By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Moyses is a masculine name representing an ancient variation of Moses, with roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin languages. The original Hebrew name Moshe means 'drawn from the water,' referring to the…
Greek
"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…
"daffodil"
Mythological young man who fell in love with his own image: the first narcissist.
"new man"
Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.
"of nectar"
A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.
"nobody"
One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea , while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name…
Greek mythology name
"water"
The name of the father of the sea nymphs -- or one of its shorter forms such as Nereo or Nerio -- would be somewhat easier for a child to carry than Neptune. The name Nereus is largely forgotten but…
Nikasios is a masculine name with Greek origins. It derives from the Greek word "nike" meaning "victory," combined with the suffix "-asios," creating a name that essentially means "victorious one" or…
Latinized feminine form of Ancient Greek
"unconquerable"
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
"pondering victory"
Even more daunting than Nicodemus.
"victory"
Cool goddess name, but you might need to brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes, depending on where you live.
"army of victory"
A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.
Annys is a feminine name with medieval origins, representing an archaic spelling variant of Agnes or Annis. The name derives from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' This vintage spelling…
Mythological name
"ocean"
Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the…
Greek, from Latin
"angel"
The Greek form of Angela / Angelica.
"swollen foot"
Sure to give a complex.
"pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"
One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.
"from Mount Olympus"
Mythical, yet limp.
"from the mountain"
A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
"the darkness of the night"
Name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen — would provide a child with a challenging but indelible identity.
