Greek Mythology Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

A minor character of Greek mythology.

Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs.

One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.

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

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 god-given gifts can also be taken away by the gods.

Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

As Polydoros, this rare Greek name belonged to several figures in Greek mythology, including a son of King Priam of Troy.

Pallas, sometimes used as a female name, was the Greek god of warcraft, killed by Athena.

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

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

Heracles is a masculine name derived from ancient Greek mythology, where Heracles (known as Hercules in Roman mythology) was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his extraordinary strength and heroic adventures. The name combines 'Hera' (the queen of Greek gods) and 'kleos' meaning 'glory,' ironically meaning 'glory of Hera' despite Hera's antagonism toward him in the myths. As a given name, Heracles is exceedingly rare in modern usage but represents ultimate strength, courage, and perseverance. Parents choosing this powerful mythological name often appreciate classical history and may be drawn to its heroic symbolism and timeless narrative of overcoming impossible challenges.

In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Theano was a 6th century Greek philosopher, who has been called both the wife and student of Pythagoras, though not enough is known about her life to say which was true. Her surviving writings focus on how to deal with children, physicians, philosophers, servants, and unfaithful husbands.

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.

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.

Hespero is a more user-friendly version of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personalification of the Evening Star.