150 Baby Names Inspired by Greek Mythology With Meanings

150 Baby Names Inspired by Greek Mythology With Meanings: Greek mythology has preserved hundreds of names associated with gods, goddesses, Titans, heroes, heroines, Muses, spirits and other mythological figures. The Twelve Olympians include well-known names such as Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon and Zeus.

For parents looking for a name connected with ancient stories, these names offer a wide range of associations, including wisdom, music, nature, strength, justice, the sea, love, healing and the sky.

One important distinction is useful when researching mythology-inspired names: a name's literal etymology is not always the same as the quality or character associated with its mythological figure. Where the exact etymology is uncertain or disputed, the table below uses a concise mythological association rather than presenting an uncertain interpretation as a fact.

Key Takeaways

Greek mythology provides names connected with gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines and other legendary figures.
Athena, Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite and Persephone are among the well-known female mythology names.
Apollo, Zeus, Hermes, Ares and Heracles are established male names from Greek mythology.
Some names have clear mythological associations but uncertain or debated etymologies.
A mythology-inspired name does not necessarily mean that a child will be associated with the personality or actions of the mythological figure.

Greek Mythology Boy Names

The following names are associated with male gods, heroes and other male figures in Greek mythology. The Theoi reference identifies the major Olympian gods as well as numerous heroes and deified mortals.

Greek god inspired baby names

No.	Name	Origin	Meaning / Mythological Association
1	Apollo	Greek mythology	Music, prophecy and healing
2	Zeus	Greek mythology	Sky, weather and kingship
3	Hermes	Greek mythology	Travel, trade and messages
4	Ares	Greek mythology	War and conflict
5	Poseidon	Greek mythology	Sea, rivers and horses
6	Dionysus	Greek mythology	Wine, vegetation and celebration
7	Hephaestus	Greek mythology	Fire, smithing and craftsmanship
8	Helios	Greek mythology	Sun and sunlight
9	Pan	Greek mythology	Wild nature and shepherds
10	Eros	Greek mythology	Love and desire
11	Morpheus	Greek mythology	Dreams and dream visions
12	Hypnos	Greek mythology	Sleep
13	Thanatos	Greek mythology	Personification of death
14	Atlas	Greek mythology	Titan associated with endurance
15	Oceanus	Greek mythology	Primordial ocean
16	Uranus	Greek mythology	Primordial sky
17	Cronus	Greek mythology	Titan associated with time
18	Hyperion	Greek mythology	Titan associated with heavenly light
19	Prometheus	Greek mythology	Forethought and fire
20	Epimetheus	Greek mythology	Titan associated with afterthought
21	Triton	Greek mythology	Sea messenger
22	Proteus	Greek mythology	Sea god of changing forms
23	Nereus	Greek mythology	Wise and truthful sea god
24	Glaucus	Greek mythology	Sea-associated prophetic figure
25	Aeolus	Greek mythology	Keeper of the winds
26	Asclepius	Greek mythology	Medicine and healing
27	Heracles	Greek mythology	Strength and heroic endeavor
28	Hades	Greek mythology	Underworld and its ruler
29	Chiron	Greek mythology	Wise centaur and teacher
30	Castor	Greek mythology	One of the Dioscuri twins
31	Pollux	Greek mythology	Immortal Dioscuri twin
32	Ganymede	Greek mythology	Divine cupbearer of Zeus
33	Hymen	Greek mythology	Marriage and wedding hymn
34	Zephyrus	Greek mythology	West wind
35	Boreas	Greek mythology	North wind
36	Notus	Greek mythology	South wind
37	Eurus	Greek mythology	East or southeast wind
38	Zagreus	Greek mythology	Underworld-associated divine figure
39	Adonis	Greek mythology	Youth loved by Aphrodite
40	Aristaeus	Greek mythology	Beekeeping and rural arts

The names above include major gods as well as figures who became associated with particular aspects of Greek mythology. For example, Asclepius was associated with medicine, while Heracles became a divine figure after his death. (Theoi)

