The Nereids
By redwoodfey
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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Greek mythological sea nymphs, patrons of sailors and fishermen. The 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris who live in a cave at the bottom of the Aegean Sea. Some are a bit much for a modern woman, but quite suitable for a ship or an adventurous middle name.
Source: theoi.com
- Agaue
- Aktaia
- Amphitrite
- Autonoe
- Doto
- Dynamene
- Eudora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"generous gift"Description:
Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is pleasant and euphoneous and a possibility for rejuvenation.
- Eunike
- EUarne
- Eione
- Erato
- Euagora
- Eukrante
- Eulimene
- Eupompe
- Galatea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"she who is milk-white"Description:
This name's meaning derives from the material from which the mythical sculptor Pygmalion chiselled his ideal woman - she was carved from ivory. Pygmalion fell in love with his creation and Aphrodite, taking pity on him, brought the sculpture to life. The woman was named Galatea due to her incredibly pale skin. The Pygmalion myth was the inspiration behind the story of "My Fair Lady" starring Julie Andrews on stage and Audrey Hepburn on screen.
- Galene
- Glauke
- Glaukonome
- Halia
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"remembrance of a loved one"Description:
Halia is one of Hawaii's top baby names, in the Top 50 for girls in 2021. But it's rare outside its native Hawaii, given to only 57 baby girls in the US last year.