154 Greek God and Goddess Names for Babies

The Greek myths gave us names still worth speaking out loud: Athena for wisdom, Apollo for light and music, Persephone for the pull between two worlds. Behind each one sits a story of gods, heroes, sea nymphs, and stubborn mortals that people have been retelling for thousands of years.

This list gathers 154 names drawn straight from that world, sorted so you can browse by fit: 86 for girls, 58 for boys, and 10 that suit any child. Each pick comes with the figure it belongs to and what the name carries, whether you are after strength, beauty, cleverness, or a quieter classic.

Scroll through and see which legend feels like your baby.

86 Greek Mythology Names For Girls

Give your little girl a name worthy of a goddess with these dazzling choices from Greek lore.

1. Achlys: the shadowy goddess of the death-mist, meaning “mist” or “gloom,” an offbeat pick for parents drawn to darker mythology.
2. Aegle: one of the Hesperides nymphs, a luminous name meaning “radiance” or “dazzling light.”
3. Aidos: the goddess who personified modesty and reverence, a quiet name tied to “respect.”
4. Alala: the spirit of the war cry, a bold, percussive name that shortens neatly to Ala.
5. Alcyone: a sea nymph among the Pleiades and a serene variant of Halcyone, meaning “kingfisher.”
6. Althaea: the Queen of Calydon and mother of Meleager, a name meaning “to heal,” with the soft nickname Thea.
7. Amaltheia: the goat who nursed the infant Zeus, a nurturing name meaning “to soothe” that softens to Mia or Thea.
8. Ananke: the primordial goddess of necessity and fate, a strong name carrying the weight of “inevitability.”
9. Antigone: the loyal heroine of Sophocles who buried her brother against the king order, meaning “worthy of the parents.”
10. Aphrodite: the goddess of love and beauty who rose from the sea foam, a deeply romantic name with the nickname Dita.
11. Arachne: the mortal weaver Athena turned into the first spider, a nature name meaning “spider” for bold parents.
12. Ariadne: the Cretan princess who guided Theseus out of the Labyrinth, meaning “most holy,” with the popular short form Aria.
13. Arina: a gentle variant of the Greek Eirene, meaning “peace.”
14. Arke: the messenger of the Titans and twin of Iris, a short, swift name meaning “swift.”
15. Artemis: the fierce goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild creatures, twin sister to Apollo.
16. Astraea: the star maiden and goddess of justice who became the constellation Virgo, meaning “star.”
17. Atalanta: the swift huntress who would only marry a man who could outrun her, meaning “equal in weight.”
18. Athena: the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and Athens, born fully grown from the head of Zeus.
19. Aura: the Titaness of the cool breeze, a light, airy name meaning “gentle wind.”
20. Bia: the personification of force and raw power, a short, mighty name that pairs strength with simplicity.
21. Calliope: the eldest Muse, who inspired epic poetry, meaning “beautiful voiced,” with the nickname Callie.
22. Cassandra: the Trojan princess cursed to speak true prophecies no one believed, meaning “shining upon man,” nickname Cassie.
23. Chione: the snow nymph and daughter of the north wind Boreas, a rare, wintry name meaning “snow.” It sits among a wide field of options: 53,615 different first names each appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census name tabulations ⁽¹⁾.
24. Clio: the Muse of history, meaning “to celebrate” or “glory,” a crisp, modern-sounding pick.
25. Cressida: a Trojan figure from the medieval retellings of the Trojan War, a literary name meaning “gold.”
26. Cynthia: an epithet of Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus, meaning “woman from Kynthos,” nickname Cindy.
27. Danae: the mother of the hero Perseus, visited by Zeus as a shower of gold, a name often read as “bright.”
28. Demeter: the goddess of the harvest and the grieving mother of Persephone, meaning “earth mother.”
29. Diantha: a floral name rooted in the Greek for Zeus and flower, meaning “divine flower,” with the nickname Dia.
30. Eirene: the goddess of peace and one of the Horae, a calm classic and the Greek root of Irene.
31. Elara: a mortal princess and mother of the giant Tityos, now also a moon of Jupiter, a name often given as “hazelnut.”
32. Electryone: a daughter of Helios linked to the dawn, a luminous name meaning “amber” or “shining.”
33. Enyo: the goddess of war and bloodshed who rode beside Ares, a fierce, uncommon choice.
34. Eos: the rosy-fingered goddess of the dawn, a fresh name symbolizing new beginnings.
35. Erato: the Muse of love poetry, meaning “lovely” or “beloved.”
36. Eris: the goddess of strife whose golden apple sparked the Trojan War, a bold name for a strong-willed child.
37. Ersa: the goddess of the morning dew and a daughter of Zeus, a delicate name meaning “dew.”
