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Mystical Names

Mystical names summon figures of mythology and legend, of magic and mystery. The mystical names here hail from a range of different cultures and stories. Some names, such as Lilith and Phoenix, remain strongly tied to their myth of origin. Others, like Jason and Maya, are so far removed that many may be unaware they are mythological names.

Along with Jason and Maya, other mystical names in the US Top 1000 include Bodhi, Cassandra, Daphne, Finn, Gabriel, Maya, Thalia, and Veda. Baby names with general ties to mysticism and mythology include Hero, Rune, Saga, and Serendipity.

Here, our collection of mystical baby names. For even more mystic names, check out our lists of Mythology Girl Names and Mythology Boy Names.

Cassandra

Meaning: shining or excelling man

Origin:Greek
215
Lilith

Meaning: ghost, night monster

Origin:Assyrian, Sumerian
58
Persephone

Meaning: bringer of destruction

Origin:Greek
83
Ariadne

Meaning: most holy

Origin:Greek
147
Seraphina

Meaning: ardent; fiery

Origin:Hebrew
64
Niamh

Meaning: bright

Origin:Irish Gaelic
211
Daphne

Meaning: laurel tree, bay tree

Origin:Greek
13
Clio

Meaning: glory

Origin:Greek
158
Enid

Meaning: life, spirit

Origin:Welsh
291
Finn

Meaning: fair or white

Origin:Irish
20
Juno

Meaning: queen of the heavens

Origin:Latin
324
Serendipity

Meaning: unexpected good fortune

Origin:English
2080
Circe

Meaning: bird

Origin:Greek
341
Thalia

Meaning: to flourish

Origin:Greek
389
Sybil

Meaning: prophetess

Origin: Greek
259
Maya

Meaning: water

Origin:Greek; Central American Indian empire name; Latinate variation of May; Spanish, diminutive of Amalia; variation of Maia; Hebrew
82
Nona

Meaning: ninth

Origin:Latin
1623
Titan

Meaning: defender

Origin:Greek
989
Bodhi

Meaning: awakening, enlightenment

Origin:Sanskrit
91
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32