Girl Names Lists · Historic and Vintage Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"goddess of childbirth"
The Nixi were a tribe of childbirth goddesses in ancient Rome. The similar Nixie is a girls' name associated with German water nymphs. Whichever variation you choose, this is a unique name with a…
Greek, meaning unknown
In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.
Latin variation of Nyx, Greek
"night"
Nox was the Roman goddess of the night, equivalent to the Greek Nyx, from which her name was derived. Although identical in sound, Nox is unrelated to the Scottish masculine name Knox.
Ukrainian
Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths
Polish
Niya is an alternative name for Lilith, a demon or goddess in mythology. Niya is still worshipped today in a cult located in parts of Eastern Europe.
Nigerian
Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.
Greek
"woman raging in the mountains"
As elaborate O names such as Olympia and Ophelia gain popularity, Orithyia seems more and more usable. It's the name of several women in Greek mythology, including Orithyia, Queen of the Amazon, who…
Finnish
"lady of the sun"
Päivätär is the goddess of the sun in Finnish mythology, who owns the silver of the sun, spins silver yarn, and weaves clothes out of them. Her counterpart is Kuutar, the goddess of the moon.
"youth, young woman"
An overlooked name from Greek mythology, Pallas is both an epithet for the goddess of wisdom and a name in its own right, borne by a daughter of the sea god Triton who was raised alongside the…
"a cure for all ills"
Maori
"earth"
A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.
Sanskrit
"peacock"
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
"peace"
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .
Hawaiian goddess of fire
Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple,…
"friendly-minded"
Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
"tremor"
Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō , meaning "to tremble."
"one of many praises"
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,…
"apple"
This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California.
Variation of Proserpine, Latin
"bringer of destruction"
The Roman equivalent of Persephone, making her a goddess of spring, and queen of the underworld. Also spelled Proserpine.
Latin from Greek
"to emerge or bringer of destruction"
Proserpine is the Roman equivalent of the goddess Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld in Greek myth. The story of Persephone is one of the most famous in classical mythology. The daughter of…
