Greek Mythology Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

This name of the mythological mother of Achilles might suffer from English speakers making the rhyming association to the word fetus. The traditional Greek pronunciation might alleviate that problem.

The traditional Greek spelling of Arethusa, a name belonging to a water nymph in Greek mythology.

Iphis is a unisex ancient Greek name that appears a number of times throughout Greek mythology, as a King of Argos, one of the Argonauts, and a Thespian princess. Most notably, however, it features in Ovid's Metamorphoses, in the tale of Iphis and Ianthe.

Celestial and strong, Alcmena is a Latinized form of Alcmene a figure from Greek mythology, best known as the mother of Heracles after Zeus tricked her into thinking he was her absent husband. The name has the evocative meaning "strength and power of the moon", from the Greek elements, alke and mene.

Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often be mistaken for the name Mariah, as in Carey.

Theano was a 6th century Greek philosopher, who has been called both the wife and student of Pythagoras, though not enough is known about her life to say which was true. Her surviving writings focus on how to deal with children, physicians, philosophers, servants, and unfaithful husbands.

A rare name from Greek mythology, with a warm and bright meaning, Mnemosyne is the Titan goddess of memory and the mother to the nine Muses. Pronounced as ni-MAHS-ih-nee in English and mnee-moh-SEE-nee, in contemporary Greek, MNEH-MO-SUY-NEH is closer to the traditional sound.

Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.

Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis, "enchantment."

While Kassiopeia is also occasionally used, Kassiopi is by far the most common Greek version of Cassiopeia. Connected to both the mythological woman and the astronomical constellation, it's a choice with rich history and a more approachable sound than the grand Cassiopeia. A lovely alternative for lovers of Calliope, or a fun way to honour a Cassie or Cassandra.

In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.

In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.

Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.

A variation or an elaborated form of the rare name Asterope, Asteropeia blends the sounds of contemporary floral name Aster with the elegant flair of Cassiopeia. A nature and weather-related name, it appears in Greek mythology where it is borne by a daughter of Pelias.

Aglaea, also spelled Aglaia, is one of the Three Graces or Charities in Greek mythology. She represented beauty and splendour, and it is a name with an air of grandeur, gravity, and history. To some English speakers however, it might feel too close too close to algae or uglier to rise up alongside other Greek mythology favorites.

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

A rare choice from Greek mythology, Herse was the name of several figures including a daughter of Zeus and Selene and a consort of Danaus. Also borne by one of the Jupiter's moons, Herse may now be more familiar in its modern form, Ersi.

In Greek mythology, Despoina is the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon. Associated with the veil and with fertility, Despoina was worshipped nearly exclusively at the Eleusinian Mysteries (the initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone).