Mystical Magical Cat Names

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.

A goddess worshipped in Roman times by Celtic peoples on the British isles, only recently rediscovered by historians. Though little is understood about her -- most of what we know comes from a single archeological finding -- she seems to have been a virgin goddess, analogous to the Greek Athena, Roman Minerva and, distantly, the Virgin Mary. Her name was initially thought to be Senua; both are intriguing, highly unusual possibilities for a little girl today.

The name of a male lunar deity in Maori mythology, Marama is nevertheless now used as a female name in New Zealand – no doubt because its warm sound lends itself to contemporary feminine trends. In Tahitian, it means "bright, clear".

Hariti is a Buddhist goddess of the protection of children, smooth delivery, and positive parenting. In Japanese Buddhism, she is known as Kishimojin and has a dual personality as the demon of misery who terrorizes poorly-behaved children and their irresponsible parents.

The queen of the Amazons in Greek legend, daughter of Ares. Hippolyte was killed by Herakles in order to obtain her magic girdle. In a confusing twist, Hippolyte is also the name of her son.

Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.

In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.

An axe-wielding Filipino demon.

Clytie was a sea nymph who loved the sun god Helios, who spurned her. She turned into the heliotrope flower.

A goddess of women, childbirth, weaving, and sheep-shearing worshipped in Slavic regions. She was the only female deity whose idol was erected by Vladimir the Great in his Kyiv sanctuary along with statues of other major gods.

Cool and witchy.

In Greek mythology, Tartarus rules over the depths of the underworld. Probably not the best role model for a little boy.

In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.

Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.

Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.

A god of fire in Slovenian mythology. Kresnik is also associated with the summer solstice and storms. He is said to reside on a sacred mountain at the top of the world — representing axis mundi, or the axis of Earth between the celestial poles.

God of fertility in Latvian mythology. Jumis is responsible for ensuring a good harvest — he lives in the fields and the last of the crop would be left for him to live in.