Plutarch's Lives

Bacchus

Roman mythology name

Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.

Demetrius

Greek

"follower of Demeter"

Classical and Shakespearean name that may appeal if you like your names long, flowing and multicultural.

Hermus

Hermus is a masculine name with ancient Greek and Roman connections, possibly derived from the Hermus River (modern Gediz River in Turkey) which was significant in classical antiquity. It may also…