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Mythological goddess names for girls

  1. Nona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ninth"

    • Description:

      Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue.
  2. Nike

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across battlefields rewarding the victors with laurel garlands. Though Nike would make a more unique alternative to her much more popular Roman counterpart, Victoria, be warned that many people’s first association will be the sportswear brand.
  3. Lucina

    • Origin:

      Roman

    • Meaning:

      "grove or light"

    • Description:

      Lucina, deriving from Latin lucus "grove" and also associated with lux "light", is an epithet given in Roman mythology to the goddess Juno (and sometimes also Diana) in her role as goddess of childbirth. A stately and unusual route to Lucy, more delicate than Lucinda.
  4. Macaria

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"

    • Description:

      Unusual and rhythmic, Macaria is the feminine form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius. It could be an unexpected way to get to cool nickname Mac, without using Mackenzie, Mackinley, and similar.
  5. Áine

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "brilliance, wit"

    • Description:

      Similar in sound to Anya and Enya, Áine is a mythical Irish choice, associated with the goddess of summer, wealth, beauty, love, and fertility. It is a familiar choice in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where it flits in and out of the Top 100, while in England and Wales, it was a Top 1000 choice back in the 2000s.
  6. Macha

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "of the plain"

    • Description:

      Irish goddess and saint name that's strong, to say the least.
  7. Neith

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "divine mother"

    • Description:

      One of the more unusual mythology names for girls, Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.
  8. Alala

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "war cry"

    • Description:

      This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry.
  9. Varda

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rose, pink"

    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
  10. Pax

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace.
  11. Arete

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "virtue"

    • Description:

      Arete is a minor goddess in Greek mythology who personifies the idea of excellence or perfect virtue. There is also a mythological queen Arete, with her sister an "exacter of justice".
  12. Eirene

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      Eirene, modernized to Irene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Eirene or Irene was also the name of an early empress and several saints.
  13. Éire

    • Origin:

      Irish place-name

    • Description:

      Eire was a mythological goddess who named Ireland after herself. Rarely used today, even in Eire.
  14. Fortuna

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "luck"

    • Description:

      The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying translates to "Luck is blind."
  15. Sabre

    • Description:

      Sabre is a feminine name derived from the word for a type of curved sword, originating from the French "sabre," which came from the Hungarian "szablya." As a name, Sabre projects strength, sharpness, and a cutting edge – qualities that give it a powerful, distinctive character. While uncommon as a given name, it has occasionally been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. The name carries connotations of fierceness and determination, appealing to parents seeking a strong, unusual choice for their daughters. Sabre's military associations give it a certain boldness, while its short, crisp sound makes it memorable and impactful. This rare name might appeal particularly to families with military connections or those drawn to names that convey power and precision.

  16. Cleta

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the renowned one"

    • Description:

      Cleta was one of the Charities or Graces.
  17. Clementia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "showing clemency"

    • Description:

      Clementia, related to names like Clementine and Clemence, was the older and original feminine version of this name. It was used most frequently in the Middle Ages in continental Europe. Clementia was also a minor Roman goddess (or personification) of mercy.
  18. Yavanna

    • Description:

      Yavanna is a feminine name with mythological origins, drawn from J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works where Yavanna appears as the goddess of fruits, growth, and harvest in Middle-earth's mythology. In Tolkien's constructed Quenya language, the name means 'Giver of Fruits' or 'Fruit-giver.' Outside of literary contexts, it's extremely rare as a given name. Yavanna carries strong nature associations and an ethereal, mystical quality appealing to parents with interests in fantasy literature or nature-themed names. The name's exotic sound pattern with alternating consonants and vowels creates a melodic flow. Though uncommon, Yavanna represents a growing trend of names inspired by fantasy literature, offering both unique character and meaningful literary connections for the bearer.
  19. Annona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "corn, grain"

    • Description:

      The Roman goddess Annona personified Rome's grain supply. Her name is derived from the Latin word annōna, meaning "corn" or "grain," which ultimately originated from annus, "year."
  20. Nanna

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "daring"

    • Description:

      Nanna is a name from Norse mythology that is among the Top 30 names in contemporary Denmark. Popular in Norway in the 19th century, Nanna may also be considered a short form of a range of names, from Anna to Johanna to Marianne. As widespread as it is in Scandinavia, though, it's hard to imagine Nanna making a mark as a girl's name in modern day America, given its use as a name for grandmothers.