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By goddess_patreice
Updated Tue May 23 2023
In this magnificent list are names from powerful and evocative mythologies and legends. Some are just words that sound beautiful. I've focused on diverse cultures, such as Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek and Latin. Additional note, these names are extremely rare, yet usable, and if you want to name your child with something unique, I can promise you will find it here.
  1. Andromeda

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "advising like a man"

    • Description:

      One of the stellar unique baby names from mythology, Andromeda was the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star--the constellation that bears her name.The Bohemian Andromeda makes a dramatic and adventurous choice in a time when four-syllable mythological names are gradually making their way into the mainstream.
  2. Ptolemy

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "aggressive, warlike"

    • Description:

      Pronounced "TAHL-a-mee," this was the name of one of Alexander the Great's generals and several Greco-Egyptian rulers, as well as the name of a famous Greek astronomer. Actress Gretchen Mol brought it into modern times when she chose it for her baby.
  3. Libra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "scales, balance"

    • Description:

      Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom.
  4. Dulce

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sweet"

    • Description:

      Popular Portuguese and Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation, and is significantly less popular in the US, given to 8 babies compared to the 438 girls called Dulce in 2024.
  5. PROMETHEUS
    • ASILA
      • NINKI
        • ENKI
          • NEFER
            • THMEI
              • POLIS
                • Aegyptus

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