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Greek Mythology Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

  1. Zephyr

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind, and all names associated with him have a pleasantly gentle, breezy feel. With its cool Z initial and similarity in sound to Stephie and Serafina, Zephyr has been rising up the US charts in recent years as a unisex name.
  2. Lethe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "oblivion"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Lethe was the name of one of the five rivers in Hades, the underworld. Lethe was also the name of the Greek spirit of forgetfulness and oblivion, with whom the river was often identified.
  3. Astraeus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      The Titan of the dusk in Greek mythology, husband of Eos (Dawn) and father of the four Anemoi (Winds), as well as the goddess Astraea. The name is derived from Greek "aster", meaning "star".
  4. Elysian

    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of Elysium; blissful"

    • Description:

      The Elysian Fields of Greek mythology was the home of the afterlife for the blessed. As spiritual names and mythological names continue to rise, Elysian is a name to watch.
  5. Atreus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fearless"

    • Description:

      This unusual name from Greek mythology is gaining traction along with others in its class, such as Atlas, Artemis, and Apollo. The King of Mycenae (to where he'd been banished, after murdering his half-brother) , Atreus was also the father of King Agamemnon, an important commander in the Trojan War.
  6. Zephyrus

    • Description:

      Zephyrus comes from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'western one' in Greek. Historically, Zephyrus was depicted as a benevolent god who brought spring breezes, helping flowers bloom and crops grow. As a given name, Zephyrus remains extremely rare, offering unmistakable classical flair. The more simplified form 'Zephyr' has gained modest usage in recent years as parents explore nature-themed names with historical depth. Zephyrus appeals to families drawn to mythological names with poetic qualities and distinctive sounds. The name's strong 'z' beginning and flowing, classical ending create a memorable impression, while its connection to gentle winds provides a positive natural association despite its uncommon usage.

  7. Themis

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "law of nature, divine law"

    • Description:

      Themis was the Titan -- one of the Elder Gods (or in this case Goddesses) -- of Justice and Order, usually depicted blindfolded and holding the scales of justice. Themis was the mother of the Fates and the seasons. While her name has fallen from mortal use, Themis might rise again along with such rediscovered goddess names as Aurora and Juno.
  8. Eirene

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      Eirene, modernized to Irene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Eirene or Irene was also the name of an early empress and several saints.
  9. Cybele

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the mother of all gods"

    • Description:

      The Anatolian mother goddess Cybele had a place in Greek, Roman, Trojan, and Anatolian mythology. Today, she has special meaning as a symbol of gender nonconformity.
  10. Thallo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of blossoms"

    • Description:

      Thallo, the Greek goddess of spring, buds, and blooms has a decidedly less flowery name than her Roman counterpart, Flora. Thallo is one of the Horae in Greek mythology: goddesses associated with the cycle of life, growth and the seasons.
  11. Ilithyia

    • Origin:

      Greek from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the readycomer"

    • Description:

      A name so old that it may predate the written word. Ilithyia is, immediately, the Latinized version of the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwifery, but its roots stretch back to the Ancient Minoan civilization, and possibly beyond.
  12. Pallas

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "wisdom"

    • Description:

      This rarified Greek name -- in classical mythology Pallas Athena was the goddess of wisdom and the arts -- might appeal to literary-minded parents. Among the raft of stylish girl names that start with P, Pallas is one rare choice that is often overlooked....but shouldn't be.
  13. Poseidon

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      This version of the sea god's name may be more ready for prime time than the Roman version, Neptune -- slightly.
  14. Aion

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      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.
  16. Khione

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology

    • Meaning:

      "Snow"

    • Description:

      Khione was the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology, of which the most notable is the nymph who Hermes turned into a snow cloud. Khione works as both a high-brow mythological name and a Kardashian-trendy K name.
  17. Aether

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      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.
  18. Hebe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "youth"

    • Description:

      The name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is rarely used today but may be ripe for revival considering the rejuvenation of the rhyming Phoebe. We'd call it one of the Greek goddess names ripe for modern use.
  19. Zephyrine

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina, has distinctive possibilities.
  20. Lyssa

    • Origin:

      Short form of Alyssa or Greek mythological name

    • Meaning:

      "anger, fury, rage"

    • Description:

      Most contemporary English speakers will hear the name Lyssa as short for the long-popular Alyssa or Melissa. But Lyssa is a bona fide Greek mythology name, though not a very appealing one.

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