Girl Names Lists · Historic and Vintage Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"agreement, concord"
One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.
"sickle-shaped sword"
A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
"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…
Greek mythology name
"willpower or far-reaching"
In Greek mythology, Hecate is associated with witchcraft and magic. The name may mean "willpower" or "far-reaching". She was often associated with the moon and with storms, making this name a good…
Norse
Hel, sometimes called Hela, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld.
"marsh"
In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
Greek mythology
"day"
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
Roman mythology
"dew"
Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora. The exact etymology of her name is unknown, however, possible theories include that it comes from the…
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
Celtic
A Celtic goddess of the river Yonne in Gaul.
English, Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idony is a Medieval variation of Idonea, itself an English form of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth. She was notable for carrying, keeping, and guarding the box of apples from…
Idonie is a variation of the Norse goddess name Idony, which carries an ancient, mystical aura that connects to Northern European folklore. Its uncommon nature makes it appealing to parents seeking a…
Idonia is form of the Norse goddess name Idun or Idony, who ruled over magic life-giviing golden apples. Idonia was used in England during the Middle Ages but gradually faded from common usage by the…
Variation of Idony, Norse
Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.
Swedish, Norse
"ever young"
Idun is a modern Swedish transcription of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of apples, fertility, and youth. She was responsible for guarding and keeping the apples from which the gods ate to renew their…
Greek from Latin
"the readycomer"
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…
A minor Celtic goddess of the Treveran region.
Latin
"envy; to look against"
Invidia's meaning isn't very pleasant — as a Roman goddess, she was the personification of envy. However, Invidia has the sounds of an attractive name, not unlike Olivia.
"justice"
In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.