Greek mythology hero names

No.	Name	Origin	Meaning / Mythological Association
41	Achilles	Greek mythology	Trojan War hero
42	Perseus	Greek mythology	Hero who defeated Medusa
43	Theseus	Greek mythology	Hero associated with Athens
44	Jason	Greek mythology	Leader of the Argonauts
45	Orpheus	Greek mythology	Musician who entered the Underworld
46	Odysseus	Greek mythology	Hero of the Odyssey
47	Hector	Greek mythology	Trojan prince and warrior
48	Paris	Greek mythology	Trojan prince
49	Priam	Greek mythology	King of Troy
50	Telemachus	Greek mythology	Son of Odysseus
51	Leander	Greek mythology	Lover in the Hero and Leander story
52	Bellerophon	Greek mythology	Hero associated with Pegasus
53	Cadmus	Greek mythology	Founder of Thebes
54	Ajax	Greek mythology	Trojan War hero
55	Diomedes	Greek mythology	Greek hero of Troy
56	Patroclus	Greek mythology	Companion of Achilles
57	Menelaus	Greek mythology	King of Sparta
58	Agamemnon	Greek mythology	King and Trojan War leader
59	Orestes	Greek mythology	Son of Agamemnon
60	Icarus	Greek mythology	Youth associated with flying
61	Daedalus	Greek mythology	Master craftsman and inventor
62	Midas	Greek mythology	King associated with the golden touch
63	Narcissus	Greek mythology	Youth associated with self-admiration
64	Phaethon	Greek mythology	Youth associated with the Sun
65	Endymion	Greek mythology	Beautiful youth loved by Selene
66	Actaeon	Greek mythology	Hunter associated with Artemis
67	Orpheus	Greek mythology	Music and legendary poetry
68	Linus	Greek mythology	Legendary musician and teacher
69	Amphion	Greek mythology	Musician and builder of Thebes
70	Zethus	Greek mythology	Twin associated with Thebes
71	Theseus	Greek mythology	Hero of Attic tradition
72	Perseus	Greek mythology	Argive hero
73	Jason	Greek mythology	Argonaut leader
74	Achilles	Greek mythology	Legendary Greek warrior
75	Heracles	Greek mythology	Hero of the Twelve Labours

Some names in this group are especially recognizable because of surviving epic and mythological traditions. Theoi's hero collection includes Achilles, Adonis, Andromeda, Atalanta, Bellerophon, Heracles, Perseus and other figures. (Theoi)

Greek Mythology Girl Names

Greek mythology has an equally large collection of female names. These include goddesses, Titans, Muses, heroines, nymphs and personifications.

Names inspired by Greek goddesses

No.	Name	Origin	Meaning / Mythological Association
76	Athena	Greek mythology	Wisdom, strategy and crafts
77	Artemis	Greek mythology	Hunting, wilderness and childbirth
78	Aphrodite	Greek mythology	Love, beauty and procreation
79	Hera	Greek mythology	Marriage and queenship
80	Demeter	Greek mythology	Agriculture and the harvest
81	Hestia	Greek mythology	Hearth and home
82	Persephone	Greek mythology	Spring and Underworld queen
83	Hecate	Greek mythology	Magic, crossroads and night
84	Selene	Greek mythology	related to Moon
85	Gaia	Greek mythology	Earth
86	Rhea	Greek mythology	Titan mother of Olympians
87	Themis	Greek mythology	Divine law and order
88	Dione	Greek mythology	Titan goddess associated with prophecy
89	Leto	Greek mythology	Mother of Apollo and Artemis
90	Iris	Greek mythology	Rainbow and divine messenger
91	Nike	Greek mythology	Victory
92	Hebe	Greek mythology	Youth
93	Tyche	Greek mythology	Fortune and good luck
94	Eirene	Greek mythology	Peace
95	Dike	Greek mythology	related to justice
96	Eunomia	Greek mythology	Good order
97	Harmonia	Greek mythology	Harmony and concord
98	Nemesis	Greek mythology	Retribution and balance
99	Eris	Greek mythology	Discord and strife
100	Nyx	Greek mythology	Night
101	Hemera	Greek mythology	Day
102	Thalassa	Greek mythology	Sea
103	Tethys	Greek mythology	Titan associated with fresh water
104	Theia	Greek mythology	Titan associated with sight and light
105	Phoebe	Greek mythology	Titan associated with prophecy
106	Mnemosyne	Greek mythology	Memory
107	Metis	Greek mythology	Wisdom and counsel
108	Astraea	Greek mythology	Justice and innocence
109	Amphitrite	Greek mythology	Sea goddess
110	Amphitrite	Greek mythology	Wife of Poseidon
111	Eos	Greek mythology	Related to dawn
112	Asteria	Greek mythology	Stars and nocturnal divination
113	Calypso	Greek mythology	Sea nymph
114	Circe	Greek mythology	Enchantress and sorceress
115	Pasiphae	Greek mythology	Cretan queen and enchantress

