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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.

Hilda

Meaning: battle woman

Origin:German
1279
Astra

Meaning: stars

Origin:Latin
250
Aine

Meaning: brightness, splendor

Origin:Irish
443
Etain

Meaning: jealousy

Origin:Irish
3122
Macha

Meaning: of the plain

Origin:Irish
3160
Eachna

Meaning: horse

Origin:Irish
3434
Parvati

Meaning: the daughter of the mountain

Origin:Sanskrit
1711
Pomona

Meaning: apple

Origin:Latin
2049
Atalanta The meaning of Atalanta is 'balanced' or 'gr...
Origin:Greek mythology name
2095
Nessa

Meaning: headlands, promontory

Origin:Scandinavian
653
Seren

Meaning: star or sail mast

Origin:Welsh, Turkish
649
Calypso

Meaning: she who hides

Origin:Greek
678
Nixie

Meaning: water nymph

Origin:German
768
Eos

Meaning: nightingale

Origin:Greek
1221
Pax

Meaning: peace

Origin:Latin
3270
Anahita

Meaning: immaculate

Origin:Persian
1276
Priya

Meaning: beloved

Origin:Sanskrit
612
Signy

Meaning: new victory

Origin:Scandinavian
2633
Origin:Greek, alternate form of Demeter
1766
Amalthea

Meaning: tender goddess

Origin:Greek
1850