon, derived from selas meaning 'light,' 'brightness,' o▶Cassandra#631 in the U.S.Possibly 'she who entangles men'; name of the Trojan prophetess cursed to speak true prophecies▶Rhea#639 in the U.S.Possibly from Greek rheo meaning to flow; name of the Titan mother of the Olympian gods includi▶Thalia#648 in the U.S.From Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one of▶Irene#651 in the U.S.From Greek Eirene meaning peace; Eirene was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology, one of the▶Alara#652 in the U.S.From Turkish Alara, believed to mean water fairy or magical being in Anatolian folklore; the na▶Ila#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; ▶Persephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murde▶Freyja#772 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman, or mistress; from Old Norse fru or freyja meaning lady or noblewoman, the nam▶Dylan#808 in the U.S.Born of the ocean or son of the sea; from the Welsh Dylan Eil Ton, composed of Welsh elements m▶Cynthia#826 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), who▶Dafne#876 in the U.S.Laurel tree; from Greek daphne, the plant sacred to Apollo▶Eleni#1003 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sun▶Artemis#1022 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; pos▶

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Mythology Boy Names

Apollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possibl▶Odin#502 in the U.S.From Old Norse Óðinn, derived from óðr meaning 'fury,' 'inspiration,' or 'ecstasy,' the name of▶Atreus#582 in the U.S.From Greek Atreus, possibly derived from a- (not) and treo (to be afraid), meaning 'fearless' o▶Jayceon#629 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Jason, derived from the Greek Iason, possibly from iasthai ('to heal').▶Aries#661 in the U.S.From Latin aries meaning ram; the name of the first sign of the zodiac (March 21–April 19) and ▶Evander#698 in the U.S.Good man; from Greek eu (good) and aner/andros (man)▶Dilan#805 in the U.S.Son of the sea or born of the ocean; a phonetic spelling variant of Dylan, from the Welsh dyn (▶Ulises#911 in the U.S.Wrathful; possibly wounded in the thigh (from Greek Odysseus, etymology disputed); Spanish form▶Osiris#976 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of ▶Titan#1016 in the U.S.Great one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology wh▶Zeus#1073 in the U.S.Sky; shine; from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- (to shine, the sky), giving Greek Zeus (king of the▶Dion#1116 in the U.S.Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)▶Zephyr#1133 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)▶Achilles#1221 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lipped▶Perseus#1290 in the U.S.Destroyer, avenger; the hero-slayer▶Niam#1439 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beauty▶Hero#2342 in the U.S.Defender; protector; warrior; from Greek heros (a man of superhuman strength and valor, a warri▶Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (La▶Juno#3009 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly ruler▶Hayk#3113 in the U.S.From Armenian Hayk, the name of the legendary patriarch and hero considered the founding ancest▶Tadhg#3198 in the U.S.Poet, philosopher; a person skilled in verse and learning▶

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Frequently Asked

What are the best mythology baby names?

Some of the most-loved mythology baby names include Athena, Apollo, Freya, Atlas, Persephone and Phoenix. Each page here includes the full myth, meaning, popularity and an audio pronunciation.

What are good Greek mythology names for a girl?

Popular Greek mythology girl names include Athena, Selene, Persephone, Daphne, Calypso, Iris and Nyx — ranging from powerful goddess names to soft, lyrical picks.

What are strong mythology names for a boy?

Strong mythology boy names include Apollo, Atlas, Orion, Thor, Odin, Ares and Zeus — names that carry a hero or god’s story built right in.

Are mythology baby names too unusual?

Not anymore. Names like Athena, Aurora, Freya, Penelope, Atlas and Phoenix now sit comfortably in the U.S. top charts, so a mythology name can feel both meaningful and familiar.

How many mythology baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 541 mythology baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.