115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)

Astrape

Greek

"lightning"

Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts. These days Bronte is typically used in honor of the Brontë…

Bronte

Greek

"thunder"

This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . While the original name took an umlaut over…

Callirrhoe

Greek

"beautiful flow"

Callirrhoe is a Greek mythological nymph and companion of Persephone. It offers nicknames Calli, Ro, Clio, and Coco.

Chryse

Greek

"golden"

Chryse is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a lover of Ares and as a potential epithet of Athena. Ptolemy dubbed the Philippines Chryse Chersonessos , meaning "isle of…

Cleocharia

Greek, meaning unknown

An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.

Cleta

Greek

"the renowned one"

Cleta was one of the Charities or Graces.

Clotho

Greek

"spinner"

Clotho is one of the three Fates of Greek Mythology. She and her sisters determined life from birth to death—Clotho spun the thread of life. Her Roman name is Nona because she was active during the…

Clytie

Greek mythology name

"glorious or renowned"

Clytie was a sea nymph who loved the sun god Helios, who spurned her. She turned into the heliotrope flower.

Coronis

Greek

"crow"

In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."

Cybele

Greek

"the mother of all gods"

The Anatolian mother goddess Cybele had a place in Greek, Roman, Trojan, and Anatolian mythology. Today, she has special meaning as a symbol of gender nonconformity. In ancient Rome, Cybele's cult…

Demeter

Greek

"earth mother"

Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment, was Zeus's sister and Persephone's mother. Variation Demetria is the full name of actress Demi Moore. Though…

Dione

Greek

"divine queen"

In Greek mythology the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, and also one of Saturn's moons; this is an astral name quite distinct from the better known Dionne.

Drosera

Greek

"dewdrops"

An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.

Enyo

Greek

Enyo is the Greek goddess of war, the female counterpart to the god Ares. Enyo's Roman equivalent in Bellona.

Eos

Greek; Welsh

"dawn; nightingale"

Eos -- that's pronounced with a short e like eros without the r -- is the Greek Titan of the dawn. Any ancient name with a sleek modern feel has definite revival possibilities. Eos could be an…

Ersa

Greek

"dew"

Ersa, daughter of Zeus and the moon goddess Selene, is goddess of the morning dew, which may make this an excellent name for a child born in the early hours of the day.

Eucleia

Greek

"good repute, glory"

In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.

Eulabeia

Greek

"caution"

In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."

Euporia

Greek

"prosperity"

Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.

Europa

Greek

"wide face"

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.