470+ Mythological Names

One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

Shiva is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Shiva is the powerful god of both destruction and resurrection but is also associated as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva's wife is Parvati, the mother goddess of creation.

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Aladár is believed to be of Germanic origin, as a Hungarian form of Aldric, meaning old, wise ruler, or Aldemar, meaning old and famous. This Hungarian variant comes from medieval Hungarian legend, where Aladár was the son of Attila, king of the Huns, considered the ancestor of the Hungarians in the local folklore. Aladár's use as a name gained traction again in the 19th century and has continued to see occasional use since then, ranking as the 99th most common male name in the country in 2006.

Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.

In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."

Clytie was a sea nymph who loved the sun god Helios, who spurned her. She turned into the heliotrope flower.

Céadach is a name of Irish origin, that can mean "hundreds" from the Irish Céad or "first chief from Chéad. The name of a 9th century Irish king and a figure in Irish folklore, a contemporary bearer is footballer player Ceadach O'Neill.

In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy, meaning "placenta." The placenta was considered to have incantatory properties, making Umay the ideal name for this goddess. Today, it's a well-used girl name in Turkey, ranking in the Top 30 in 2023.

In Etruscan mythology, Feronia was the goddess of wildlife, liberty, fertility, health, and abundance, who also granted freedom to slaves and rights to the poor. She was worshipped by the Sabine and Etruscan people of ancient Italy and was later adopted into Roman religions.

The name of the legendary founder of the capital city of Ukraine — Kyiv. In one source, Kyi is associated with smithery.

Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple, rare, and lovely name Pele has mythological roots.

This authentic form of the name of an Irish mythological hero with the power to make women fall instantly in love with him would work far better here as the Anglicized Dermot.

In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.

In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.

Lithuanian goddess of fire and the protector of families and homes.

God of fertility in Latvian mythology. Jumis is responsible for ensuring a good harvest — he lives in the fields and the last of the crop would be left for him to live in.

A name from Baltic mythology, Medeina is the goddess of the forest and animals, making it an appealing possibility to those interested in mythology and nature. First mentioned in the13th century Russian chronicles, known as the Hypatian Codex, Medeina was associated with protecting the woods from hunters.

Magni is a powerful name from Norse mythology: he’s the son of Thor and the giant Járnsaxa. A more modern variant is Magne, which is currently climbing fast in Denmark.