Greek Mythology Names (with Meanings and Popularity)
- Eurynome
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"broad pasture; broad law"Description:
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.
- Euthenia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"abundance"Description:
In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.
- Philophrosyne
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"friendly-minded"Description:
Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
- Alcmena
Origin:
Form of Alcmene, Greek MythologyMeaning:
"strength and power of the moon"Description:
Celestial and strong, Alcmena is a Latinized form of Alcmene a figure from Greek mythology, best known as the mother of Heracles after Zeus tricked her into thinking he was her absent husband. The name has the evocative meaning "strength and power of the moon", from the Greek elements, alke and mene.
- Thelxinoe
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"charming mind"Description:
Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis, "enchantment."
- Eulabeia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"caution"Description:
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."
- Kassiopi
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"cassia juice"Description:
While Kassiopeia is also occasionally used, Kassiopi is by far the most common Greek version of Cassiopeia. Connected to both the mythological woman and the astronomical constellation, it's a choice with rich history and a more approachable sound than the grand Cassiopeia. A lovely alternative for lovers of Calliope, or a fun way to honour a Cassie or Cassandra.
- Nete
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
- Tiasa
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
- Nomia
Origin:
Greek, meaning unknownDescription:
In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.
- Halie
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"dweller in the sea"Description:
Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs.
- Makaria
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"blessed one"Description:
Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.
- Harpina
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sickle-shaped sword"Description:
A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
- Moria
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"sacred olive tree"Description:
Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often be mistaken for the name Mariah, as in Carey.
- Asteropeia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lightening"Description:
A variation or an elaborated form of the rare name Asterope, Asteropeia blends the sounds of contemporary floral name Aster with the elegant flair of Cassiopeia. A nature and weather-related name, it appears in Greek mythology where it is borne by a daughter of Pelias.
- Euporia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"prosperity"Description:
Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
- Arethousa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"quick water"Description:
The traditional Greek spelling of Arethusa, a name belonging to a water nymph in Greek mythology.
- Hellotia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"marsh"Description:
In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
- Rhodos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rose"Description:
Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.
- Lysianassa
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"queen who liberates and frees; the redeeming mistress; queen of deliverance"Description:
The name of one of the Nereids (sea nymphs), an Egyptian princess, and a daughter of King Priam of Troy in Greek mythology, Lysianassa is a bold, lyrical feeling name of Greek origin. Derived from lysis meaning "releasing, freeing" and anassa meaning "queen", it has a regal and uplifting air — though some English speaking parents may pause over the fourth syllable.
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