500+ Mythological Baby Names for Heroes, Warriors & Champions Boys, Girls & Gender-Neutral

Choosing a baby name can feel like one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking parts of expecting a little one. You want something meaningful, something that sparkles with personality—and maybe even something with a dash of magic.

That’s where mythology steps in. From Greek legends to Norse sagas, Celtic fairytales to Hindu epics, mythological names carry the weight of ancient stories and timeless vibes. They’re bold, beautiful, and often have an otherworldly charm that makes them stand out.

So, grab a cozy drink (maybe chamomile tea or an iced latte), settle in, and let’s take a journey through 500+ mythological baby names for boys, girls, and everyone in between. I’ve broken them into categories so you can find the ones that vibe with you most. Ready? Let’s go!

Nature & Elemental-Inspired Myth Names

These names tie into gods, goddesses, and spirits of water, fire, earth, and air. Perfect if you’re drawn to the elements and want something grounded yet magical.

1. Apollo – Greek sun god of music and poetry. Shiny, radiant, and totally artistic.
2. Selene – Greek goddess of the moon, glowing with soft beauty.
3. Poseidon – Greek god of the sea, bold and powerful like ocean waves.
4. Gaia – Greek personification of Earth herself. Eco-warrior chic.
5. Thor – Norse god of thunder, strong and fierce (Marvel fans will love).
6. Demeter – Greek goddess of harvest and grain, earthy and nurturing.
7. Tlaloc – Aztec god of rain, refreshing and life-giving.
8. Brigid – Celtic goddess of fire and poetry, a cozy yet fiery pick.
9. Pele – Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire—short, fierce, and fiery.
10. Anemoi – Greek wind gods, breezy and unique for twins or sib names.
11. Achelous – Greek river god, flowing and powerful like water itself.
12. Nereus – Ancient Greek sea god known as the “Old Man of the Sea,” wise and gentle.
13. Pontus – Greek primordial sea god, deep and mysterious.
14. Oceanus – Titan of the vast ocean, perfect for lovers of wide horizons.
15. Triton – Messenger of the sea, son of Poseidon, often pictured with a conch shell.
16. Naiad – Freshwater nymphs of rivers and springs, delicate and lyrical.
17. Dryad – Greek tree spirit, earthy and whimsical.
18. Sylph – Air elemental spirit from Renaissance lore, light and breezy.
19. Aura – Greek goddess of the breeze, short and airy-sweet.
20. Vayu – Hindu god of wind and breath, serene and strong.
21. Agni – Hindu fire god, radiant and warm.
22. Surya – Hindu sun god, shining with light and life.
23. Helios – Greek sun titan, dramatic and radiant.
24. Eos – Greek goddess of the dawn, glowing and fresh.
25. Boreas – Greek god of the north wind, icy and brisk.
26. Notus – Greek god of the south wind, sultry and warm.
27. Eurus – Greek east wind god, breezy and swift.
28. Zephyrus – Gentle west wind god, often linked with spring.
29. Hema – Sanskrit name linked to snow, delicate and unique.
30. Khione – Greek goddess of snow, cool and graceful.
31. Nerthus – Germanic earth goddess, rooted and nurturing.
32. Terra – Roman goddess of the earth, grounded and classic.
33. Fjörgyn – Norse earth goddess, earthy and strong.
34. Jord – Norse earth mother and Thor’s mom, short and solid.
35. Skadi – Norse goddess of winter and mountains, fierce and frosty.
36. Kari – Norse wind god, airy and sleek.
37. Stribog – Slavic wind god, uncommon and edgy.
38. Perun – Slavic god of thunder, stormy and powerful.
39. Ukko – Finnish sky and thunder god, compact and striking.
40. Taranis – Celtic thunder god, bold and commanding.

Love & Beauty-Inspired Myth Names

Romantic, soft, and full of charm—perfect for a sweet little heartbreaker.

