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Moons of Jupiter

Gigi97
By Gigi97
Updated Sat May 20 2023
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:

      A bright, airy choice, Elara appears in Greek mythology and is borne by a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son called Tityos. One of Jupiter's moons is named after her, adding a celestial feel to the name and an appealing connection to astronomy.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  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

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