Theoi describes Athena, Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite, Demeter and Hestia among the major Olympian figures, while Persephone, Hecate and other deities belong to the wider Greek mythological tradition. (Theoi)

Persephone is particularly interesting because ancient sources preserve several forms of her name and its etymology has been interpreted in different ways. Her mythology connects her with spring and the Underworld. (Theoi)

Greek mythology heroines and mythological figures

No.	Name	Origin	Meaning / Mythological Association
116	Ariadne	Greek mythology	Cretan princess and divine consort
117	Andromeda	Greek mythology	Princess rescued by Perseus
118	Penelope	Greek mythology	Wife of Odysseus
119	Helen	Greek mythology	Famous figure of the Trojan War
120	Cassandra	Greek mythology	Trojan prophetess
121	Antigone	Greek mythology	Theban heroine
122	Electra	Greek mythology	Daughter of Agamemnon
123	Iphigenia	Greek mythology	Daughter of Agamemnon
124	Andromache	Greek mythology	Wife of Hector
125	Clytemnestra	Greek mythology	Queen of Mycenae
126	Atalanta	Greek mythology	Swift huntress and heroine
127	Daphne	Greek mythology	Nymph associated with Apollo
128	Echo	Greek mythology	Mountain nymph
129	Galatea	Greek mythology	Sea nymph
130	Maia	Greek mythology	Mother of Hermes
131	Thetis	Greek mythology	Nereid and mother of Achilles
132	Amphitrite	Greek mythology	Queen of the sea
133	Calista	Greek mythology	Name associated with beauty
134	Chloe	Greek mythology	Epithet associated with Demeter
135	Clio	Greek mythology	Muse of history
136	Calliope	Greek mythology	Muse of epic poetry
137	Erato	Greek mythology	Muse of lyric poetry
138	Thalia	Greek mythology	Muse of comedy
139	Urania	Greek mythology	Muse of astronomy
140	Terpsichore	Greek mythology	Muse of dance and song
141	Melpomene	Greek mythology	Muse of tragedy
142	Polyhymnia	Greek mythology	Muse of sacred poetry
143	Euterpe	Greek mythology	Muse associated with music
144	Clotho	Greek mythology	One of the Fates
145	Lachesis	Greek mythology	One of the Fates
146	Atropos	Greek mythology	One of the Fates
147	Psyche	Greek mythology	Goddess associated with the soul
148	Aglaia	Greek mythology	Grace associated with beauty
149	Pasithea	Greek mythology	Grace associated with relaxation
150	Peitho	Greek mythology	Personification of persuasion

The Muses are an especially useful group for parents interested in names connected with arts and learning. Theoi identifies Calliope with epic poetry, Clio with history, Terpsichore with choral dance and song, Thalia with comedy and Urania with astronomy. (Theoi)

Unique Baby Names Inspired by Greek Mythology

Some Greek mythology names are familiar outside mythology, while others are much less commonly encountered in everyday naming.

Parents looking for distinctive options might explore:

Ariadne — Cretan princess who became associated with Dionysus.
Astraea — Figure associated with justice and innocence.
Eirene — Personification of peace.
Harmonia — Associated with harmony and concord.
Iphigenia — Daughter of Agamemnon in Greek mythology.
Melpomene — Muse of tragedy.
Mnemosyne — Titan associated with memory.
Pasithea — One of the Charites.
Polyhymnia — Muse associated with sacred poetry.
Terpsichore — Muse associated with dance and song.
Zethus — Mythological figure associated with Thebes.
Endymion — Beautiful youth associated with Selene.
Leander — Hero of the Hero and Leander story.
Phaethon — Mythological youth associated with the Sun.
Zephyrus — Personification of the west wind.

These names are better described as uncommon or distinctive mythology choices rather than "rare baby names," because the supplied material does not provide current population or birth-registration data to establish rarity.