1. Aphrodite – Greek goddess of love, glamourous and bold.
2. Eros – Greek god of love, sleek and short.
3. Freya – Norse goddess of love and beauty, a chic name that’s rising fast.
4. Kama – Hindu god of desire, simple and smooth.
5. Venus – Roman goddess of love, celestial and stylish.
6. Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess of love and war, striking and strong.
7. Aine – Irish goddess of summer and love, soft and lyrical.
8. Lada – Slavic goddess of beauty, light and pretty.
9. Rati – Hindu goddess of love, short and graceful.
10. Turan – Etruscan goddess of love, unique and rare.
11. Antheia – Greek goddess of flowers and blossoms, tied to love, spring, and romance.
12. Pasithea – Greek goddess of relaxation and hallucinations, wife of Hypnos, dreamy and soft.
13. Charis – One of the Greek Charites (Graces), symbolizing charm and gracefulness.
14. Aglaia – Another of the Three Graces, representing splendor and beauty.
15. Thalia – A Grace associated with blooming and festivity (also a muse of comedy).
16. Philotes – Greek spirit of friendship and affection, tender and heartwarming.
17. Anteros – Greek god of requited love, a sweet sibling to Eros.
18. Harmonia – Greek goddess of harmony, born from Aphrodite’s line, full of balance and peace.
19. Peitho – Greek goddess of persuasion and seduction, smooth and alluring.
20. Priapus – Rustic fertility god, humorous and bold.
21. Lalita – Hindu goddess of playfulness and beauty, soft and lyrical.
22. Parvati – Hindu goddess of love and devotion, serene and elegant.
23. Oshun – Yoruba goddess of beauty, love, and rivers, radiant and golden.
24. Astarte – Ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility, exotic and striking.
25. Bastet – Egyptian cat goddess of beauty, grace, and protection, sleek and stylish.
26. Hathor – Egyptian goddess of love, music, and joy, glowing and vibrant.
27. Tefnut – Egyptian goddess of moisture and life, nourishing and warm.
28. Flora – Roman goddess of flowers, symbolic of beauty in bloom.
29. Juventas – Roman goddess of youth and vitality, fresh and bright.
30. Zorya – Slavic dawn goddess, radiant and romantic, tied to morning light.
31. Lofn – Norse goddess who blesses forbidden love, soft yet rebellious.
32. Sjöfn – Norse goddess associated with affection and love, rare and lyrical.
33. Nanshe – Sumerian goddess of fertility and compassion, lovely and gentle.
34. Inanna – Mesopotamian goddess of love and desire, dramatic and queenly.
35. Nanaya – Babylonian goddess of sensuality, alluring and mysterious.
36. Arianrhod – Welsh goddess of beauty and fertility, celestial and poetic.
37. Cliodhna – Irish goddess of love and beauty, mystical and lyrical.
38. Ériu – Irish goddess tied to love of land and fertility, earthy yet radiant.
39. Belisama – Celtic goddess of light and beauty, glowing and rare.
40. Saule – Baltic goddess of the sun and love, warm and bright.

Heroes, Warriors & Champions

These names roar with strength and adventure. Perfect for a future leader or little powerhouse.

1. Achilles – Greek warrior of the Trojan War, brave and dramatic.
2. Odysseus – Legendary Greek hero, clever and adventurous.
3. Perseus – Greek hero who slayed Medusa, bold and mythic.
4. Heracles – Greek strongman hero (aka Hercules in Roman myth).
5. Hector – Trojan hero, noble and timeless.
6. Atalanta – Greek heroine known for speed and courage, athletic and sleek.
7. Cú Chulainn – Irish warrior hero, epic and powerful.
8. Arjuna – Hindu hero of the Mahabharata, calm and wise.
9. Sigurd – Norse dragon slayer, rugged and adventurous.
10. Theseus – Greek hero who defeated the Minotaur, sharp and commanding.
11. Ajax – Greek warrior of the Trojan War, strong and steadfast.
12. Diomedes – Greek hero who fought at Troy, known for bravery and clever strategy.
13. Bellerophon – Slayer of the Chimera, Greek hero who rode the winged horse Pegasus.
14. Meleager – Greek hero famous for the Calydonian boar hunt, rugged and bold.
15. Jason – Leader of the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece, adventurous and timeless.
16. Cadmus – Founder of Thebes, slayer of dragons, clever and sharp.
17. Aeneas – Trojan hero and ancestor of Romans, noble and literary.
18. Icarus – Flew too close to the sun with wax wings, poetic and tragic.
19. Orpheus – Legendary musician and hero who braved the underworld for love.
20. Penthesilea – Amazon warrior queen, fierce and commanding.
21. Hippolyta – Amazon queen, linked with strength and resilience.
22. Camilla – Warrior maiden in Roman myth, swift-footed and fierce.
23. Beowulf – Old English epic hero who battled Grendel, rugged and mighty.
24. Roland – French knight and hero, noble and strong (epic of La Chanson de Roland).
25. Lancelot – Arthurian knight of the Round Table, romantic and brave.
26. Gawain – Arthurian knight famed for honor and loyalty.
27. Galahad – Arthurian knight known for purity and chivalry.
28. Tristan – Romantic knight linked with tragic love story of Tristan & Isolde.
29. Cian – Irish hero, sleek and lyrical.
30. Fionn – Irish warrior-poet and leader of the Fianna, full of legend.
31. Oisín – Irish warrior-bard, romantic and lyrical.
32. Bran – Celtic hero tied to ravens and prophecy, short and strong.
33. Baldr – Norse hero-god of beauty and light, noble and beloved.
34. Hodr – Norse blind warrior god, tragic yet strong.
35. Vidar – Silent Norse god destined to avenge Odin, stoic and powerful.
36. Tyr – Norse war god who sacrificed his hand to bind Fenrir.
37. Sigyn – Norse heroine of loyalty, Loki’s devoted wife.
38. Gilgamesh – Sumerian hero-king, one of the world’s oldest epics.
39. Enkidu – Gilgamesh’s wild companion turned hero, earthy and brave.
40. Arminius – Germanic chieftain who resisted Rome, fierce and heroic.
41. Rustam – Persian warrior-hero, strong and legendary.
42. Esfandiyar – Persian champion with divine strength, rare and regal.
43. Karna – Hero from the Mahabharata, tragic and noble.
44. Bhima – Another Mahabharata warrior, known for immense strength.
45. Rama – Hero prince of the Ramayana, virtuous and celebrated.
46. Hanuman – Monkey-god hero, brave and loyal.
47. Sun Wukong – Chinese Monkey King, clever and unstoppable.
48. Cú Roí – Celtic champion and rival to Cú Chulainn, powerful and mysterious.
49. Nuada – Celtic hero-king with a silver hand, strong and unique.
50. Lleu Llaw Gyffes – Welsh hero whose name means “the fair-haired one with the skillful hand.”

