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Phoebus
Greek
"shining, brilliant"
One of the names of the sun god Apollo, this is better known in its feminine form, Phoebe. Rarely used as a given name, perhaps owing to the clunky end sound, it might work as a unique alternative to…
Orcus
Latin from Greek
"oath"
Orcus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hades, god of the underworld. His name is ultimately derived from the Greek word hórkos , meaning "oath,"
Philophrosyne
Greek
"friendly-minded"
Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
Olimpio
Greek
"pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"
One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.
Niya
Lechitic
"to fade, disappear"
Niya is an alternative name for Lilith, a demon or goddess in mythology. Niya is still worshipped today in a cult located in parts of Eastern Europe.
Phaedra
Greek
"bright"
This name of a tragic figure in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos, sister of Ariadne and wife of Theseus, has a mysterious and intriguing appeal, and would make a dramatic choice. Phaedra…
Peryn
Proto-Slavic deity
God of sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war; the highest-ranking god in Slavic mythology. His name is also spelled Perun.
Oisin
Irish
"little deer"
Oisin is one of the most popular Irish baby names in its native land, though largely unknown in the US. The original Oisin was the mythological son of Finn McCool and Sadb, the goddess who was…
Perseus
Greek
"to destroy"
Perseus is an up-and-coming name with a plenty going for it, so it's no wonder it's almost tripled in usage since the 2010s. Given to nearly 170 boys in the US in a recent year, Perseus ticks the…
Oengus
Irish mythology name, variation of Angus
"one choice"
Oengus is the old Irish form of the name most commonly found in the modern world as Angus, typically Scottish. In Irish mythology, Oengus is the god of youth, love, and poetry.
Aiaia
Greek, place name
"island belonging to Circe; belonging to the bird"
Also spelled as Aeaea or Ææa, this is the name of a mythological Greek island, home to the goddess and sorceress Circe. It appears in Homer's The Odyssey , with Odysseus staying there for a year on…
Adya
Hindi
"first power"
Adya is a feminine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, meaning 'the first power' or 'primordial.' In Hindu tradition, it is associated with Goddess Durga as the original divine feminine energy. The…
Oedipus
Greek
"swollen foot"
Sure to give a complex.
Perun
Proto-Slavic mythology name
"thunder; to strike"
God of the sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war, Perun is the highest-ranking deity in Slavic mythology. Also associated with eagles, mountains, fire, the law, and oak trees, the name may come from…
Perkūnas
Lithuanian
"oak tree, fir tree"
Perkūnas was the Baltic god of thunder, one of the most important deities of Baltic mythology. His name is derived from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning "oak tree" or "fir tree", which he also…
Odysseus
Greek mythology name
"wrathful"
The name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer's epic saga, Odysseus is associated with hatching the Trojan Horse plot, and with his long and challenging journey home to his kingdom. Possibly…
Uther
Arthurian legend, Welsh
"terrible"
The father of the legendary King Arthur, this name derives from the Welsh uthr meaning "terrible" — likely in the sense of inspiring fear. Also spelled Uthyr, the name has only appeared in the UK…
Percival
French
"one who pierces the valley"
There are several Percivals scattered through the Harry Potter series, which might help transform the old-fangled, fussy image it has accrued. Actually, the original Percival was the one perfectly…
Pele
Hawaiian goddess of fire
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,…
Peko
Latvian deity
The Latvian god of crops — especially barley and brewing. Today the Seto people — an ethnic group in Estonia — revere Peko as a national hero and king, the name and figure used widely as a national…