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Mythological Names

Mythological names come from myths and legends around the world. Deities of Greek and Roman lore have inspired some of the top baby names in the US today, including choices such as Luna and Penelope for girls, Atlas and Apollo for boys. As this trend has progressed, parents have started looking for mythology baby names from other cultures, such as Norse, Celtic, Hindu, and African traditions. Along with Luna, other mythological names for girls in the US Top 1000 include Maeve, Freya, Aurora, and Athena. In addition to Atlas, other mythological names for boys in the US Top 1000 include Arthur, Orion, Tristan, and Odin. Mythological baby names give your child strength and meaning from the very beginning. See our full collection of mythology names below.

Cynthia

Meaning: moon goddess or, woman from Kynthos

Origin:Greek
197
Venus

Meaning: desire

Origin:Latin
449
June

Meaning: young

Origin:Latin
186
Rhea

Meaning: a flowing stream

Origin:Greek mythology name
226
Aura

Meaning: soft breeze

Origin:Greek
242
Maia

Meaning: mother

Origin:Greek
281
Delia

Meaning: born on the island of Delos

Origin:Greek
315
Circe

Meaning: bird

Origin:Greek
341
Selene

Meaning: moon goddess

Origin:Greek
347
Thalia

Meaning: to flourish

Origin:Greek
389
Aphrodite

Meaning: foam or born from the sea

Origin:Greek mythology name
396
Lorelei

Meaning: alluring, temptress

Origin:German
178
Sabrina A name of Latin origin, the meaning of Sabri...
Origin:Celtic, Latin name for the River Severn
305
Selena

Meaning: moon goddess

Origin:Latinized variation of Greek Selene
360
Ceres

Meaning: nourishment

Origin:Roman
677
Nixi

Meaning: goddess of childbirth

Origin:Latin
898
Vesta

Meaning: pure

Origin:Latin
1081
Lua

Meaning: moon

Origin:Portuguese
1083
Fauna

Meaning: young deer

Origin:Roman
1278
Roma The name Roma is of Latin and Hindu origin. ...
Origin:Italian place-name
1575