Gods, Goddesses & Deities

Big, mighty names with spiritual vibes. Some are dramatic, some soft, all powerful.

1. Zeus – Greek king of the gods, stormy and commanding.
2. Hera – Greek queen of the gods, regal and strong.
3. Odin – Norse Allfather, wise and mysterious.
4. Frigg – Norse goddess of foresight, unusual yet powerful.
5. Anubis – Egyptian god of mummification, mysterious and cool.
6. Ra – Egyptian sun god, short and radiant.
7. Osiris – Egyptian god of the afterlife, smooth and strong.
8. Isis – Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood, graceful and classic.
9. Vishnu – Hindu preserver god, wise and protective.
10. Lakshmi – Hindu goddess of wealth and beauty, soft and luminous.
11. Cronus – Greek Titan father of the Olympians, associated with time and power.
12. Hades – Greek god of the underworld, dark yet dignified.
13. Persephone – Greek queen of the underworld and goddess of spring, balanced between light and shadow.
14. Hestia – Greek goddess of hearth and home, warm and nurturing.
15. Panacea – Greek goddess of healing, a lovely choice for health and wholeness vibes.
16. Pan – Rustic Greek god of nature, wild and playful.
17. Asclepius – Greek god of medicine, wise and healing.
18. Nemesis – Greek goddess of retribution, strong and edgy.
19. Tyche – Greek goddess of fortune and luck, short and spunky.
20. Pluto – Roman underworld god (Hades equivalent), sleek and strong.
21. Saturn – Roman god of time and agriculture, celestial and classic.
22. Mars – Roman god of war, fiery and masculine.
23. Vesta – Roman goddess of hearth and family, soft and protective.
24. Diana – Roman goddess of the hunt, elegant and fierce.
25. Janus – Roman god of beginnings and transitions, symbolic for fresh starts.
26. Aurora – Roman goddess of the dawn, glowing and beautiful.
27. Sol Invictus – Roman sun god, name meaning “Unconquered Sun.”
28. Mani – Norse moon god, calm and luminous.
29. Sif – Norse goddess of fertility and family, golden-haired and graceful.
30. Njord – Norse sea god, prosperous and protective.
31. Freyr – Norse fertility and harvest god, warm and abundant.
32. Skadi – Norse goddess of winter and hunting, icy and fierce.
33. Idunn – Norse goddess of youth, keeper of golden apples.
34. Hel – Norse underworld goddess, dark yet intriguing.
35. Bragi – Norse god of poetry and song, lyrical and charming.
36. Hodur – Norse blind god of winter, tragic and haunting.
37. Amaterasu – Shinto sun goddess, radiant and divine.
38. Tsukuyomi – Shinto moon god, calm and mysterious.
39. Susanoo – Shinto storm god, bold and dramatic.
40. Hachiman – Shinto god of war and archery, noble and strong.
41. Saraswati – Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and learning, graceful and wise.
42. Parvati – Hindu goddess of love and devotion, serene and radiant.
43. Kali – Hindu goddess of time and destruction, fierce and powerful.
44. Shiva – Hindu destroyer and transformer god, majestic and cosmic.
45. Ganesha – Hindu elephant-headed god of wisdom and new beginnings, joyful and beloved.
46. Indra – Hindu king of the gods, associated with thunder and storms.
47. Agni – Hindu god of fire, energetic and warm.
48.  Varuna – Hindu sky and water deity, vast and peaceful.
49. Chandra – Hindu moon god, luminous and serene.
50. Durga – Hindu warrior goddess, fierce and protective.
51. Isis – Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood, elegant and enduring.
52. Hathor – Egyptian goddess of joy and love, radiant and musical.
53. Bastet – Egyptian cat goddess, graceful and protective.
54. Sekhmet – Egyptian lioness goddess of war, fierce and commanding.
55. Sobek – Egyptian crocodile god of strength and fertility, unique and bold.
56. Thoth – Egyptian god of wisdom and writing, clever and timeless.
57. Nephthys – Egyptian protective goddess of the dead, mystical and rare.
58. Tefnut – Egyptian goddess of moisture and rain, life-giving and soft.
59. Horus – Egyptian falcon-headed sky god, sharp and regal.
60. Amun – Egyptian creator god, mysterious and mighty.
61. Quetzalcoatl – Aztec feathered serpent god, creative and vibrant.
62. Huitzilopochtli – Aztec god of the sun and war, fiery and rare.
63. Tezcatlipoca – Aztec god of night and fate, moody and powerful.
64. Xochiquetzal – Aztec goddess of beauty, love, and flowers, exotic and lyrical.
65. Coatlicue – Aztec earth goddess, both fierce and nurturing.
66. Viracocha – Incan creator god, lofty and majestic.
67. Inti – Incan sun god, short and bright.
68. Mama Quilla – Incan moon goddess, maternal and protective.
69. Pachamama – Andean earth goddess, nurturing and earthy.
70. Nanook – Inuit master spirit of bears, rugged and strong.

