Greek God Names

Polydore

Greek

"many gifts"

As Polydoros, this rare Greek name belonged to several figures in Greek mythology, including a son of King Priam of Troy. This Anglicized form (also spelled Polidore) has been borne by eminent people…

Pontus

Greek mythology name

Pontus is a Greek sea god who rules over fish and other creatures of the ocean.

Poseidon

Greek mythology

"lord of the earth, husband of the earth"

In Greek mythology, Poseidon is the wild God of seas, storms, earthquakes and horses — which he could tame with a strike of his trident. He is notable for helping the Greeks against the Trojans…

Priam

Greek mythology name

In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car.

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…

Pygmalion

Greek

The name of a legendary sculptor in Greek mythology, who fell in love with a statue of a beautiful woman which he had carved from ivory. There have been many adaptations of the story of Pygmalion,…

Sao

Greek

"the rescuer"

In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor. In modern times, it works equally well for a son.

Scamander

Greek

"limping man, awkward man"

The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios ) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man". In Greek…

Sisyphus

Greek

"son of Aelous"

One of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology, and the first two syllables don't help.

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.

Tarasios

Greek

"from Taras"

Taras is the former name of the Italian city Taranto, which was settled by Greeks in the 8th century BC. The founders named it after Taras, who figures in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon. A…

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.

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…

Thanatos

Greek mythology name

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

Titan

Greek

"defender"

This name comes from Greek mythology, where the Titans were a band of immortal, powerful giants. Popular movie of 2000 Remember the Titans may be partly responsible for this name's ranking in the Top…

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.

Zagreus

Greek

"great hunter"

In Greek mythology, Zagreus was a god of the underworld and the son of Persephone and either Hades or Zeus. The word zagreus refers to a hunter who catches (and dismembers) live animals — the…

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.