300+ Goddess Names
- Styx
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"the hateful"Description:
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
Origin:
Slovak, MacedonianMeaning:
"brown-haired"Description:
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
- Epona
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"horse"Description:
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.
- Arche
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beginning"Description:
In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.
- Mena
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of FilomenaDescription:
Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.
- Pele
Origin:
Hawaiian goddess of fireDescription:
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
Origin:
LatinDescription:
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".
- Fortuna
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"luck"Description:
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."
- Vigdis
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"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.
- Awilix
Origin:
MayanMeaning:
"swallow"Description:
The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.
- Harmonia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"agreement, concord"Description:
One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.
- Aditi
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"boundless"Description:
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.
- Lilaea
Origin:
Latin variation of Lilaia, GreekMeaning:
"longed for"Description:
A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.
- Eucleia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"good repute, glory"Description:
In Greek Mythology, Eucleia was the spirit of glory and good repute. She was a member of the younger Charites.
- Devana
Origin:
Polish, Czech, Serbian, CroatianMeaning:
"divine"Description:
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.
- Macha
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"of the plain"Description:
Irish goddess and saint name that's strong, to say the least.
- Concordia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"peace, harmony"Description:
This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.
- Beline
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"goddess"Description:
This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.
- Urania
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"heavenly"Description:
The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
- Halie
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"dweller in the sea"Description:
Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs.