470+ Mythological Names

God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Yarilo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.

Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.

Tiberinus was the god of the Tiber in Roman mythology and appears as a character in Virgil's Aeneid. It's related to the name Tiberius, that of an Ancient Roman emperor. Tiberius may be the better choice between the two, if only because it's more familiar.

Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from sal, Latin for "salt."

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.

Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of the forest, who is often depicted milking and taking care of cows.

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

Hel, sometimes called Hela, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld.

One mythological name not used for modern babies, Thanatos is the Greek personification of peaceful death.

One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

The Roman goddess of care and concern was said to have created humans out of clay.

A god of war worshipped in Slavic areas, depicted with a golden shield.

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music, and the arts. She is also a river goddess, associated with the mythical Saraswati river, which played an important part in the Vedic texts.

Laudine is a name from Arthurian legend, created in the 12th century by poet Chrétien de Troyes for his romance titled Yvain. Laudine, known as the Lady of the Fountain, marries the protagonist, Yvain, after he slays her husband.

Andarta was a warrior goddess thought to have been associated with victory.