Stars, Night & Celestial Myth Names

For little ones with cosmic vibes.

1. Astraea – Greek goddess of justice and stars, dreamy and elegant.
2. Orion – Greek hunter constellation, strong and popular.
3. Selkie – Celtic seal-folk, mystical and whimsical.
4. Nyx – Greek goddess of night, short and moody-cool.
5. Hesperus – Evening star personification, poetic and rare.
6. Asteria – Greek goddess of falling stars, twinkly and magical.
7. Chandra – Hindu moon god, luminous and serene.
8. Titania – Fairy queen from Shakespeare, starry and regal.
9. Luna – Roman moon goddess, sweet and trendy.
10. Sol – Norse personification of the sun, short and radiant.
11. Asterion – Greek “starry one,” sometimes linked to constellations and mythic figures.
12. Astraeus – Greek Titan of dusk and stars, cosmic and rare.
13. Eosphoros – Greek personification of the morning star (aka Venus), poetic and luminous.
14. Phosphoros – Another name for the morning star, meaning “light-bringer.”
15. Hecate – Greek goddess of the crossroads and night magic, mysterious and glowing.
16. Selas – Greek word for “light,” tied to Aurora Borealis-like myths.
17. Ursa – From Ursa Major/Minor, the Great Bear constellations.
18. Draco – Latin for “dragon,” the mighty constellation winding across the sky.
19. Lyra – Greek lyre constellation, tied to Orpheus and music.
20. Cassiopeia – Ethiopian queen placed among the stars as a constellation, elegant and queenly.
21. Andromeda – Heroine turned constellation, celestial and bold.
22. Perseus – Hero constellation, tied to Medusa’s slayer.
23. Cygnus – Swan constellation, soft and romantic.
24. Aquila – Latin for “eagle,” constellation tied to Zeus’s messenger bird.
25. Altair – Star in Aquila, Arabic origin meaning “the flying one.”
26. Vega – Bright star in Lyra, sleek and modern-sounding.
27. Sirius – Dog Star, brightest in the sky, radiant and powerful.
28. Arcturus – Guardian star of the bear, protective and ancient.
29. Rigel – Blue supergiant star in Orion, cool and futuristic.
30. Bellatrix – Star in Orion, meaning “female warrior” — fierce celestial energy.
31. Capella – Star name meaning “little goat,” charming and bright.
32. Polaris – North Star, steadfast and guiding.
33. Astra – Latin “star,” short, pretty, and cosmic.
34. Estelle – French name from stella, “star,” elegant and chic.
35. Sidra – Arabic name meaning “like a star.”
36. Zorya – Slavic dawn goddesses who guard the morning and evening stars, mystical and radiant.
37. Chandra – Hindu moon god, serene and luminous.
38. Soma – Another Hindu name for the moon, poetic and rare.
39. Rohini – Hindu star goddess and lunar mansion, tied to fertility and love.
40. Nakshatra – Sanskrit for lunar constellations, unique and cosmic.
41. Shashank – Sanskrit for “moon,” literally “moonbeam.”
42. Ratri – Hindu goddess of night, soft and mystical.
43. Nut – Egyptian sky goddess, mother of stars, protective and vast.
44. Khonsu – Egyptian moon god, youthful and radiant.
45. Sopdet – Egyptian goddess linked with Sirius, bringer of the Nile flood.
46. Taweret – Though mostly protective, often tied to the northern constellations, unique and fierce.
47. Tsukuyomi – Japanese moon god, elegant and calm.
48. Amatsu-Mikaboshi – Japanese god of the stars and chaos, rare and edgy.
49. Hoshiko – Japanese name meaning “child of the stars,” sweet and lyrical.
50. Shokuin – Japanese star deity, obscure and mystical.
51. Mahina – Hawaiian moon goddess, soft and flowing.
52. Hina – Polynesian moon goddess, graceful and beloved.
53. Whetū – Māori word for “star,” simple and bright.
54. Tāne – Māori god associated with the sky and stars, strong and earthy.
55. Xochiquetzal – Aztec goddess of beauty and associated with flowers and stars, lush and exotic.
56. Citlalicue – Aztec star goddess, meaning “star skirt,” rare and sparkling.
57. Tonatiuh – Aztec sun god, radiant and fiery.
58. Coyolxauhqui – Aztec moon goddess, dramatic and unique.
59. Inti – Incan sun god, short and luminous.
60. Mama Quilla – Incan moon goddess, motherly and protective.

