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  1. Ganymede
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "glad thought"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Ganymede was Trojan youth who was so beautiful that he was carried off to be Zeus' cup-bearer, and made immortal. His name may derive from Greek ganymai "to be glad" plus medomai "to think, to plan".
  2. Triton
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      The Greek god Triton was the messenger of the sea and the son of sea god Neptune. He is usually represented as a merman, the the head and upper body of a human and the lower body of a sea creature. In The Little Mermaid he is the father of Ariel.
  3. Alef
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "chief, number one"
    • Description:

      Alef was brought into the spotlight when Natalie Portman chose the alternate spelling Aleph for her son. This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, similar to calling your child Alpha or Primo.
  4. Ersa
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dew"
    • Description:

      Ersa, daughter of Zeus and the moon goddess Selene, is goddess of the morning dew, which may make this an excellent name for a child born in the early hours of the day.
  5. Pavo
    • Origin:

      Croatian or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "small, humble or peacock"
    • Description:

      Short form of Croatian Pavao, related to Paul. In Latin, it means "peacock" and is the name of a constellation in the southern sky, which resembles a peacock's tail.
  6. Orcus
    • Origin:

      Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "oath"
    • Description:

      Orcus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hades, god of the underworld. His name is ultimately derived from the Greek word hórkos, meaning "oath,"
  7. Adhara
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "virgins"
    • Description:

      Adhara is the name of one of the brightest stars in the sky. Also known as Adara, this name is perfectly suitable for a child.
  8. Auriga
    • Description:

      Despite being a male character in Greek Mythology, we think Auriga wears better on a girl. It's the name of one of the 88 main constellations.
  9. Mimosa
    • Origin:

      Latin plant name
    • Description:

      Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
  10. Titania
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "giant, great one"
    • Description:

      This name of the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream has a delicate, lacy charm similar to Tatiana's, but that first syllable could cause embarrassing problems.
  11. Neptune
    • Origin:

      Roman mythology name
    • Description:

      This would be tough enough for a boy to handle, but near impossible for a girl.
  12. Berna
    • Description:

      Berna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'young, youthful,' while it also exists as a shortened form of Bernarda or Bernadette in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions. These longer forms derive from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.' Berna has a simple, accessible two-syllable structure that travels well across language boundaries. The name carries warmth and strength in its brevity, and its connection to the concept of youth gives it a vibrant energy. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, Berna enjoys modest usage in parts of Europe, Turkey, and Latin America, making it recognizable internationally while remaining distinctive.
  13. Hydra
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "water serpent"
    • Description:

      Hydra is the largest of the 88 constellations, whose name was inspired by Hydra of Lerna, a serpentine, multi-headed monster of Greek mythology who resided in Lake Lerna.
  14. Atria
    • Origin:

      Star name, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "entry hall"
    • Description:

      A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name feel. Atria is the plural of the more familiar term for an entry hall or foyer, atrium.
  15. Salacia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "salt"
    • Description:

      Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from sal, Latin for "salt."
  16. Cygnus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "swan"
    • Description:

      Cygnus is a northern constellation of the Milky Way, derived from the Latin word for "swan".
  17. Sedna
    • Origin:

      Native American, Inuit
    • Meaning:

      "goddess of the sea"
    • Description:

      The name of the Inuit goddess of the sea, marine animals, and the underworld. There is also a dwarf planet in the outer solar system called 90377 Sedna, discovered in 2003 and named after the goddess because: "Our newly discovered object is the coldest, most distant place known in the Solar System, so we feel it is appropriate to name it in honor of Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea, who is thought to live at the bottom of the frigid Arctic Ocean."
  18. Dorado
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      A gilded name that calls to mind the legendary lost city of El Dorado, the promise of which drew conquistadors into the rainforests and mountains of South America. But the mythical city has never been found.
  19. Kalliope
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful voice"
    • Description:

      Original form of the more familiar Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. A calliope is a musical instrument sometimes called the steam organ, frequently found on carousels. With its rhythmic sound, this is one name that embodies its meaning.
  20. Europa
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wide face"
    • Description:

      The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

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