A Titan in Greek mythology, would not work in the modern world.

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

Sure to give a complex.

Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.

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.

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 nicknames, Mel and Polly -- and don't have "sick" in the middle. However, if you use the Greek pronunciation, that syllable is not emphasized, and you've got nicknames Tess, Coco, and Terri.

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.

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Heracles is a masculine name derived from ancient Greek mythology, where Heracles (known as Hercules in Roman mythology) was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his extraordinary strength and heroic adventures. The name combines 'Hera' (the queen of Greek gods) and 'kleos' meaning 'glory,' ironically meaning 'glory of Hera' despite Hera's antagonism toward him in the myths. As a given name, Heracles is exceedingly rare in modern usage but represents ultimate strength, courage, and perseverance. Parents choosing this powerful mythological name often appreciate classical history and may be drawn to its heroic symbolism and timeless narrative of overcoming impossible challenges.