38. Europa: the Phoenician princess carried off by Zeus as a bull and the namesake of the continent, meaning “wide-faced.”
39. Eurydice: the wife of Orpheus, whom he almost rescued from the underworld, meaning “wide justice.”
40. Gaia: the primordial earth goddess and mother of all, a grounded nature name meaning “earth.”
41. Halcyone: a queen turned into a kingfisher, the source of the phrase halcyon days, meaning “kingfisher.”
42. Hecate: the goddess of magic, the moon, and crossroads, meaning “far-reaching,” for parents who love the mystical.
43. Helen: the legendary beauty whose abduction launched the Trojan War, meaning “torch” or “light.”
44. Hemera: the primordial goddess of daylight and daughter of Night, a bright name meaning “day.”
45. Hera: the Queen of the Gods and protector of marriage, a short, regal classic.
46. Hermione: the only daughter of Helen and Menelaus, meaning “messenger,” now familiar from modern fiction too.
47. Hestia: the gentle goddess of the hearth and home, a warm name meaning “hearth” for a homebody.
48. Hygieia: the goddess of health and cleanliness and the root of the word hygiene, meaning “health.”
49. Iaso: a daughter of Asclepius and goddess of recovery, a healing name meaning “cure.”
50. Ino: a queen of Thebes who became the sea goddess Leucothea, a short, vintage-feeling name.
51. Iris: the rainbow goddess and messenger of the gods, a flower name with a bright, hopeful feel. According to Social Security Administration data, Iris ranked #61 among US girls’ names in 2025, given to 3,729 newborns.
52. Jocasta: the tragic queen and mother of Oedipus, meaning “shining moon.”
53. Ker: a spirit of violent death, a short, dark name from the edges of Greek myth.
54. Keres: the plural Ker spirits of fated death, an unusual choice with a haunting backstory.
55. Kleio: the traditional Greek spelling of Clio, the Muse of history, meaning “glory.”
56. Leto: the gentle Titaness who bore Apollo and Artemis, a soft name symbolizing motherhood.
57. Leucothea: the white sea goddess who was once the mortal queen Ino, meaning “white goddess.”
58. Lyssa: the spirit of mad rage, though the name reads sweetly today and trims neatly from longer Greek names, often tied to “frenzy.”
59. Macaria: a daughter of Hades and goddess of a blessed death, meaning “blessed” or “happy.”
60. Maya: the eldest of the Pleiades and mother of Hermes, a soft, widely loved spelling of Maia.
61. Medea: the powerful sorceress who helped Jason win the Golden Fleece, meaning “cunning.”
62. Medusa: the Gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, a name that surprisingly means “guardian” or “to protect.”
63. Melissa: a nymph who fed honey to the infant Zeus, meaning “honeybee,” a sweet and familiar classic.
64. Menodora: a rare name meaning “gift of the moon,” with the easy nicknames Nora or Dora.
65. Nephele: a cloud nymph shaped by Zeus, an airy name meaning “cloud.”
66. Nicaea: a naiad nymph linked to victory, a place name and a softer cousin of Nike.
67. Nike: the winged goddess of victory, a short, powerful name meaning “victory.”
68. Niobe: a proud queen of Thebes turned to weeping stone, a name possibly meaning “fern.”
69. Nyx: the primordial goddess of night, a sleek, modern-sounding name meaning “night.”
70. Oizys: the spirit of woe and anxiety, yet a strikingly cool Z name for the daring.
71. Olympia: a majestic name honoring Mount Olympus, home of the gods, with the nickname Pia.
72. Ourania: the Muse of astronomy, meaning “heavenly,” a celestial name and the root of Urania.
73. Pallas: a title of Athena and the name of a childhood friend she mourned, meaning “maiden” or “wisdom.”
74. Pandia: a daughter of Zeus and the moon goddess Selene, meaning “all brightness.”
75. Pandora: the first woman, whose famous jar released the troubles of the world, meaning “all-gifted.”
76. Penelope: the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove to outwit her suitors, meaning “weaver,” nickname Penny. Today it ranks #22 among US girls’ names, given to 6,225 newborns in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data ⁽²⁾.
77. Penia: the spirit of poverty and need, an unusual name from the corners of myth.
78. Persephone: the Queen of the Underworld and goddess of the spring return, with the lovely nicknames Persie or Seph.
79. Phaedra: a Cretan princess and wife of Theseus, a radiant name meaning “bright.”
80. Phoebe: a Titaness of prophecy and the moon, a bright classic meaning “shining one.”
81. Rhea: the Titaness mother of the Olympian gods, a flowing name tied to a “stream.”
82. Selene: the radiant goddess who drives the moon across the sky, meaning “moon,” nickname Lena.
83. Theia: the Titaness of sight and shining light, meaning “goddess,” a soft, on-trend pick.
84. Thetis: the sea nymph and devoted mother of Achilles, a watery, elegant name.
85. Titaia: an earth goddess linked to the Titans, a rare name connected to “fire.”
86. Tyche: the goddess of fortune and luck, a name that wishes good fortune on a child.

