Mythology Baby Names
Mythology baby names come from gods, goddesses, heroes and legends — powerful, storied picks for parents who love a name with a tale behind it.
34 names · 17 boys · 16 girls · 1 unisex · Updated Jun 2026
A mythological name hands your child a story before they've written their own. These names carry gods, heroes, and legends people have told for thousands of years.
This collection spans world mythologies, from the well-known to the wonderfully obscure. Some feel grand, others surprisingly wearable. Browse by gender to find yours.
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atlas
Bearer of the heavens
bridget
Strength, Power, Exalted One, Fiery
dylan
Son of the sea, born from the ocean waves
griffin
Strong lord, mythical creature
maeve
She Who Intoxicates, Intoxicating, Enchanting
daphne
Laurel tree, bay tree, victory
diana
Divine, heavenly
helen
Bright, shining light, torch
helena
Bright, shining one, torch of light
jason
Healer, to heal
juno
Queen of the heavens; youthful (Roman goddess)
nyx
Night, Darkness, Night Goddess
phoenix
Dark red; the immortal bird reborn from its own ashes
freya
Noble woman, lady of high rank
lorelei
Murmuring rock or temptress
amarth
Immortal, deathless; one with an enduring spirit
aparna
Goddess Parvati
daksh
Skilled, competent; a Prajapati in mythology
eklavya
Legendary Mahabharata student; dedication
falgun
Hindu month marking spring; associated with Arjuna
himani
Made of snow; Goddess Parvati
jahnvi
Daughter of sage Jahnu; a name for the river Ganga
kapil
Sun, reddish-brown
keshavi
One with beautiful hair; feminine of Keshava (Lord Krishna)
lohit
Red, copper-coloured; another name for planet Mars
nakul
One of the five Pandavas; handsome, skilled in medicine
prithvi
The Earth; personified as the Earth Goddess; stability
radha
Prosperity, success
ribhav
Wealthy, prosperous; linked to Vedic Ribhus
rudra
The roarer (Lord Shiva)
sita
Furrow; consort of Lord Rama in the Ramayana
trinay
Three-eyed; an epithet of Lord Shiva
varun
Lord of the waters
vikram
Valorous, brave
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