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Complete Greek Mythology

  1. Charon

    • Origin:

      Greek Mythology

    • Meaning:

      "of keen gaze"

    • Description:

      The name of the ferrymen of dead souls to the Greek underworld and the name of Pluto's desolate moon, Charon makes an interesting, if somewhat macabre, choice for a baby. There are two pronunciations of this name, depending on whether you're referring to the ferryman or the moon. While the Greek version is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, the astronomer who named the moon did not know about the Greek myth - he named the moon after his wife Charlene, so many astronomers pronounce it with a "sh" sound.
  2. Oedipus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "swollen foot"

    • Description:

      Sure to give a complex.
  3. Urania

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "heavenly"

    • Description:

      The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
  4. Sisyphus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "son of Aelous"

    • Description:

      One of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology, and the first two syllables don't help.
  5. Amphitrite

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the surrounding sea or the surrounding third"

    • Description:

      Amphitrite is a mysterious Greek mythological figure, most often cited as a sea goddess who was the wife of Poseidon. She was said to be the personification of the sea water itself and was said to be present at the birth of Apollo.
  6. Dionysus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "god of Nysa"
  7. Gbenga

    • Origin:

      Yoruba

    • Meaning:

      "lift up, elevate"

    • Description:

      Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name, meaning "God lifted me".
  8. Daedalus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "craftsman"

    • Description:

      Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and artist Daedalus Howell.
  9. Aegeus

    • Description:

      Aegeus is a masculine name with deep roots in Greek mythology. It belonged to the legendary king of Athens who was the father of the hero Theseus. The name likely derives from the Greek word 'aix' meaning 'goat' or possibly from 'aigialos' meaning 'sea shore.' In mythology, King Aegeus tragically threw himself into the sea (later named the Aegean Sea after him) when he believed his son had died. This name carries strong classical associations and projects an air of dignity and ancient wisdom. While never common in modern usage, Aegeus appeals to parents with an appreciation for mythology and classical history. The name offers the rare combination of historical weight, distinctive sound, and a connection to one of Western civilization's foundational cultural traditions.

  10. Orestes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the mountain"

    • Description:

      A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
  11. Dike
    • Acrisius
      • Aeolus
        • Aether
          • Agamemnon
            • Althaea
              • Ancaeus
                • Antiope
                  • Auxo
                    • Bellerophon