Greek God Names

Prometheus

Greek

"foresight"

Prometheus of Greek Mythology was a Titan known for creating humankind out of clay. He stole fire from the gods and gifted it to humanity, which triggered the rise of civilizations. Prometheus might…

Aether

Greek mythology name

Aether, who might be equated with the word ether, is a primeval Greek god who is light itself. He embodies the brightness between the dome of heaven and the air surrounding the earth.

Aion

Greek mythology name

Aion is the Greek god of eternity, the root of the word eon. Some equate Aion with Chronos, the god of time.

Taras

Russian variation of Tarasios, Greek

"from Taras"

Taras is used in Russia, influenced by the Greek Tarasios. Tarasios comes from the Italian city name Taras (now Taranto), settled by Greeks and named after Taras from Greek mythology.

Tartarus

Greek mythology name

In Greek mythology, Tartarus rules over the depths of the underworld. Probably not the best role model for a little boy.

Thanatos

Greek mythology name

One mythological name not used for modern babies, Thanatos is the Greek personification of peaceful death.

Typhon

Greek

In Greek mythology, Typhon was a giant serpent, and one of the deadliest mythological creatures.

Uranus

Greek mythology name

"the heavens"

In Greek mythology, Uranus is Father Sky, god of the heavens and father of the Titans. All admirable, inspirational qualities, and Uranus should even score extra points as a planetary, celestial…

Xanthos

Greek

"golden-haired"

This alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound and can always be shortened to Xan.

Zelus

Greek mythology name

Zelus or Zelos was the god of rivalry and competition, one of the four winged Daemones who were gods for Zeus. This rare name is one mythological choice that may not come back in the modern world.

Thamyris

Greek

The name of an ancient Thracian bard in Greek mythology, who boasted that he could sing better than the Muses. He was defeated, and his eyesight and poetic ability taken away, demonstrating that all…

Aeacus

Greek mythology name

In Greek Mythology, Aeacus was the son of Zeus who became king of the island Aegina.

Agamemnon

Greek

"very steadfast"

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her…

Apollon

Greek

"strength or father light"

Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the…

Boreas

Greek

"north wind"

Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis .

Cadmus

Greek

"one who excels"

Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. Its ancient feel might appeal to modern parents…

Chronos

Greek mythology name

Chronos, related to the word chronicle, is the Greek god of empirical time.

Coeus

Greek mythology name

The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.

Crius

Greek mythology name

"ram"

A Titan and, according to some sources, the god of the constellations. It also means "ram" in Ancient Greek, though it not etymologically related to Aries.

Cronus

Greek mythology name

A Titan in Greek mythology, would not work in the modern world.