Unique Finds & Quirky Myth Names

For parents who want something rare and unexpected.

1. Echo – Nymph cursed to only repeat others, poetic and modern.
2. Pan – Greek god of the wild, short and mischievous.
3. Morpheus – Greek god of dreams, cool and dreamy (literally).
4. Danu – Celtic mother goddess, simple and earthy.
5. Janus – Roman god of beginnings, two-faced but fascinating.
6. Niamh – Irish fairy queen (pronounced Neev), magical and lyrical.
7. Hecate – Greek goddess of witchcraft, dark and mystical.
8. Cerridwen – Welsh enchantress, full of mystery.
9. Juno – Roman queen goddess, stylish and strong.
10. Maia – Greek spring goddess, soft and trendy.
11. Adrastea – Greek nymph who nurtured baby Zeus, unusual and celestial.
12. Alcyone – One of the Pleiades sisters, connected to calm seas and stars.
13. Amalthea – Goat-nymph who nourished Zeus, quirky and nurturing.
14. Antheia – Goddess of flowers and blossoms, soft yet uncommon.
15. Eileithyia – Greek goddess of childbirth, lyrical and rare.
16. Galatea – Sea nymph loved by a sculptor, tied to art and transformation.
17. Ianthe – Meaning “purple flower” in Greek myth, delicate and poetic.
18. Melinoe – Greek underworld nymph, eerie yet melodic.
19. Alala – Personification of the war cry in Greek myth, spunky and bold.
20. Harmonia – Goddess of balance and harmony, graceful but underused.
21. Eupheme – Spirit of praise and good omen, upbeat and unique.
22. Clotho – One of the Fates, spinner of life’s thread, quirky and strong.
23. Lachesis – Another Fate, measurer of life’s span, rare and dramatic.
24. Atropos – Fate who cuts the thread of life, intense but powerful.
25. Psyche – Mortal woman loved by Eros, symbol of the soul and transformation.
26. Liriope – Nymph and mother of Narcissus, floral and lyrical.
27. Thalassa – Primordial sea goddess, flowing and unique.
28. Euryale – One of Medusa’s sisters, bold and edgy.
29. Medusa – Gorgon with serpent hair, dark but iconic.
30. Stheno – Another Gorgon sister, fierce and rare.
31. Orthrus – Two-headed dog of Greek myth, quirky and fierce.
32. Charybdis – Sea monster whirlpool, dramatic and edgy.
33. Scylla – Monster maiden of the sea, eerie but lyrical.
34. Echidna – Mother of monsters in Greek myth, unusual and strong.
35. Typhon – Monster giant, stormy and fierce.
36. Lamia – Enchantress turned night creature, gothic and alluring.
37. Empusa – Shape-shifting spirit of the night, spooky-cool.
38. Mormo – Ancient Greek bogeyman name, quirky and creepy-cute.
39. Phorcys – Sea god tied to hidden dangers, mysterious and rare.
40. Proteus – Shape-shifting old sea god, fluid and fascinating.
41. Glaucus – Fisherman turned sea deity, unusual and watery.
42. Arion – Mythical talking horse, quirky and magical.
43. Pegasus – Winged horse, bold and whimsical.
44. Hippocampus – Mythical sea-horse, very rare and quirky.
45. Anansi – West African trickster spider god, playful and clever.
46. Kitsune – Japanese fox spirit, mischievous and magical.
47. Tengu – Japanese crow-like spirit, strange and unique.
48. Tanuki – Japanese raccoon-dog spirit, quirky and lucky.
49. Baku – Japanese dream-eating spirit, protective and whimsical.
50. Wendigo – Algonquian spirit of hunger and winter, eerie but powerful.

Fierce Feminine Names

For little girls destined to grow up bold, brave, and radiant.