Uncommon Greek Mythology Names

If you want a name that is less immediately recognizable than Zeus, Athena, Apollo or Aphrodite, consider names such as:

For boys:
Aeolus, Amphion, Aristaeus, Bellerophon, Cadmus, Chiron, Daedalus, Endymion, Linus, Nereus, Phaethon, Proteus, Telemachus and Zephyrus.

For girls:
Asteria, Astraea, Eirene, Erato, Euterpe, Galatea, Harmonia, Melpomene, Pasithea, Polyhymnia, Theia, Thalia and Urania.

These names come from different parts of Greek mythology rather than representing one single naming tradition. The ancient Greek mythological world includes Olympian gods, Titans, primordial beings, spirits, heroes, heroines and deified mortals. (Theoi)

How to Choose a Greek Mythology-Inspired Baby Name

A mythology connection can be a useful starting point, but parents may want to consider more than the story behind the name.

1. Check the actual pronunciation

Some ancient Greek names have several English spellings or pronunciations. Decide whether the modern spelling will be easy for family members, teachers and others to recognize.

2. Separate mythology from literal meaning

A name associated with Athena does not necessarily literally mean "wisdom," and a name associated with Apollo does not necessarily literally mean "music."

The mythology of the figure and the linguistic origin of the name are two different pieces of information.

3. Consider the story

Parents may want to read the mythology associated with a name before choosing it. Some figures have stories involving triumph and wisdom, while others have complicated or tragic narratives.

4. Think about everyday use

A dramatic mythological name can be memorable, but its spelling and pronunciation may be less familiar in everyday life.

5. Consider the full name

Say the first, middle and family names together. A long mythological name may work particularly well with a short middle or family name, while a short first name can balance a longer surname.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some baby names inspired by Greek mythology?

Some recognizable choices include Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hera, Apollo, Zeus, Hermes, Ares, Perseus, Achilles, Ariadne and Persephone. Greek mythology also provides less familiar choices such as Eirene, Astraea, Endymion and Zephyrus.

What are popular Greek mythology girl names?

The mythology sources identify well-known female figures including Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Persephone and Hecate. However, this article does not claim that these names are currently the most popular baby names because no current birth-registration dataset was supplied.

What are some baby girl names inspired by Greek mythology?

You can choose these Options include Athena, Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite, Persephone, Ariadne, Andromeda, Daphne, Cassandra, Atalanta, Iris, Selene, Eirene, Harmonia and Psyche.

What are some baby boy names inspired by Greek mythology?

You can select these options include Apollo, Zeus, Hermes, Ares, Poseidon, Dionysus, Atlas, Orion, Perseus, Achilles, Jason, Theseus, Hector, Odysseus and Heracles.

Are Greek mythology names suitable for boys and girls?

There are many mythological names are traditionally associated with a particular mythological figure. Parents can choose a name based on its sound and meaning, but the historical mythological association should not be presented as a modern gender classification.

What are some Greek god inspired baby names?

Apollo, Zeus, Hermes, Ares, Poseidon, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Helios, Pan, Eros and Asclepius are examples of names connected with male Greek deities or divine figures. (Theoi)

What are some names inspired by Greek goddesses?

Athena, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Persephone, Hecate, Selene, Gaia, Rhea, Themis and Iris are examples. (Theoi)

What are some uncommon Greek mythology names?

Examples include Eirene, Astraea, Mnemosyne, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Zephyrus, Phaethon, Nereus, Aristaeus and Endymion.

Are Greek mythology names the same as Greek names?

Not necessarily. A name can come from Greek mythology without being a commonly used modern Greek baby name. Likewise, a modern Greek name does not necessarily have a mythological origin.

Should the mythology associated with a name be considered before choosing it?

Yes. Reading the original mythological association can help parents understand what the name represents and avoid choosing a name based only on an attractive sound or an uncertain internet meaning.

CONCLUSION

Greek mythology provides a broad source of names connected with gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, Muses, Titans and other legendary figures. The best starting point is to identify the story or figure that interests you, then check the name's historical spelling, pronunciation and linguistic background separately.

Names such as Athena, Apollo, Artemis and Perseus offer strong connections with well-known mythology, while Eirene, Astraea, Endymion, Zephyrus and other less familiar choices provide different options.

Rather than choosing a name solely because an online list gives it an attractive meaning, parents can look at the mythology, linguistic background and everyday usability together.

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