470+ Mythological Names

Alaunus was the Gaulish God of healing and prophecy, later viewed as an epithet for Mercury. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, one suggestion is that it comes from the al- root, meaning "nurturing, feeding, and raising", which could lead to the overall meaning "the nourishing one", which would make sense with the powers of the god. Alternatively, it could come from the root alǝ, associated with a nomadic tribe, and meaning "to wander".

The personification of the morning star. She is said to be one of 3 sisters — the others being the Midday star and Evening star — called the Zoras.

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.

Ascanius is a character in the Aeneid, where he is a king and the son of the main character, Aeneas. An obscure and grandiose name for lovers of mythology.

Laverna was the Roman goddess of thievery, cheating, and the underworld. The original meaning of her name in unknown, however, there are several theories. One such theory states that Laverna is related to the Latin word for theif, laterniō, while another connects the name to levare, meaning "to lift," as in shoplifting. In the case of the latter, Laverna would mean "goddess of gain".

Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."

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

Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.

Moryana is a female sea spirit in Slavic folklore. The name Moryana is roughly translated to "she of the sea", and she is believed to take the form of a large fish — even playing with dolphins.

Also spelled Sandhiya, this Sanskrit name is associated with the Hindu goddess of twilight, lending it a slightly magical air. Indian actress Sandhya Shantaram was a notable bearer.

In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.

In Inuit mythology, Asiaq was a weather goddess who was invoked to bring good weather. While the origin of her name is uncertain, in Greenlandic it could be interpreted as "one who goes out in nature". The name is nowadays best known for the Asiaq Research Institute in Nuuk, Greenland.

A deity of fate and destiny in Latvian and Lithuanian mythology. Laima prophesizes how the life of a newborn will take place — sometimes there was only one Laima, while in other cases three Laimas would give contradicting predictions.

A goddess worshipped in Roman times by Celtic peoples on the British isles, only recently rediscovered by historians. Though little is understood about her -- most of what we know comes from a single archeological finding -- she seems to have been a virgin goddess, analogous to the Greek Athena, Roman Minerva and, distantly, the Virgin Mary. Her name was initially thought to be Senua; both are intriguing, highly unusual possibilities for a little girl today.

In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.

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

Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.

Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.

In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."

Brynhild is a feminine name with deep roots in Norse mythology, where Brynhildr was a legendary shieldmaiden and valkyrie. The name combines Old Norse elements: 'bryn' meaning 'armor' or 'protection' and 'hildr' meaning 'battle' or 'warfare,' creating a powerful meaning of 'armor-clad warrior woman' or 'battle in armor.' This strong, distinctive name reflects courage and strength. Though never extremely common, it has maintained a presence in Scandinavian countries and has seen occasional use among those with Nordic heritage or those drawn to mythological names. The name carries historical gravitas and an association with female power and determination.