1. Andromeda – Greek princess, celestial and strong.
2. Calliope – Muse of epic poetry, artsy and musical.
3. Bellona – Roman goddess of war, fiery and fierce.
4. Morrigan – Celtic goddess of battle and fate, dark and powerful.
5. Artemis – Greek goddess of the hunt, wild and independent.
6. Cybele – Phrygian mother goddess, exotic and earthy.
7. Nike – Greek goddess of victory (yes, like the brand).
8. Medea – Legendary sorceress, dramatic and bold.
9. Theia – Greek goddess of sight and light, short and radiant.
10. Durga – Hindu warrior goddess, fierce and protective.
11. Andraste – Celtic goddess of war, worshipped by Boudica, fiery and unstoppable.
12. Brynhildr – Norse shieldmaiden and Valkyrie, proud, tragic, and legendary.
13. Skuld – One of the Norns (fates) in Norse myth, tied to destiny and battle.
14. Hervor – Warrior woman from Norse sagas, known for wielding a cursed sword.
15. Hjördis – A Norse warrior queen name meaning “sword goddess.”
16. Bellona – Roman goddess of war, fierce and commanding.
17. Enyo – Greek goddess of war and destruction, companion of Ares.
18. Otrera – Legendary Amazon queen and mother of the Amazonian line.
19. Penthesilea – Amazon queen who fought in the Trojan War, bold and tragic.
20. Hippolyta – Another famous Amazon queen, iconic in both Greek myth and DC comics.
21. Camilla – A warrior maiden in Roman mythology, swift-footed and deadly.
22. Cyrene – Greek huntress loved by Apollo, strong and independent.
23. Atalanta – Heroic huntress famed for her speed, refusing to be outdone by men.
24. Artemis – Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness, untamed and powerful.
25. Sekhmet – Egyptian lion-headed goddess of war and plague, fierce protector.
26. Neith – Egyptian goddess of hunting, war, and weaving, versatile and commanding.
27. Anat – Canaanite warrior goddess, ferocious in battle.
28. Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess of war and love, complex and mighty.
29. Durga – Hindu warrior goddess who slays demons, unstoppable and radiant.
30. Kali – Fierce Hindu goddess of time, destruction, and empowerment, bold and striking.
31. Morrigan – Celtic goddess of war and fate, often appearing as a crow. 🪶
32. Scáthach – Legendary Irish warrior woman who trained heroes, strong mentor vibes.
33. Medb (Maeve) – Queen of Connacht in Irish myth, ambitious and commanding.
34. Bébinn – Irish goddess of war and battle, lyrical yet fierce.
35. Rhiannon – Welsh horse goddess, proud and mystical.
36. Freydís – Norse explorer and warrior from the sagas, unapologetically ruthless.
37. Lagertha – Legendary Viking shieldmaiden, made famous by the Vikings series.
38. Valkyrie – Choosers of the slain in Norse myth, fierce warrior women.
39. Modron – Welsh mother goddess with a strong, commanding presence.
40. Louhi – Finnish witch-queen of the north, dark and powerful.

Gentle & Earthy Myth Names

Grounded and soothing—perfect for a soft-hearted soul.

1. Daphne – Nymph turned into a laurel tree, pretty and natural.
2. Flora – Roman goddess of flowers, sweet and springy.
3. Ceres – Roman goddess of agriculture, earthy and classic.
4. Pomona – Roman goddess of fruit trees, rustic and charming.
5. Tethys – Greek sea titaness, soft and flowy.
6. Rhea – Greek mother goddess, nurturing and short.
7. Epona – Celtic horse goddess, perfect for animal lovers.
8. Idunn – Norse goddess of youth, quirky and fresh.
9. Yemoja – Yoruba water mother goddess, flowing and protective.
10. Leto – Greek mother of Apollo and Artemis, elegant and calm.
11. Antheia – Greek goddess of blossoms and floral wreaths, all spring vibes.
12. Chloris – Greek nymph of flowers, tied to new growth and tender greenery.
13. Maia – One of the Pleiades and goddess of nurturing growth; also May’s namesake.
14. Demeter – Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest, motherly and grounding.
15. Persephone – Queen of spring and renewal, gentle yet layered with depth.
16. Rhea – Titaness mother goddess, associated with nature’s abundance.
17. Ceres – Roman goddess of grain and the harvest, wholesome and earthy.
18. Pomona – Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards, sweet and simple.
19. Flora – Roman goddess of flowers, cheerful and blossoming.
20. Feronia – Roman goddess of fertility and wildlife, gentle yet protective.
21. Bona Dea – Roman goddess of the earth and women’s healing, soft and sacred.
22. Egeria – Roman nymph of springs and healing waters, serene and wise.
23. Ops – Roman earth goddess of abundance and harvest, short and grounded.
24. Tellus (Terra) – Roman personification of Mother Earth herself.
25. Ninsun – Mesopotamian goddess of wild cows and wisdom, nurturing and earthy.
26. Tiamat – Mesopotamian primordial sea goddess, deep and elemental.
27. Ki – Sumerian earth goddess, simple and rooted.
28. Ereshkigal – Mesopotamian goddess of the underworld, darker but deeply tied to earth.
29. Cybele – Phrygian mother goddess of mountains, wild nature, and fertility.
30. Dione – Ancient earth goddess, sometimes considered a Titaness, lyrical and gentle.
31. Nerthus – Germanic goddess of fertility and the earth, peaceful and maternal.
32. Jord (Jörð) – Norse personification of Earth, mother of Thor, grounding and strong.
33. Sif – Norse goddess of golden fields and fertility, radiant and nurturing.
34. Idunn – Norse goddess of youth and apples, tied to renewal and fresh growth.
35. Ostara – Germanic spring goddess, origin of Easter, soft and seasonal.
36. Epona – Celtic goddess of horses and fertility, earthy and pastoral.
37. Áine – Irish goddess of summer, crops, and love, sunny and warm.
38. Danu – Celtic mother goddess of rivers and the land, timeless and grounding.
39. Brigid – Irish goddess of poetry, fertility, and hearth fire, gentle yet inspiring.
40. Rhiannon – Welsh horse goddess tied to nature and sovereignty, lyrical and strong.
41. Nerida – Greek sea nymph, name meaning “sea sprite,” watery and gentle.
42. Doris – Greek sea goddess of bounty, simple and sweet.
43. Amphitrite – Sea goddess, wife of Poseidon, calm and oceanic.
44. Galene – Greek sea nymph meaning “calm seas,” peaceful and rare.
45. Naiad – Freshwater nymphs in Greek myth, namesake tied to rivers and springs.
46. Melia – Nymph of honey and ash trees, earthy with golden sweetness.
47. Daphne – Nymph transformed into a laurel tree, soft and timeless.
48. Leuce – White poplar nymph of the underworld, gentle and pure.
49. Lotis – Water nymph associated with the lotus flower, calm and dreamy.
50. Dryope – Nymph of oak trees, rooted and natural.

