Mythological Names for Girls

Hero

Greek

"demi-god"

Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their…

Arethousa

Greek

"quick water"

The traditional Greek spelling of Arethusa, a name belonging to a water nymph in Greek mythology.

Sigrun

Norse

"victory rune"

A popular choice in contemporary Iceland, in Norse mythology, Sigrún was a Valkyrie. She married Helgi, a legendary Danish king, and dies of sadness after he is slain by her brother, Dagr. As a name,…

Syrin

Greek mythological name

Syrin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Siren, referencing the enchanting mythological creatures of Greek mythology known for their captivating songs.…

Asiaq

Inuit mythology, meaning unknown

In Inuit mythology, Asiaq was a weather goddess who was invoked to bring good weather. While the origin of her name is uncertain, in Greenlandic it could be interpreted as "one who goes out in…

Pleun

Dutch

"of the sun god"

Pleun is a unisex Dutch name deriving from Apollonius or Apollonia, although now it ranks far higher for girls in its native land than the original form. In 2024, it ranked in the Top 140 in The…

Leto

Greek mythology name

"wife or hidden"

Leto is the titaness of motherhood (there's a title!) and, with Zeus, mother of the twin Olympians Artemis and Apollo. Simple, sleek, and unique, Leto is one mythological name for girls we might…

Tellervo

Finnish mythological name

Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of the forest, who is often depicted milking and taking care of cows.

Atalanta

Greek mythology name

"equal in weight"

Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in…

Aušrinė

Lithuanian

"dawning"

Aušrinė is the Lithuanian goddess of the morning star. Each day she prepares the way for Saulė (the sun). Her counterpart is Vakarinė of the evening star.

Awilix

Mayan

"swallow"

The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.

Carda

Latin

"hinge"

Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.

Cardea

Latin

"hinge"

The Roman goddess of hinges. She is one of three deities that ruled over doorways, along with Forculus, god of the door, and Limentinus, god of the threshold.

Ceres

Roman

"nourishment"

Little known name of the goddess of the harvest — her name literally means nourishment, and is the origin of the word cereal. A possibility for the parent seeking something original, but with the…

Ciza

Polish

Ciza is a goddess in Polish mythology whose areas include nourishment and breastfeeding. It is recorded that the German city Ausburg was once known as Cisaris after this goddess.

Cybele

Greek

"the mother of all gods"

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. In ancient Rome, Cybele's cult…

Demeter

Greek

"earth mother"

Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment, was Zeus's sister and Persephone's mother. Variation Demetria is the full name of actress Demi Moore. Though…

Devana

Polish, Czech, Serbian, Croatian

"divine"

A deity worshipped across Eastern European countries, goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. Folklore describes Devana as a virgin goddess whose virginity is renewed every spring, and she is…

Fortuna

Latin

"luck"

The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying…

Gabija

Lithuanian, 'to protect"

Lithuanian goddess of fire and the protector of families and homes.