58 Greek Mythology Names For Boys

These Greek god names for boys are strong, timeless, and full of history.

1. Adonis: the strikingly handsome mortal loved by Aphrodite, a name meaning “lord.”
2. Aegeus: the king of Athens and father of Theseus who gave his name to the Aegean Sea.
3. Aeolus: the keeper of the winds who aided Odysseus, meaning “changeable.”
4. Aether: the primordial god of the bright upper air, a celestial name meaning “brightness.”
5. Aion: the god of eternity and unbounded time, a sleek, uncommon choice.
6. Ajax: the towering, near-unbeatable hero of the Trojan War, a strong, confident name.
7. Apollo: the radiant god of the sun, music, poetry, and healing, a confident classic.
8. Ares: the bold, battle-hungry god of war, a short, forceful name.
9. Atlas: the Titan condemned to hold up the sky, a strong name symbolizing endurance, now widely popular.
10. Bacchus: the Roman name for Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, for a spirited child.
11. Boreas: the cold, mighty god of the north wind, a wintry name with real force.
12. Castor: one of the heroic twins set in the sky as Gemini, meaning “to excel.”
13. Chronos: the personification of time, a deep, philosophical name (distinct from the Titan Cronus).
14. Demetrius: a classic name meaning “devoted to Demeter,” the harvest goddess, nickname Demi.
15. Dionysus: the joyful god of wine, theatre, and festivity, an exuberant mythological pick.
16. Erebus: the primordial god of darkness and shadow, a brooding name for the bold.
17. Eros: the mischievous god of love and desire, a name all about passion.
18. Hades: the stern lord of the underworld and its hidden riches, meaning “the unseen.”
19. Hector: the noble Trojan prince and greatest defender of Troy, meaning “to hold fast.”
20. Helios: the Titan who drives the sun across the sky each day, a bright, golden name.
21. Heracles: the strongest of the Greek heroes, famed for his twelve labors, meaning “glory of Hera.”
22. Hermes: the quick-witted messenger god of travel and trade, a name full of cleverness.
23. Hesperos: the god of the evening star, Venus at dusk, a romantic celestial name.
24. Hyperion: the Titan of heavenly light and father of the sun, meaning “the high one.”
25. Hypnos: the gentle god of sleep and twin of Death, a calm, unusual name meaning “sleep.”
26. Iapetus: a Titan and father of Atlas and Prometheus, an ancient name meaning “the piercer.”
27. Icarus: the boy who flew too near the sun on waxen wings, a poetic, cautionary name.
28. Ikelos: a god of nightmares who shaped the figures in dreams, an edgy, modern-sounding pick.
29. Jason: the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece, meaning “healer.”
30. Koalemos: the minor god of foolishness, a playful, tongue-in-cheek choice.
31. Kratos: the personification of strength and power, a forceful name meaning “strength.”
32. Linus: a gifted musician and son of Apollo, a soft, friendly classic meaning “flax.”
33. Minos: the powerful king of Crete who became a judge of the dead, meaning “king.”
34. Moros: the spirit of impending doom, a dark, gothic name for the daring.
35. Morpheus: the god of dreams who took human shapes within them, meaning “shaper.”
