Mystical Magical Cat Names

Chryse is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a lover of Ares and as a potential epithet of Athena.

Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs.

In Slavic mythology, Rusalka is the equivalent of the Little Mermaid — she's a water nymph who falls in love with a land-dwelling man and eventually dies of a broken heart. Her tale was made into an opera of the same name by Dvorak. A good alternative for those who are turned off by the popularity of other fairy tale names like Aurora and Ariel.

Goddess of the dawn historically worshipped in Belarus. She lives in the Palace of the Sun, opening the gates for him in the mornings so that he can set off on a journey through the sky. Other names for this deity include Zorya, Zarya, and Zorza, among others.

Enyo is the Greek goddess of war, the female counterpart to the god Ares. Enyo's Roman equivalent in Bellona.

Tyche is the goddess of luck and fate in Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is, fittingly, Fortuna.

Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the West.

A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.

Clementia, related to names like Clementine and Clemence, was the older and original feminine version of this name. It was used most frequently in the Middle Ages in continental Europe. Clementia was also a minor Roman goddess (or personification) of mercy.

Galene is a minor goddess of Greek mythology, representing the calm seas. She is also sometimes referred to as Galatea.

In Greek mythology, Empusa is a shape-shifting female being commanded by the witch Hecate. She is said to seduce and feed on young men.

A name that's appeared out of thin air, in the same vein as such mystical favorites as Destiny and Nevaeh.

Like Justice and Peace, this word name makes a very strong statement. Ving Rhames chose it for his boy.

Quirinus is the Roman god of thunder and lightning, believed by some to be the Sabine god of war. While this is an intriguing and distinctive classic name, it also might provoke some middle school teasing.

Megaera is one of the Furies in Greek mythology — deities of vengeance. It's a better choice than Envy, which was given to 37 more baby girls than Megaera at last count.

In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.

In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy, meaning "placenta." The placenta was considered to have incantatory properties, making Umay the ideal name for this goddess. Today, it's a well-used girl name in Turkey, along with Ece, another name for the goddess.

Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora.

In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."

A phrase used in versions of the Bible, possibly referring to Satan.