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Scandinavian variation of Þórdís, Old Norse
"thunder goddess"
The modern form of Þórdís.
Latin
"dedicated to Numeria, the goddess of childbirth"
An ancient Roman forename never (yet) used in the modern world.
Old Norse
"island goddess"
A fast-rising name in Iceland and the name of a minor goddess in Norse mythology.
Icelandic
"snow goddess"
Icelandic from Norse
Greek
"goddess name"
Alternative name for the mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology, Cassiopeia, which sounds like a stylish blend of Calliope and Cassia. There is also a place called Kassiopi on the Greek island of…
Sanskrit
"peacock"
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
"goddess of childbirth"
The Nixi were a tribe of childbirth goddesses in ancient Rome. The similar Nixie is a girls' name associated with German water nymphs. Whichever variation you choose, this is a unique name with a…
"victory"
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…
Þórdís is an ancient name that's currently seeing a resurgence in Iceland. It was derived from Þórr , the original form of the mythological Thor, and the Old Norse element dis , meaning "goddess."…
Scandinavian
"sword goddess"
Pronunciation problems overwhelm this name.
Eydis is the modern transcription of Eydís, one of the top names in Iceland right now.
English, from German
Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby.…
Mexican, Huichol
"sea, sea goddess"
Notably borne by Mexican singer-songwriter Jaramar Soto, this name may connect to haramara , a Huichol word for "sea". Some sources also suggest it could mean "sea goddess".
Irish and Hindu mythology name; Sanskrit
"rain"
Danu is a name from Irish mythology without many details attached. Some say she's a goddess of agriculture and/or of women, but that does not appear in ancient texts. In Hindu mythology, Danu is a…
Icelandic, Norse
"goddess or the dead and slain"
Unrelated to the Latvian Valdis ("rule"), the Icelandic Valdís comes from Old Norse, with the mythological meaning of "goddess of the dead".
Hindi
"goddess of the moon"
Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"twin; river goddess"
Ultimately derived from the Sanskrit yama meaning "twin", Yamuna is the name of both an Indian river and of a Hindu goddess. As such, this name is significant in Hindu tradition, in which Yamuna…
Variation of Chandra, Hindi
This variation of Chandra — a Hindi moon goddess — is primarily used in South Africa.