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Odyssey Names

Updated September 2026

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Argus
Greek
"bright, shining, glistening"
Also spelled as Argos, this name appears in Greek mythology, borne by Odysseus's loyal dog, by a giant creature with a hundred eye, a son of Zeus and King of Argos, and an Argonaut ship builder. The…
Scylla
Greek
"to pluck, flay, torment, trouble"
This mythological sea monster, as described in Homer's Odyssey , lives on one side of a narrow channel of water opposite her counterpart, Charybdis. Scylla is described as having 12 feet and six…
Themis
Greek
"law of nature, divine law"
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. The mother of the Fates and the…
Laertes
Ancient Greek
"gatherer of the people"
An Ancient Greek name with a huge dose of literary credibility. Laertes was the father of Odysseus in Greek mythology, who therefore pops up in Homer's The Odyssey . Laertes is even more familiar to…
Anticlea
Greek
"against fame, like glory, compared to fame"
Borne by the mother of Odysseus in Greek mythology, Anticlea (also spelled as Anticleia or Antikleia) could be an interesting alternative to Cleo, Antigone, and Anthea. Meaning "against fame" or…
Euryclea
Greek
"wide glory"
In Greek mythology, Euryclea (or Eurycleia) is the dedicated nurse of both Odysseus and his son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns from his long journey in disguise, she recognizes him, but keeps his…
Telemachus
Greek
"fighting from afar"
Famously the name of Odysseus and Penelope's son in Homer's Odyssey , Telemachus derives from the Greek elements tele meaning "far off" and mache meaning "battle". A rare and weighty choice,…
Tiresias
Greek
"to see the constellations, stars, and heavens"
Also spelled as Teiresias, this is the name of a blind seer in Greek mythology, who was transformed into a woman for seven years, and blinded by Hera after becoming involved in an argument between…
Peisander
Greek
"persuader of men; trustworthy to man"
A Latinized form of Peisandros, better perhaps than the alternative Pisander, this name appears a number of times in Greek mythology. Borne by a suitor of Penelope, a Trojan warrior and a hero of the…
Antinous
Greek
"against the mind; opposite in character, resistant"
Sometimes written as Antinoos, this name was borne by a lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd Century. After his early death, the emperor had him venerated and worshipped as a god. Literally…
Sinon
Greek
"the mischievous"
A spirited name that features in Virgil's Aeneid , Sinon was borne by a Greek warrior (and cousin of Odysseus) who convinces the Trojans to bring the Trojan Horse into the city. The name also appears…
Hebe
Greek
"youth"
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 popularity of rhyming Phoebe. Sweet as Bebe but with the…
Bard
English, Gaelic
"minstrel, poet"
A literary word name, now synonymous with Shakespeare, Bard also refers more generally to a poet, particularly one who recited epics and traditional poems out loud. Similar in sound to Bernard,…
Tyro
Greek
"cheese; rock"
While Tyro has only ever appeared in the US stats for boys, in Greek mythology, it was borne by a princess, who was named for her pale "goat's cheese" complexion. She is notably the grandmother of…
Tyro
Greek, English
"cheese; rock ; land of Eoghan, land of the yew tree"
Edgy and cool but ancient too, Tyro fits in with the likes of Kyro and Mylo. It appeared on the US stats for the first time on 2024 when it was given to 5 boys. In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a…
Sparta
Greek, place name
"coil, rope"
Yet to rank in the US stats for any gender, Sparta is the name of an Ancient Greek city, notable for its military strength. Also known as Lacadaemon, the name Sparta is believed to come from the…
Aiaia
Greek, place name
"island belonging to Circe; belonging to the bird"
Also spelled as Aeaea or Ææa, this is the name of a mythological Greek island, home to the goddess and sorceress Circe. It appears in Homer's The Odyssey , with Odysseus staying there for a year on…
Nausicaa
Greek
"burner of ships"
In Homer's Odyssey Nausicaa (or Nausicaä) is a daughter of Alcinous who helps Odysseus on his journey home. In pop culture, it is the name of the eponymous heroine in the 1984 Japanese anime movie…
Sparta
Greek, place name
"coil, rope"
Also known as Lacadaemon, Sparta was an city state in Ancient Greek, notable for its military power. Sharp and cool, Sparta may appeal alongside Rome, Spencer, Palma, Sutton, and Scottlyn along with…
Spartan
Greek
"from Sparta; rope, coil"
If Roman can work, could Spartan be one to consider? Derived from the name of the powerful city state in ancient Greece (also called Lacedaemon), known for its military strength, Spartan is believed…

Odyssey Names

Argus

Scylla

Themis

Laertes

Anticlea

Euryclea

Telemachus

Tiresias

Peisander

Antinous

Sinon

Hebe

Bard

Tyro

Tyro

Sparta

Aiaia

Nausicaa

Sparta

Spartan