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.
164 names · 75 boys · 88 girls · 1 unisex · Updated Aug 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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ailsa
elf victory, from Ailsa Craig
angharad
much loved
atlas
Bearer of the heavens
bridget
Strength, Power, Exalted One, Fiery
bronwen
blessed breast, fair and pure
cassandra
Shining upon mankind or prophetic maiden
dylan
Son of the sea, born from the ocean waves
eluned
idol, image, beauty
gareth
gentle
geraint
old man
griffin
Strong lord, mythical creature
hermione
messenger or earthly
linus
flax
macsen
greatest
maeve
She Who Intoxicates, Intoxicating, Enchanting
olwen
white footprint
persephone
bringer of destruction or thresher of grain
rhiannon
great queen, divine goddess
rowena
fame and joy
trystan
sad, noise
amata
Beloved or dearly loved
ambrosia
Immortal or divine food of the gods
amor
Love, affection, or passion
apollo
Destroyer; god of light, music and healing
appollonia
Belonging to Apollo or sun-destined
aricia
Princess of Athens or noble maiden
ascanius
Son of Aeneas, legendary prince of Troy and Alba Longa
athena
Goddess of wisdom, war and strategy
bellona
Goddess of war or fierce battle maiden
caieta
Norse or harbor town of central Italy
castalia
Sacred spring of inspiration
castor
Beaver or heroic twin horseman of mythology
ceres
Goddess of agriculture, grain, and motherly harvest
clementia
Merciful, gentle, or mild
concordia
Harmony, peace, and agreement
daphne
Laurel tree, bay tree, victory
decima
Tenth child or tenth-born
diana
Divine, heavenly
felicitas
Good fortune, luck, or happiness
floralia
Festival of flowers and springtime bloom
gratia
Grace, favor, or charm
helen
Bright, shining light, torch
helena
Bright, shining one, torch of light
jason
Healer, to heal
juno
Queen of the heavens; youthful (Roman goddess)
laetitia
Joy, gladness, and delight
minerva
Intellect, mind, or wisdom
nyx
Night, Darkness, Night Goddess
orion
Hunter; rising in the sky (the constellation)
phoenix
Dark red; the immortal bird reborn from its own ashes
remus
Oar, swift water paddler, or legendary twin founder
romula
Citadel dweller or legendary founder
romulus
Strength, power, or legendary founder of Rome
sabrina
from the river severn
sabrinia
From the Severn river or boundary
saturnina
Dedicated to Saturn or abundant harvest
saturninus
Dedicated to Saturn or seed sowing
silvius
From the woods or forest dweller
tacita
Silent, quiet, or peaceful
venera
Beloved, charming, or grace of Venus
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