36. Oceanus: the Titan of the great river thought to circle the world, a vast, watery name.
37. Odysseus: the cunning hero of the Odyssey and its ten-year voyage home, meaning “wrathful.”
38. Olympus: the mountain home of the gods, a bold place name with the nickname Oly.
39. Orion: the giant huntsman set among the stars as a constellation, a celestial favorite.
40. Orpheus: the legendary musician who charmed even the lord of the dead, a poetic, artistic name.
41. Ouranos: the primal sky god and grandfather of the Olympians, meaning “sky.”
42. Pan: the horned god of the wild and shepherds whose name gave us the word panic, a playful nature name.
43. Perses: a Titan of destruction and father of Hecate, meaning “to destroy.”
44. Perseus: the hero who slew Medusa and rescued Andromeda, meaning “destroyer,” nickname Percy.
45. Phoebus: a shining title of Apollo, meaning “bright” or “pure.”
46. Pollux: the immortal twin of Castor and the second half of Gemini, meaning “very sweet.”
47. Pontus: the primordial god of the sea, a simple, ancient name meaning “sea.”
48. Poseidon: the moody, powerful god of the sea and earthquakes, a commanding name.
49. Potamoi: the collective river gods, an unusual nature name for flowing water.
50. Prometheus: the Titan who stole fire for humankind, meaning “forethought,” a name about ingenuity.
51. Proteus: the shape-shifting old man of the sea, a name meaning “first” and the root of protean.
52. Tartarus: the deep abyss far below the underworld, a dark, dramatic name for the bold.
53. Titan: the race of elder gods who ruled before the Olympians, a strong, on-trend word name.
54. Triton: the merman herald of the sea and son of Poseidon, a watery name with real power.
55. Typhon: the monstrous storm giant who once challenged Zeus, a fierce, fiery name.
56. Uranus: the Latinized form of Ouranos, the sky god and the seventh planet, meaning “sky.”
57. Zelos: the spirit of zeal and devotion, an energetic name meaning “eager rivalry.”
58. Zeus: the king of the gods who rules thunder and the sky, the most commanding name on the list.

10 Unisex Greek Mythology Names

Your little demigod will shine with one of these gender-neutral options from ancient lore.

1. Anemoi: the collective gods of the four winds, an airy name for free spirits.
2. Athens: a place name honoring the city of Athena and Greek wisdom.
3. Chaos: the yawning void that existed before creation, a daring name meaning “the gap.”
4. Echo: the mountain nymph doomed to repeat the words of others, a gentle nature name.
5. Griffin: the eagle-lion guardian of treasure from ancient lore, a strong creature name.
6. Nemesis: the goddess of fair retribution who balanced fortune, a bold name meaning “to give what is due.”
7. Oneiroi: the dark-winged spirits of dreams, an unusual, poetic choice.
8. Phoenix: the immortal bird reborn from its own ashes, a name about renewal and resilience.
9. Pistis: the spirit of trust and good faith, a meaningful name meaning “faith.”
10. Styx: the underworld river and the goddess of unbreakable oaths, an edgy, watery name.

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