300+ Goddess Names

  1. Carna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "flesh"
    • Description:

      Carna was a Roman goddess of the heart and flesh. She was eventually conflated with Cardea, goddess of hinges.
  2. Drosera
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"
    • Description:

      An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.
  3. Andarta
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "victory"
    • Description:

      Andarta was a warrior goddess thought to have been associated with victory.
  4. Lakshmi
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "a lucky omen"
    • Description:

      Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.
  5. Devera
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "to sweep away"
    • Description:

      Devera was the name of a Roman goddess who protected midwives and laboring women. She would use a broom to sweep evil away, referenced in the meaning of her name.
  6. Kanya
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "virgin"
    • Description:

      Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.
  7. Chhaya
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Indian, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "shadow, shade"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with the Hebrew name, Chhaya (also spelled Chaya) is a name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit chāyā, meaning "shadow, light, reflection". The personification of the Hindu goddess of shadow, Chhaya is a popular choice in India and is notably borne by actress Chhaya Kadam and singer Chhaya Ganguli. Malay and Indonesian names Cahaya and Cahya derive from the same root.
  8. Lerina
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Description:

      A minor Celtic goddess associated with the Celtic god Lero.
  9. Easter
    • Origin:

      English, from German
    • Description:

      Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby. Background:The early Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar Bede took the name of a goddess--Eostre-- whose feast was celebrated at the vernal equinox and gave it to the Christian festival of the resurrection of Christ.
  10. Moneta
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "to remind, instruct; alone, unique"
    • Description:

      Moneta was the name of two separate goddesses in Roman mythology. The first was the goddess of memory, equivalent to the Greek Mnemosyne, and the second was as an epithet of Juno, mother of the gods. The names of each goddess were derived from different sources.
  11. Sif
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "bride"
    • Description:

      Sif, or sometimes Siv, was the name of Thor's wife and is popular in modern Scandinavia. In Norse mythology, Sif was the goddess of fertility and agriculture.
  12. Belisama
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "white, shining"
    • Description:

      Belisama is a goddess in Celtic mythology often associated as the equivalent to the Roman Minerva and Greek Athena.
  13. Umay
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "mother, placenta"
    • Description:

      In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy, meaning "placenta." The placenta was considered to have incantatory properties, making Umay the ideal name for this goddess. Today, it's a well-used girl name in Turkey, ranking in the Top 30 in 2023.
  14. Juturna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Description:

      A minor Roman goddess of fountains and springs.
  15. Polyhymnia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one of many praises"
    • Description:

      Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
  16. Salacia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "salt"
    • Description:

      Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from sal, Latin for "salt."
  17. Carda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "hinge"
    • Description:

      Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.
  18. Philophrosyne
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "friendly-minded"
    • Description:

      Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
  19. Vigdis
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "war goddess"
    • Description:

      This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.
  20. Hela
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Description:

      Hela, another name for Hel, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld. The Hela form has been appropriated by Marvel for its goddess of death.