Mythology Names [Gods, Legends & Hidden Meanings]

Mythology names come from old, powerful stories. They belong to gods, heroes, and legends. Greek and Norse tales gave us many of these names.

Each name has a special meaning. Some show strength. Some show wisdom. Some show courage. These names are great for babies, pets, or characters. They carry old stories in just one word. Pick a name that feels strong and full of meaning.

Greek Mythology Names

Greek mythology names carry stories of gods, heroes, and ancient power. Each name reflects strength, wisdom, or divine legacy passed through centuries.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Zeus	King of gods	Greek
Athena	Goddess of wisdom	Greek
Apollo	God of light and music	Greek
Hera	Goddess of marriage	Greek
Ares	God of war	Greek
Artemis	Goddess of the hunt	Greek
Hermes	Messenger god	Greek
Poseidon	God of the sea	Greek
Hades	God of the underworld	Greek
Aphrodite	Goddess of love	Greek
Demeter	Goddess of harvest	Greek
Persephone	Queen of the underworld	Greek
Dionysus	God of wine	Greek
Hephaestus	God of fire and forge	Greek
Nike	Goddess of victory	Greek
Iris	Goddess of the rainbow	Greek
Selene	Goddess of the moon	Greek
Helios	God of the sun	Greek
Eros	God of love	Greek
Hestia	Goddess of the hearth	Greek
Perseus	Hero, slayer of Medusa	Greek
Achilles	Legendary warrior	Greek
Odysseus	Clever king of Ithaca	Greek
Theseus	Hero, slayer of the Minotaur	Greek
Jason	Leader of the Argonauts	Greek
Orion	Great hunter	Greek
Atlas	Titan who holds the sky	Greek
Chronos	God of time	Greek
Nyx	Goddess of night	Greek
Rhea	Mother of gods	Greek

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Norse Mythology Names

Norse mythology names come from old Viking legends and powerful gods. Each name carries strength, courage, and deep meaning from Norse folklore.

• Odin – Supreme god of wisdom
• Thor – God of thunder
• Freya – Goddess of love and beauty
• Loki – God of mischief
• Baldr – God of light and purity
• Frigg – Goddess of marriage
• Tyr – God of war and justice
• Heimdall – Guardian of the gods
• Vidar – God of vengeance
• Njord – God of the sea
• Skadi – Goddess of winter
• Bragi – God of poetry
• Idunn – Goddess of youth
• Hel – Ruler of the underworld
• Fenrir – Mighty wolf of legend
• Sigurd – Legendary dragon slayer
• Ragnar – Fearless warrior king
• Astrid – Divinely beautiful
• Ingrid – Beloved goddess
• Erik – Eternal ruler
• Bjorn – Brave as a bear
• Sven – Young warrior
• Gunnar – Bold fighter
• Leif – Beloved heir
• Ivar – Archer’s bow
• Magni – Son of great strength
• Modi – God of courage
• Ullr – God of hunting
• Vali – God of revenge
• Nanna – Goddess of joy

Greek Mythology Girl Names

Greek mythology girl names carry beauty, grace, and divine power from ancient legends. Each name reflects goddesses, nymphs, and heroines from timeless Greek tales.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Athena	Goddess of wisdom	Greek
Aphrodite	Goddess of love	Greek
Artemis	Goddess of the hunt	Greek
Hera	Queen of the gods	Greek
Demeter	Goddess of harvest	Greek
Persephone	Queen of the underworld	Greek
Selene	Goddess of the moon	Greek
Iris	Goddess of the rainbow	Greek
Chloe	Blooming flower	Greek
Daphne	Laurel tree	Greek
Calliope	Muse of poetry	Greek
Thalia	Muse of comedy	Greek
Cassandra	Prophetess of Troy	Greek
Helena	Shining light	Greek
Penelope	Weaver of loyalty	Greek
Ariadne	Most holy one	Greek
Electra	Bright and shining	Greek
Phoebe	Bright and pure	Greek
Rhea	Mother of gods	Greek
Nike	Goddess of victory	Greek
Circe	Sorceress of myth	Greek
Europa	Wide-eyed beauty	Greek
Galatea	Milky white	Greek
Xanthe	Golden-haired	Greek
Melina	Honey sweet	Greek
Ianthe	Violet flower	Greek
Zoe	Full of life	Greek
Maia	Great mother	Greek
Eos	Goddess of dawn	Greek
Nyx	Goddess of night	Greek

Roman Mythology Names

Roman mythology gives us names full of power, honor, and divine strength. Each name reflects a god, hero, or virtue from ancient Rome.

