300+ Goddess Names

Pallas

Greek

"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…

Pavana

Sanskrit

"peacock"

If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.

Pax

Latin

"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 .

Pele

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,…

Päivätär

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.

Juturna

Latin

A minor Roman goddess of fountains and springs.

Philophrosyne

Greek

"friendly-minded"

Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.

Padma

Sanskrit

"lotus"

A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.

Phrike

Greek

"tremor"

Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō , meaning "to tremble."

Polyhymnia

Greek

"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,…

Pomona

Latin

"apple"

This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California.

Proserpina

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.

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…

Providentia

Latin

"forethought"

Providentia was an ancient Roman goddess that was important to religion and the Imperial cult of ancient Rome. She personified the ability to foresee and make provisions. As a baby name, Providentia…

Rhapso

Greek

"to sew"

In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.

Orithyia

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…

Rhiannon

Welsh

"divine queen"

Strong and outdoorsy, yet pretty and queenly, Rhiannon was a once obscure Welsh name, brought into the mainstream in 1976, following Fleetwood Mac's flash hit song of the same title. It stormed into…

Rhodos

Greek

"rose"

Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her. Rhodos was alternately transcribes as Rhodus and Rhode — the more familiar…

Rhya

Variation of Rhea, Greek

"a flowing stream"

Rhya is the Fertility Goddess of several ancient religions, associated with mothers and pregnant women. In some legends she is the mother of Manann and Verena and wife of Taal. Pronounced rye-ah,…

Justitia

Latin

"justice"

In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.