Greek Mythology Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

  1. Tiasa
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

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

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      Pontus is a Greek sea god who rules over fish and other creatures of the ocean.
  3. Hypnos
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      Hypnos is the personification of sleep in Greek mythology.
  4. Pleione
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "more, greater, to increase"
    • Description:

      A starry sounding name from Greek mythology, Pleione was an Oceanid nymph, whose seven daughters were turned into the group of stars known as the Pleiades. Associated with the Taurus constellation, Pleione is also the name of a star and the name of a type of orchid, making it celestial and botanical.
  5. Rhapso
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to sew"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
  6. Phrike
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "tremor"
    • Description:

      Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
  7. Euporia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "prosperity"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
  8. Eione
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "shore, beach, bank; shore goddess"
    • Description:

      Short, sweet and appealing, Eione is a little used name from Greek mythology, borne by one of the Nereids, the sea nymph daughters of Nereus. Derived from the element eion, this name relates to the shore and the beach, making it a compelling choice for those looking for something to honor a love for the coast.