Mysterious & Magical

Names with a mystical edge, perfect for parents who love fantasy and witchy vibes.

1. Circe – Greek enchantress, witchy and intriguing.
2. Medea – Famous sorceress, bold and dramatic.
3. Merlin – Arthurian wizard, whimsical and wise.
4. Nimue – Lady of the Lake, magical and lyrical.
5. Avalon – Mythical island, dreamy and romantic.
6. Calypso – Greek nymph, mysterious and melodic.
7. Oberon – Fairy king, Shakespearean and strong.
8. Fenrir – Norse wolf monster, fierce and edgy.
9. Phoenix – Mythical firebird, trendy and symbolic.
10. Banshee – Irish spirit, spooky-cool (maybe more middle name material!).
11. Hecate – Greek goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, and the moon—spooky and powerful.
12. Circe – The enchanting Greek sorceress who turned men into animals, sultry and magical.
13. Medea – A sorceress of Greek myth, full of mystery and tragic allure.
14. Lamia – A mythic enchantress turned monster, tied to serpents and dark charms.
15. Empusa – Greek shapeshifting spirit of the night, strange and otherworldly.
16. Nyx – Primordial goddess of night, simple yet dripping with mystery.
17. Morpheus – Greek god of dreams, shadowy and dream-walky.
18. Phobetor – Brother of Morpheus, bringer of nightmares, edgy and rare.
19. Oneiroi – Personifications of dreams in Greek lore, ethereal and plural.
20. Apate – Spirit of deceit and trickery in Greek mythology, slippery and intriguing.
21. Nemesis – Goddess of divine retribution and balance, dark yet just.
22. Erebus – Primordial god of darkness and shadow, deep and brooding.
23. Thanatos – Spirit of peaceful death, mysterious and hauntingly calm.
24. Hypnos – God of sleep, gentle yet dreamy and surreal.
25. Lethe – One of the underworld’s rivers, associated with forgetfulness and mystery.
26. Styx – Sacred river of oaths in the underworld, short and intense.
27. Acheron – Another underworld river, associated with sorrow, dramatic and moody.
28. Hades – Ruler of the underworld, mysterious yet regal.
29. Persephone – Queen of the underworld, duality of light and shadow.
30. Melinoë – Underworld goddess of ghosts and nightmares, eerie yet enchanting.
31. Hela – Norse goddess of the underworld, cold yet commanding.
32. Nótt – Norse goddess of the night, sleek and dark.
33. Angrboda – Norse giantess tied to dark prophecies, mysterious and fierce.
34. Gullveig – Norse sorceress linked with seidr (magic), smoky and enigmatic.
35. Völva – Norse seeress, mysterious prophetess name.
36. Baba Yaga – Slavic forest witch, creepy yet iconic.
37. Koschei – Slavic deathless sorcerer, rare and chilling.
38. Alkonost – Mythical Slavic bird-woman of magical songs, mystical and strange.
39. Gamayun – Another Slavic bird-prophet, whispering secrets of fate.
40. Zorya – Slavic night guardians, mystical sisters who protect the universe.
41. Lilith – Ancient mythic figure tied to night, mystery, and independence.
42. Agrat – A demon queen in Jewish lore, rare and bewitching.
43. Eisheth – Another dark feminine figure of Jewish mysticism, soft but eerie.
44. Samael – An archangel sometimes linked with both good and sinister aspects.
45. Azazel – Fallen angel name, sharp and moody.
46. Asmodeus – Demon king of lust in Jewish/Christian myth, exotic and dramatic.
47. Astaroth – Mystical name from grimoires, spooky and magical.
48. Banshee – From Irish folklore, wailing spirit tied to omens of death—haunting yet lyrical.
49. Morrigan – Irish goddess of fate, prophecy, and battle, darkly magical.
50. Cerridwen – Welsh goddess of magic and cauldrons, witchy and wise.

