If you are looking for a beautiful sounding and meaningful name for your little one, this post is for you!
We’ve gathered 60 baby names -unique and meaningful- inspired by greek mythology and derived from the greek language!
In this post you will read 30 names for boys and 30 for girls inspired by mythological heroes and the Olympian Gods and Goddesses.
Also, some of them have a great meaning in greek!
The names are divided based on the tradition into two categories: boy and girl names. However, the mark (GN) following some names means “gender neutral”.
Boy names
1. Achilles or Achilleus
Achilles derives from the Greek term “achos” that means pain. In mythology Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War and the central character of Homer’s Iliad. He was famous for his bravery and manly beauty. It worths taking the time to read more here about Achilles in greek mythology. If you name your little one Achilles, then it’s definitely a good reason to visit a palace in Corfu named Achilleion.
2. Adonis
Adonis means “very good looking or handsome”. In mythology he was loved by Aphrodite.
3. Alexander
Alexander means “man’s defender” or “warrior”. It is associated with Alexander the Great, a 4th-century BCE king of Macedonia.
4. Apollo or Apollon
Manly beauty. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine and healing who drove his fiery chariot (the sun) through the sky.
5. Ares
In greek mythology Ares was the god of war and one of the great olympian gods. Ares’ daughter was Harmonia and his main attribute was a warrior’s helm.
6. Aristotle
Aristotle means superior; best of thinkers. Famous Bearers: ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
7. Artemis or Artemus (GN)
Artemis means “moon”, “gift of Artemis” or “follower of the goddess Artemis”.
8. Atlas (GN)
Atlas means “to carry”. In mythology it was the name of the mythical Titan, who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders. If you name your child Atlas, he can be inspired by the might of the gods to find his own inner strength.
9. Daimen or Daimon
A variant of Damian or Damon. It means “gentle” or “to tame”. In Greek legend Damon was a loyal friend of Pythias. Famous bearer in modern times: American author Damon Runyon.
10. Dion or Dionysios/Dionysius/Dionysus
In greek mythology he was the God of wine.
11. Eros
In ancient greek eros means “love”.
12. Filippo or Philip/Phillip
This name means “love of horses” in ancient greek. It used to be a popular name in the early 90’s. There is no need for your baby to grow up on a ranch in order to have a name as fabulous as Filippo. No matter where life takes your little one, he will always be up for the ride with this remarkable name. Famous bearer: Italian writer Filippo Tommaso Marinetti.
13. Hector
Hector means “hold” or “possess”. In mythology, Hector was a noble warrior who fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.
14. Helios
Helios was the God of the sun.
15. Hercules
Hercules means “in Hera’s service”. The mythological Hercules was a son of Zeus and an extraordinarily strong man. Is your boy the son of a lion??
16. Hermes
Hermes is the son of Zeus and the messenger of the Gods.
17. Jason
Jason in greek means “healer”. In mythology Jason was a young man, who was seeking the magical Golden Fleece. He set on a voyage with a few of Greece’s best warriors, the Argonauts. Read here more about the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. If you name your little baby Jason, you should visit archaeological sites in the city of Volos and discover Pelion’s secrets and its beauty. Famous bearer: actors Jason Momoa and Jason Statham.
18. Leonidas
Leonidas means “son of a lion”. This name is definitely associated with the great Leonidas I, the kind of Sparta.
19. Nicholas or Nicolas
This name means victorious people. Variant of Nicholas: People’s victory.
20. Lykos
Lykos means “wolf”. This name was given to several characters in Greek myths.
21. Odysseus
Odysseus was the king of Ithaca. He was a hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey, and he fought in the Trojan War. Read here more about Odysseus in greek mythology. It would be a great opportunity for you to visit the island of Ithaca, if you name your little one Odysseus. Famous bearer: greek poet Odysseus Elytis.
22. Orion
Rising in the sky; dawning. Mythological Orion was a mighty hunter and son of Poseidon. The constellation Orion contains three conspicuous stars.
23. Orpheus (or.pʰeú̯s)
In Greek mythology Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. If you name your baby Orpheus, he might have superhuman musical skills like the mythological musician, who had beautiful singing and playing.
24. Paris
This name means “defender” in greek. In mythology Paris was one of the protagonists of the Trojan War and he was son of Priam.
25. Pegasus
This name originates in the Greek word “for springs”. Pegasus was a winged divine stallion. It was usually depicted as pure white in color in mythology.
26. Poseidon
Poseidon means either “husband of the earth” or “lord of the earth. In mythology, he was the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses.
