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Galanthus
Greek
"milk-flower"
Another name for snowdrops, the small white flowers, Galanthus appeared in Greek mythology under the spelling Galanthis as a servant who deceived the gods and was turned into a weasel. A pretty and…
Galene
Feminine variation of Galen, Greek
"calm"
Galene is a minor goddess of Greek mythology, representing the calm seas. She is also sometimes referred to as Galatea.
Ganesha
Hindi
"fortunate"
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
Ganymede
Greek
"glad thought"
In Greek mythology, Ganymede was Trojan youth who was so beautiful that he was carried off to be Zeus' cup-bearer, and made immortal. His name may derive from Greek ganymai "to be glad" plus medomai…
Gbenga
Yoruba
"lift up, elevate"
Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name,…
Grainne
Irish
"grain or love"
Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a…
Grania
Variation of Grainne, Irish
"the loved one or grain of corn"
In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the…
Halcyon
Greek
"kingfisher bird"
This highly unusual name -- the Halycyone was a mythic bird who could calm the seas -- conjures up images of utter peace and tranquility because of the phrase "Halycon days"...and the sleeping pill.
Halie
Greek mythology name
"dweller in the sea"
Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs. The most prominent mythological Halie was the mother of Rhodos, who gave her name to the island Rhodes, and six sons…
Harmonia
Greek
"agreement, concord"
One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.
Harpina
Greek
"sickle-shaped sword"
A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
Hebe
Greek
"youth"
The name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is rarely used today but may be ripe for revival considering the popularity of rhyming Phoebe. Sweet as Bebe but with the…
Hecate
Greek mythology name
"willpower or far-reaching"
In Greek mythology, Hecate is associated with witchcraft and magic. The name may mean "willpower" or "far-reaching". She was often associated with the moon and with storms, making this name a good…
Helios
Greek
"sun"
The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene and the dawn goddess Eos, Helios is depicted as riding across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. A…
Hellotia
Greek
"marsh"
In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
Hellen
Greek mythology name
"torch; shining light"
The mythological Hellen, ancestor of the Hellenic aka Greek people, was actually male, a relative of sun god Helios. Today, there are no baby boys named Hellen though the Hellen spelling is hot for…
Hemera
Greek mythology
"day"
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
Hennil
Proto-Slavic deity
The god of agriculture and fertility worshipped in Slavic areas. Hennil was depicted by a staff crowned by a hand holding a ring.
Hera
Greek
"protectress"
She was queen of the Greek gods, both sister and wife to Zeus, but the name of her Roman counterpart Juno has become much more fashionable these days. That said, we think Hera has possibilities today…
Hercules
Greek
"glory of Hera"
Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.