The Timeless Appeal of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology has captivated the human imagination for thousands of years. Its stories of gods, heroes, and monsters offer a rich source of inspiration for baby names — names that carry power, wisdom, and timeless beauty.
In 2025, Greek mythology names are more popular than ever. The top Greek mythology names in the US are Iris and Penelope for girls, and Atlas and Apollo for boys.
Greek Goddess Names
Name Domain Meaning Athena Goddess of wisdom and war "Wisdom" Persephone Queen of the Underworld "Bringer of destruction" Rhea Mother of the Olympians "Flowing" Gaia Earth goddess "Earth" Selene Moon goddess "Moon" Phoebe Titaness of prophecy "Radiant" Daphne Nymph "Laurel" Penelope Wife of Odysseus "Weaver" Helen Cause of the Trojan War "Torch" Circe Enchantress "Bird" Hera Queen of the gods "Protectress" Demeter Goddess of harvest "Mother earth" Artemis Goddess of the hunt "Safe" Aphrodite Goddess of love "Foam-born" Iris Goddess of the rainbow "Rainbow" Greek God Names Name Domain Meaning Apollo God of music and light "Destroyer" Ares God of war "Bane" Atlas Titan carrying the heavens "Bearer of heavens" Zeus King of the gods "Sky" Achilles Hero of the Trojan War "Pain" Jason Leader of the Argonauts "Healer" Prometheus Titan who stole fire "Forethought" Damon Friend of Pythias "To tame" Linus Musician "Flax" Zephyr God of the west wind "West wind" Hermes Messenger of the gods "Interpreter" Poseidon God of the sea "Lord of the waters" Hades God of the underworld "Unseen" Cronus Titan of time "Time" Oceanus Titan of the sea "Ocean" Trending Greek Mythology Names Baby name experts predict these Greek mythology names will rise in popularity:
- Nyx — Goddess of night
- Echo — Nymph cursed to repeat
- Zephyr — God of the west wind (unisex)
- Zeus — King of the gods
- Circe — Enchantress
- Pallas — Titan of warcraft
How to Choose a Greek Mythology Name
Consider the story — Choose a name from a myth that resonates with you. Do you want a name that symbolizes wisdom (Athena), strength (Atlas), or creativity (Apollo)?
- Check the pronunciation — Some Greek names are easier to pronounce than others. Practice saying the name aloud before committing.
- Balance with a middle name — A powerful Greek first name like Athena or Apollo can be balanced with a simpler middle name.