115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)

Nephele

Greek

"cloudy"

An enchanting ancient Greek name belonging to the Greek goddess who was created from a cloud by Zeus and so became goddess of the clouds and mother of the centaurs. The name Nephele is not widely…

Nete

Greek, meaning unknown

In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.

Nike

Greek

"victory"

The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across…

Nomia

Greek, meaning unknown

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

Nyx

Greek mythology name

"night"

In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, giving this name a dark yet mystical feel. She is often depicted as one of the first deities, an offspring of Chaos who…

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…

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…

Panacea

Greek

"a cure for all ills"

Philophrosyne

Greek

"friendly-minded"

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

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,…

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.

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…

Styx

Greek

"the hateful"

In Greek mythology, the river Styx separates the Earth and the Underworld, named for the goddess who gave it its power. Today Styx is also associated with the 1970s rock band of the same name.

Thelxinoe

Greek

"charming mind"

Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis , "enchantment."

Terpsichore

Greek

"delight in dancing"

The name of the Muse of dancing in Greek mythology. Arguably the least usable of the nine Muses' names, despite serious competition from Melpomene and Polyhymnia. Those two at least have obvious…

Thallo

Greek

"bringer of blossoms"

Thallo, the Greek goddess of spring, buds, and blooms has a decidedly less flowery name than her Roman counterpart, Flora. Thallo is one of the Horae in Greek mythology: goddesses associated with the…

Theia

Greek

"goddess, godly"

Theia is the Titan of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky. She is the consort of Hyperion, and mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos. The name is more familiar in its Anglicized version,…

Themis

Greek

"law of nature, divine law"

Themis was the Titan — one of the Elder Gods (or in this case Goddesses) — of Justice and Order, usually depicted blindfolded and holding the scales of justice. The mother of the Fates and the…

Thetis

Greek

"dogmatic"

This name of the mythological mother of Achilles might suffer from English speakers making the rhyming association to the word fetus. The traditional Greek pronunciation might alleviate that problem.