300+ Goddess Names

  1. Naenia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "incantation, lament"
    • Description:

      A beautiful name but with a somber meaning — Naenia was the Roman goddess of funerals and lamentation.
  2. Drosera
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"
    • Description:

      An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.
  3. Marzanna
    • Origin:

      Polish
    • Description:

      A Polish goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth. She is known to be the bringer of death and the symbol of winter, and is the counterpart of the spring goddess — either Lada or Vesna.
  4. Philophrosyne
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "friendly-minded"
    • Description:

      Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
  5. Libera
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "free"
    • Description:

      In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.
  6. Nomia
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.
  7. Mellona
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "honey"
    • Description:

      This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.
  8. Vigdis
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "war goddess"
    • Description:

      This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.
  9. Rhodos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.
  10. Päivätär
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "lady of the sun"
    • Description:

      Päivätär is the goddess of the sun in Finnish mythology, who owns the silver of the sun, spins silver yarn, and weaves clothes out of them. Her counterpart is Kuutar, the goddess of the moon.
  11. Terpsichore
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "delight in dancing"
    • Description:

      The name of the Muse of dancing in Greek mythology. Arguably the least usable of the nine Muses' names, despite serious competition from Melpomene and Polyhymnia. Those two at least have obvious nicknames, Mel and Polly -- and don't have "sick" in the middle. However, if you use the Greek pronunciation, that syllable is not emphasized, and you've got nicknames Tess, Coco, and Terri.
  12. 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.
  13. Aphaea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Description:

      A minor Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name is also seen spelled as Aphaia.
  14. Nyavka
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian
    • Description:

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

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.
  16. Justitia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "justice"
    • Description:

      In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.
  17. Pavana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "peacock"
    • Description:

      If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
  18. Vellamo
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "movement of water and waves"
    • Description:

      Vellamo is the goddess of water, lakes, and seas in Finnish mythology, said to control the wind for sailors and bring fish for fishermen. Vellamo is also the wife of Ahti, the sea god.
  19. Eulabeia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "caution"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."
  20. Nyja
    • Origin:

      Polish
    • Description:

      Niya is an alternative name for Lilith, a demon or goddess in mythology. Niya is still worshipped today in a cult located in parts of Eastern Europe.