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Bad Ass Ancients and Stormy Shadowed Goddesses

winifredsnow
By winifredsnow
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Astoria

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking to move beyond Brooklyn. The name Astoria is drawn from the surname of titan of industry John Jacob Astor, theorized to mean "hawk."
  2. Augustina

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the exalted one"

    • Description:

      While Augusta is the more traditional feminine form of the name, tacking on the -ina ending makes Augustina more feminine and contemporary sounding.
  3. Augustus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Parents are beginning to look at imposing, somewhat fusty-sounding names like this one with fresh eyes: they definitely make a strong statement.
  4. Axel

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Absalom

    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"

    • Description:

      A classic in its native Scandinavia, Axel has a cool rock 'n' roll flavor in the US, thanks to Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose (born William). With its distinctive letter 'x', it has an effortlessly cool vibe about it, and is currently growing in popularity.
  5. Baelfire
    • Delphi

      • Origin:

        Greek place name

      • Meaning:

        "of Delphi; womb"

      • Description:

        An interesting unisex possibility, with an air of mystery connected to the Delphic Oracle, the most important oracle in ancient Greece; it was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo.
    • Daganai
      • Eldon

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "sacred hill"

        • Description:

          Popular in the 1920s, Eldon is a retro name that's waiting to be rediscovered. It has a similar placename/surname appeal to current Top 1000 names Alden and Holden. Several towns in the US and UK bear the name.
      • Freya

        • Origin:

          Norse

        • Meaning:

          "a noble woman"

        • Description:

          Freya has long been popular in the U.K. but has only taken off in the US in the last decade, along with the entire category of mythological names. Derived from the Old Norse name Freyja, meaning "Lady, noble woman", Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
      • Liesel

        • Origin:

          German diminutive of Elizabeth

        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"

        • Description:

          Sweet but sleek, and distinctive, Liesel is an old German nickname-name for Elisabeth. It might have once seemed inextricably tied to to its country of origin, but now, like Elsa, Enzo, Saoirse, Freya, Soren, and Heidi, it leans more towards being international and European chic.
      • Maewynn
        • Oksanna

          • Description:

            Oksanna is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Oksana, which originated as a Ukrainian form of Xenia, meaning "hospitality" or "foreign female guest" in Greek. The doubled 'n' gives the name a slightly different visual appearance while maintaining a similar pronunciation to the original. Oksana gained international recognition through notable bearers like Ukrainian figure skater Oksana Baiul, who won Olympic gold in 1994. The variant Oksanna remains uncommon in Western countries but may be found in Eastern European communities and among families seeking to preserve Slavic heritage while adapting spellings for different language contexts. The name carries associations with Slavic culture, particularly Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish traditions. With its melodic quality and distinctive character, Oksanna offers an exotic alternative to more common feminine names in English-speaking countries.

        • Ophaelia
          • Peregrine

            • Origin:

              Latin

            • Meaning:

              "traveler, pilgrim"

            • Description:

              Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's not beyond consideration — in fact it's already been chosen by at least one Berry.
          • Perseus

            • Origin:

              Greek mythology name

            • Meaning:

              "to destroy"

            • Description:

              Perseus is a godly Greek hero (he was a son of Zeus) whose ancient name just might have modern possibilities along with other so-old-they're-new-again names such as Atticus and Orion.
          • Saxon

            • Origin:

              German

            • Meaning:

              "people of the dagger"

            • Description:

              Saxon is unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that sharp X in the middle and that two-syllable-ending-in-n pattern. Reminiscent of Roman but not yet so popular, Saxon is one to watch out for.
          • Thor

            • Origin:

              Norse and Scandinavian

            • Meaning:

              "thunder"

            • Description:

              Thor, the powerful name of the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain, would make a bold statement. Long a comic book staple, Thor has now invaded the big screen, and could land on birth certificates as well.
          • Tauriel
            • Wulfric