Global Mythological Treasures

Because mythology isn’t just Greek and Norse—let’s travel the world.

1. Amaterasu – Japanese sun goddess, radiant and powerful.
2. Izanagi – Japanese creation god, strong and rare.
3. Izanami – Japanese creation goddess, elegant and mysterious.
4. Quetzalcoatl – Aztec feathered serpent god, exotic and bold.
5. Nanook – Inuit master of bears, rugged and cool.
6. Tangaroa – Maori sea god, flowing and lyrical.
7. Yemaya – Yoruba ocean goddess, beautiful and motherly.
8. Olokun – West African sea deity, powerful and mystical.
9. Tezcatlipoca – Aztec night sky god, dark and poetic.
10. Mazu – Chinese sea goddess, protective and serene.
11. Amaterasu – Japanese sun goddess, radiant and life-giving.
12. Tsukuyomi – Japanese moon deity, calm and elegant.
13. Susanoo – Japanese storm god, wild and untamed.
14. Izanami – Japanese creator goddess, mystical and powerful.
15. Izanagi – Her partner, another Japanese creator god of beginnings.
16. Raijin – Japanese thunder god, fierce and booming.
17. Fujin – Japanese wind god, breezy and free.
18. Inari – Shinto deity of rice, foxes, and prosperity, graceful and beloved.
19. Hachiman – Japanese god of war and archery, noble and strong.
20. Benzaiten – Goddess of music, art, and beauty in Japanese lore, creative and charming.
21. Quetzalcoatl – Aztec feathered serpent god of wisdom, unique and powerful.
22. Tezcatlipoca – Aztec god of the night sky, mysterious and commanding.
23. Xochiquetzal – Aztec goddess of love, flowers, and beauty.
24. Tlaloc – Aztec rain god, stormy yet vital.
25. Huitzilopochtli – Aztec god of the sun and war, dramatic and fierce.
26. Chalchiuhtlicue – Aztec goddess of rivers and lakes, flowing and fresh.
27. Coatlicue – Aztec earth goddess, fierce mother of gods.
28. Tonatiuh – Aztec sun god, radiant and fiery.
29. Xiuhtecuhtli – Aztec fire god, eternal and glowing.
30. Mayahuel – Aztec goddess of fertility and maguey plants, lush and nurturing.
31. Anansi – Trickster spider from West African folklore, witty and clever.
32. Nyame – Sky god of the Akan people, lofty and majestic.
33. Mawu – West African moon goddess, peaceful and maternal.
34. Lisa – Her twin, a sun god in Fon mythology, bright and balanced.
35. Oya – Yoruba goddess of storms, winds, and transformation, bold and electric.
36. Yemaya – Yoruba ocean goddess, motherly and soothing.
37. Shango – Yoruba thunder and fire god, vibrant and powerful.
38. Eshu – Trickster and messenger of the gods, playful and quick.
39. Oba – Yoruba river goddess, graceful and serene.
40. Oshun – Yoruba goddess of beauty, fertility, and love, golden and charming.

A–Z Quick Picks

A sweeping alphabet of mythological names (gender-neutral sprinkled in).

1. A: Atlas, Alecto, Ariadne
2. B: Balder, Bacchus, Briseis
3. C: Cupid, Callisto, Cronus
4. D: Dionysus, Danae, Dagon
5. E: Epona, Electra, Enyo
6. F: Freyr, Fortuna, Fand
7. G: Gaia, Ganymede, Gersemi
8. H: Helios, Hestia, Horus
9. I: Iris, Inanna, Ixchel
10. J: Jormungandr, Juno, Janus
11. K: Kali, Khonsu, Kukulkan
12. L: Loki, Lugh, Lorelei
13. M: Minerva, Mithras, Morrigan
14. N: Nemesis, Nereus, Nanna
15. O: Odin, Oizys, Orestes
16. P: Persephone, Pan, Priam
17. Q: Quirinus, Quetzalcoatl
18. R: Rhea, Ra, Rudra
19. S: Selene, Sif, Sobek
20. T: Thor, Tyr, Taranis
21. U: Urania, Ullr, Utu
22. V: Vesta, Vishnu, Vidar
23. W: Woden, Wyrd, Wadjet
24. X: Xochiquetzal, Xiuhtecuhtli
25. Y: Ymir, Yama, Yemaya
26. Z: Zeus, Zorya, Zagreus

Closing Thoughts

Naming your little one after a mythological figure is like gifting them a story from the very beginning. Each name here carries centuries of tales, symbols, and beauty. Whether you’re drawn to fiery gods, gentle nymphs, or cosmic beings, you’ll find something that resonates.

And remember—your baby’s name doesn’t have to be perfect in anyone else’s eyes. It just has to feel right to you.

So go ahead, let your imagination wander through the myths. Whether you end up with a little Apollo, a Freya, or even a quirky Echo, your child will carry a piece of magic with them everywhere they go.

Here’s to finding the name that makes your heart light up.