27. Sokrates or Socrates
Famous bearer: greek philosopher Socrates, who was studying the meaning of life and was teacher of Plato and Xenophon.
28. Stephanos or Stephen
It means crown; wreath.
29. Theodore
This name means “given by God” or “supreme gift”. It might not be a unique baby name, however it has strong meaning for sure!
30. Zeus
Zeus ruled over the other gods and humankind. He was also the god of thunder and the sky and controlled the weather. If you name your little one Zeus, I’m sure that it will bring plenty of sunshine into your life!
Girl names
1. Alexandra
A feminine form of Alexander meaning “defender of men”.
2. Aphrodite
Aphros means ‘foam’ in greek and the name Aphrodite means literally ‘foam-born’. Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love, beauty and fertility in greek mythology. She was honoured as a goddess of war, especially at Sparta, Thebes, Cyprus.
3. Ariadne
Ariadne means chaste, very holy. She was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete, who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth after killing the Minotaur.
4. Artemis
Artemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth.
5. Athena
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war. Wisdom, warfare, and craftwork can be powerful inspirations for your baby.
6. Cleo
Cleo is a diminutive of Cleopatra and Clotilde, meaning famed. Famous bearer: 20th century British jazz singer Cleo Laine.
7. Danae
Mythological mother of Perseus by Zeus.
8. Daphne
Daphne means ‘bay tree’. The bay tree was frequently mentioned in Greek mythology and it symbolised courage and strength. In addition, Gods wore sprigs of bay as crowns to represent their glory and high status.
9. Eleanora or Eleanore
This name means ‘light’ in greek.
10. Elina, Eleni or Helen
Elina means ‘bright light’. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta. She was considered the most beautiful woman in the world.
11. Elpida
Elpida means ‘hope’.
12. Harmonia
This name in greek means ‘harmony’ or ‘agreement’. Harmonia was the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite in Greek mythology.
13. Hera
Hera was the mythological Greek Queen of Heaven and wife of Zeus. She was called the goddess of marriages.
14. Irene or Irini
Irini means ‘peace’ in greek. Irene was the goddess of peace and the season of spring in ancient greek mythology.
15. Iris
This word in greek means ‘rainbow’. Famous bearer: Novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch.
16. Ismini or Ismene (ee-smeé-neeh)
This name derives probably from the ancient greek word ‘isme’, which means “knowledge”. In greek mythology she was the daughter of Oedipus.
17. Lyda
Variant of Leda, who was the Mythological queen of Sparta and mother of Helen of Troy. Read here about Trojan war and Helen of Troy.
18. Lydia
Lydia means ‘beautiful’ or ‘noble’. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor. It is believed that it was named Lydia for the legendary king Lydos. Famous bearer: American author Lydia Davis, American model and socialite Lydia Hearst.
19. Melina
Yellow as a canary. Famous bearer: Greek actress, singer, activist, and politician Melina Mercouri, Puerto Rican salsa singer, songwriter, dancer, and entertainer Melina Almodóvar.
20. Melisa or Melissa
This word means bee in greek. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning to collect honey.
21. Melita
Melita means ‘sweet as honey’.
22. Melody or Melodi
Melody means music and song in greek.
23. Olivia
Olivia derives from the greek word olive, which refers to olive tree and olive branch. This was a symbol of peace in ancient Greece.
24. Olympia
Olympia means ‘of Mount Olympus’ or ‘heavenly’.
25. Pandora
Pandora means ‘talented’.
26. Penelope
Penelope means ‘weaver’ and this name was used in reference to Homer’s Odyssey character. She was the queen of Ithaca, wife of the hero Odysseus, the daughter of Spartan king Icarius and mother of Telemachus. Penelope was the most faithful wife.
27. Phoebe
Phoebe means ‘sparkling’. In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan goddess of the bright intellect and daughter of Uranus (Sky) and Gaea (Earth). She was also the grandmother of Apollo and Artemis.
28. Rhea
Rhea means ‘flowing’. In mythology Rhea was the name of a titaness, mother of Zeus and wife and sister of Kronos. Her name was given to a moon of Saturn discovered in 1672. Famous bearer: actress Rhea Perlman.
29. Sophia or Sophie
Sophia means ‘wisdom’ in greek.
30.Thalia
Thalia means ‘blooming’, ‘plentiful’. However, Thaleia was Joyous muse of comedy. Famous bearer: Mexican singer and actress Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda.
In this post you read some mighty and awe-inspiring Greek names that are perfect for your little wonder.
30 options for your little boy or your little girl!
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