• Jupiter – King of the gods, ruler of the sky
• Juno – Goddess of marriage and queen of heaven
• Mars – God of war and courage
• Venus – Goddess of love and beauty
• Neptune – God of the sea
• Minerva – Goddess of wisdom and strategy
• Apollo – God of light and music
• Diana – Goddess of the hunt and moon
• Vulcan – God of fire and craftsmanship
• Ceres – Goddess of harvest and grain
• Pluto – Ruler of the underworld
• Bacchus – God of wine and celebration
• Mercury – Messenger god, swift and clever
• Vesta – Goddess of home and hearth
• Cupid – God of desire and love
• Proserpina – Queen of the underworld
• Aurora – Goddess of the dawn
• Flora – Goddess of flowers and spring
• Janus – God of beginnings and transitions
• Saturn – God of time and harvest
• Victoria – Goddess of victory
• Fortuna – Goddess of luck and fate
• Terra – Goddess of the earth
• Luna – Goddess of the moon
• Sol – God of the sun
• Pax – Goddess of peace
• Concordia – Goddess of harmony
• Aeneas – Trojan hero, ancestor of Romans
• Romulus – Founder of Rome, twin brother
• Remus – Twin brother of Romulus

Valkyrie Norse Mythology Names

Valkyries are fierce female warriors who choose the fate of heroes in battle. Their names carry deep meaning, showing strength, war, and destiny in Norse belief.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Brynhildr	Armor battle	Norse Mythology
Sigrún	Victory rune	Norse Mythology
Svava	Sleep bringer	Norse Mythology
Hildr	Battle	Norse Mythology
Gunnr	War	Norse Mythology
Göndul	Wand wielder	Norse Mythology
Skögul	Shaker	Norse Mythology
Hlökk	Noise, battle	Norse Mythology
Herfjötur	Host fetter	Norse Mythology
Geirahöð	Spear fight	Norse Mythology
Randgríð	Shield truce breaker	Norse Mythology
Ráðgríð	Counsel truce breaker	Norse Mythology
Reginleif	Power’s heir	Norse Mythology
Skeggöld	Axe age	Norse Mythology
Þrúðr	Strength	Norse Mythology
Geirönul	Spear bearer	Norse Mythology
Göll	Tumult	Norse Mythology
Geirskögul	Spear shaker	Norse Mythology
Herja	Ravager	Norse Mythology
Hrist	Shaker	Norse Mythology
Mist	Cloud, mist	Norse Mythology
Skuld	Debt, future	Norse Mythology
Sváfnir	Sleep bringer	Norse Mythology
Kára	Wild, stormy	Norse Mythology
Eir	Mercy, healer	Norse Mythology
Ölrún	Ale rune	Norse Mythology
Skalmöld	Sword age	Norse Mythology
Sigrdrífa	Victory driver	Norse Mythology
Rangríðr	Truce breaker	Norse Mythology
Hjörþrimul	Sword din	Norse Mythology

Mythology Names for Boys

Mythology names for boys bring power, courage, and legendary meaning into one word. Each name connects your child to ancient gods, warriors, and timeless stories.

• Apollo – God of sun and music
• Ares – God of war
• Atlas – Titan who holds the sky
• Zeus – King of the gods
• Hades – God of the underworld
• Perseus – Slayer of Medusa
• Achilles – Legendary Greek warrior
• Hercules – Hero of strength
• Odin – Norse god of wisdom
• Thor – Norse god of thunder
• Loki – Norse god of mischief
• Balder – Norse god of light
• Ra – Egyptian sun god
• Osiris – Egyptian god of afterlife
• Anubis – Egyptian god of the dead
• Horus – Egyptian sky god
• Set – Egyptian god of chaos
• Kai – Norse ocean spirit
• Orion – Great hunter of the stars
• Jason – Leader of the Argonauts
• Icarus – Boy who flew too high
• Cronus – Titan of time
• Prometheus – Bringer of fire
• Hyperion – Titan of light
• Indra – Hindu king of gods
• Agni – Hindu god of fire
• Vishnu – Hindu preserver of the universe
• Shiva – Hindu god of destruction
• Rama – Hindu warrior prince
• Arjun – Hindu heroic archer

Conclusion

Mythology names hold deep meaning. They come from gods, heroes, and old legends. Each name tells a story of power or courage. These names never lose their charm. They fit babies, pets, or characters. Pick one that feels strong to you. Let ancient stories guide your choice.

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