Names That Mean Mount

  1. Olympia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      With its relation to Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, and to the Olympic games, this name has an athletic, goddess-like aura, making it the perfect Olivia substitute.
  2. Pia
    • Origin:

      Latin or diminutive of Olympia
    • Meaning:

      "pious; from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      Soft name in the Mia-Nia-Tia family, Pia is heard in both European and Hindi languages.
  3. Dittany
    • Origin:

      Plant name from French
    • Meaning:

      "grown on Mount Dikte"
  4. Florimond
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "flowery mount"
    • Description:

      In the early 20th century, an average of 40 baby boys were named Florimond each year. Today, however the name has fallen out of use. We think Florimond is ready for a revival along with a cohort of other Flor names.
  5. Nemrû
    • Origin:

      Kurmanji Kurdish
    • Meaning:

      "Mount Nemrut; grim, dark"
    • Description:

      Nemrû is a name of Kurmanji Kurdish origin, referencing Mount Nemrut in Southeast Turkey.
  6. Olimpio
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"
    • Description:

      One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.
  7. Harrell
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's mount"
    • Description:

      While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.
  8. Olympias
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Olympos, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      Famously the mother of Alexander the Great. These days, her name is more commonly seen in the form of Olympia.
  9. Montreal
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "Mount Royal"
    • Description:

      This attractive Canadian city name – named after the nearby Mount Royal / Mont Réal – makes an unusual baby name and an interesting route to Monty.
  10. Dittany
    • Origin:

      Plant name from French
    • Meaning:

      "grown on Mount Dikte"
  11. Olympos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      Mythical, yet limp.
  12. Olimpiada
    • Origin:

      Russian and Ukrainian feminization of Olympias, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      At a whopping five syllables long, Olympiada is a lot of name for a little girl. Thankfully, nicknames abound. Try Pia, Ollie, or Ada.