300+ Goddess Names

In Greek mythology, the river Styx separates the Earth and the Underworld, named for the goddess who gave it its power. Today Styx is also associated with the 1970s rock band of the same name.

Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.

In Celtic mythology (later borrowed into the Roman empire), Epona is the goddess of horses and fertility. Link's horse in The Legend of Zelda is fittingly named Epona.

In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple, rare, and lovely name Pele has mythological roots.

Laverna was the Roman goddess of thievery, cheating, and the underworld. The original meaning of her name in unknown, however, there are several theories. One such theory states that Laverna is related to the Latin word for theif, laterniō, while another connects the name to levare, meaning "to lift," as in shoplifting. In the case of the latter, Laverna would mean "goddess of gain".

The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying translates to "Luck is blind."

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

The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Aditi is the name of the ancient Hindu mother goddess. Sometimes call the Cosmic Creator, Aditi is the goddess of fertility, the earth, the sky, the past and the future. Along with several other Hindu goddess names, Aditi is on the rise.

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

In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.

A deity worshipped across Eastern European countries, goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. Folklore describes Devana as a virgin goddess whose virginity is renewed every spring, and she is often depicted riding on a mare.

Irish goddess and saint name that's strong, to say the least.

This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.

This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.

The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.

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