Greek God Names

In Greek mythology, Perses was a Titan and the father of Hecate, goddess of magic and the Underworld. His name derives from Ancient Greek pertho ("to destroy").

The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man".

Taras is used in Russia, influenced by the Greek Tarasios. Tarasios comes from the Italian city name Taras (now Taranto), settled by Greeks and named after Taras from Greek mythology.

Zelus or Zelos was the god of rivalry and competition, one of the four winged Daemones who were gods for Zeus. This rare name is one mythological choice that may not come back in the modern world.

Pontus is a Greek sea god who rules over fish and other creatures of the ocean.

As Polydoros, this rare Greek name belonged to several figures in Greek mythology, including a son of King Priam of Troy.

A Titan and, according to some sources, the god of the constellations.

The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.

Taras is the former name of the Italian city Taranto, which was settled by Greeks in the 8th century BC. The founders named it after Taras, who figures in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon. A saint from Constantinople bore the name.

Hypnos is the personification of sleep in Greek mythology.

Phobus, the god of panic, was a son of Ares and one of the gods of war. This is one mythological name we don't recommend.

One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.

A minor character of Greek mythology.