Moons of Jupiter

You may have heard of Io, Callisto and Europa; but did you know they're 67 moons orbiting Jupiter. Most of these have names derived from ancient Greek and Roman mythology; some are pretty, some are quirky, some are disturbing, and some hold potential as baby names. P.s. Please don't name your kids Ganymede, Harpalyke or Megaclite.
  1. Elara
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "hazelnut, spear"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Elara was a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son (ouch); it's also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter, giving it a celestial feel. Possibly derived from the Greek alara meaning "hazelnut" or "spear", it combines that favorite El- beginning with the popular -ara ending of Clara, Lara, and Amara, making it an all round appealing choice. Currently in the UK Top 1000, and on the rise in the US, it could be a fresher or less popular alternative to Ella, Lyra, or Laura.
  2. Leda
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "happy"
    • Description:

      Leda is that rare name that has not yet been discovered in the current craze for ancient names from mythology. In classical Greek myth, Leda was a great beauty who mothered another great beauty, Helen of Troy.
  3. Callisto
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology
    • Meaning:

      "most beautiful"
    • Description:

      Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
  4. Io
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      Io may be one of the slightest names in the book, but there aren't many two-letter names with as much substance as this Greek mythological example. Io, a name used for the largest moon of Jupiter, was in classic myth raped by Zeus and escaped from him by changing herself into a cow.
  5. Dia
    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly; day"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  6. Kore
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "maiden"
    • Description:

      Kore is the original Greek form of the modern Cora, a name that's heading straight for the top of the charts in the English-speaking world. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, goddess of the underworld. Spelling the name Kore may tip it toward the short form Kory or Korey.
  7. Adrastea
    • Aitne
      • Amalthea
        • Ananke
          • Aoede
            • Arche
              • Autonoe
                • Callirrhoe
                  • Carme
                    • Carpo
                      • Chaldene
                        • Cyllene
                          • Erinome
                            • Euanthe