Goddess Names

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Tiasa

The name of one of the Furies in Greek mythology, a goddess who avenged crimes of murder. She
is described as wearing a dripping blood-red robe, with a serpent coiled around her waist.

Tisiphone

Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium, meaning "triple way," which refers to the goddess's protection of crossroads. Today, of course, Trivia would likely be interpreted as an English word name referencing obscure facts.

Trivia

Tuulikki is a Finnish name meaning "little wind" -- tuuli means wind in Finnish -- and also the name of a forest goddess. Supermodel Else Hosk, whose mother is Finnish, chose this name for her daughter.

Tuulikki

Tyche is the goddess of luck and fate in Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is, fittingly, Fortuna.

Tyche

A cross-cultural name with a distinctive yet familiar sound, Umaya has a magical feel to it. 
 
From its Sanskrit and Hindi origins, it could mean "light, flax" or "magic, illusion", combining the meanings of Uma and Maya. It may therefore be associated with the goddess Parvati, for whom Uma is used as an epithet, with the goddess Durga, who is sometimes called Maya (and might also be considered an aspect of Parvati), and with Lakshmi. This could be why some sources suggest the name means "goddess".
 
From its Turkish origins, it is related to another goddess, Umay, the goddess of fertility and motherhood, whose name is derived from a Turkish word for womb or placenta. Alternatively, it be linked to the Basque name Amaya, meaning "the end" or the international Maya meaning "beloved" if seen as a variant of Mary, "water" from the Hebrew mayim and "mother" if seen as a variation on Maia.
 
There is also the possibility it is used as an alternative form to the Arabic name Umayma, derived from umm, meaning "mother", or perhaps Umayya, meaning "servant".

Umaya

Goddess names, the names of mythological figures from all over the world, seem more baby-appropriate now than ever, with the rise of 

 and the discovery of many antique choices, such as Luna and Phoebe.

 include Athena, Aurora, Flora, Freya, Iris, Cora, Selena, and Thalia. Less common goddess names – such as those of Hindu and Celtic goddesses – include Aine, Devi, Lakshmi, and Niamh.

 as the spiritual choices of our era. One reason parents are looking to goddess and god names is that they sidestep Judeo-Christian conventions related to religion, culture, and tradition.

is that the names are less familiar than those from the Bible, but come complete with inspirational (sometimes) stories and deep history. If you're considering naming your daughter after a goddess, make sure you know the figure's story before you make a final choice.

The most diverse and usable goddess names for your own little goddess might include the following.

Goddess Names such as Freya and Luna come from mythology and legend around the world, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 15)

300+ Goddess Names