Greek Mythology Names 2

Faunus

Roman deity name

In ancient Rome, Faunus was the wild, horned god of forests, plains and fields, similar to the Greek god Pan.

Ganymede

Greek

"glad thought"

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…

Gryphon

Mythological animal name or form of Griffin, Welsh

"strong lord"

Rare but rising, Gryphon is an intriguing name that combines several stylish associations. The Gryphon spelling relates directly to the fierce legendary creature that's eagle in front, lion behind.…

Hades

Greek mythological name

The name of the god of death and the underworld in Greek mythology is definitely a dark and daring choice. The Roman version Pluto is more associated with the used-to-be planet or Mickey Mouse's…

Helenus

Greek mythology name

Twin brother of Cassandra in Greek mythology who also was a celebrated seer. A Trojan prince, he was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba.

Helios

Greek

"sun"

The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene and the dawn goddess Eos, Helios is depicted as riding across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. A…

Hephaestus

Greek mythology name

Hephaestus was the husband of Aphrodite, cuckolded by his brother Ares, the god of war. He is the god of fire, metalworking, and crafts, the smith of the gods.