Names to add to your shortlist
Anthea
A graceful classical name with a botanical feel.
2025 U.S.: 9 births · #10,179Peak: 1990 · 20 births
Apollonia
Dramatic, musical and rooted in the ancient world.
2025 U.S.: 28 births · #4,770Peak: 1985 · 67 births
Calliope
Bold, mythological and musical, with several nickname options.
2025 U.S.: 682 births · #451Peak: 2025 · 682 births
Calista
Flowing and classical, with a glamorous sound.
2025 U.S.: 131 births · #1,597Peak: 1999 · 490 births
Evadne
Mythological, unusual and striking on the page.
2025 U.S.: no published countPeak: 1962 · 12 births
Gaia
Ancient, earthy and powerful in just four letters.
2025 U.S.: 157 births · #1,392Peak: 2023 · 219 births
Hero
An ancient literary name that feels bold and surprisingly modern.
2025 U.S.: 5 births · #15,768Peak: 2016 · 22 births
Ione
A rare classical choice with a memorable three-syllable sound.
2025 U.S.: 15 births · #7,265Peak: 1920 · 367 births
Juno
Mythological, lively and concise, with a modern edge.
2025 U.S.: 179 births · #1,252Peak: 2025 · 179 births
Minerva
Strong, scholarly and mythological, with the easy nickname Minnie.
2025 U.S.: 89 births · #2,112Peak: 1955 · 221 births
Oriana
Romantic and luminous, with a flowing four-syllable shape.
2025 U.S.: 113 births · #1,791Peak: 2003 · 150 births
Persephone
Mythological and dramatic, for parents who want a truly statement-making name.
2025 U.S.: 372 births · #735Peak: 2022 · 429 births
Thea
Short, classical and sunny, with an easy modern sound.
2025 U.S.: 867 births · #353Peak: 2018 · 1,209 births
Aurelia
Golden-sounding and elegant, with a romantic ancient-Roman feel.
2025 U.S.: 1,056 births · #290Peak: 2025 · 1,056 births
Cleo
Confident, short and instantly recognizable without being overused.
2025 U.S.: 516 births · #577Peak: 1920 · 1,049 births
Isolde
Legendary, dramatic and unmistakably uncommon.
2025 U.S.: 20 births · #5,997Peak: 2007 · 26 births
Olwen
Welsh and legendary, with a gentle vintage sound.
2025 U.S.: no published countPeak: 1917 · 12 births
Guinevere
Legendary and romantic, with plenty of nickname flexibility.
2025 U.S.: 295 births · #899Peak: 2022 · 299 births
Petra
Strong, compact and European, with a clean two-syllable rhythm.
2025 U.S.: 161 births · #1,372Peak: 1927 · 197 births
Vita
Short, vivid and energetic, with an international feel.
2025 U.S.: 32 births · #4,454Peak: 1921 · 84 births
The data line uses the exact spelling shown. “No published 2025 count” can mean the spelling had zero births or fewer than five, because SSA does not publish counts below five.
Know the story behind the name
Mythological names often come with complicated characters and multiple versions of a story. Read beyond a one-line baby-name definition before you choose.
Ancient can sound modern
Juno, Gaia, Cleo and Thea all have compact shapes that fit current naming style even though their roots are old.
Legends extend beyond Greece and Rome
Arthurian, Welsh and other traditional stories offer equally rich naming ground. Guinevere, Isolde and Olwen broaden the category beyond classical mythology.
Posy's pick
Juno
Mythological, lively and concise, with a modern edge.
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Questions parents ask
What are rare mythological girl names?
Calliope, Evadne, Gaia, Ione, Juno, Minerva and Persephone are strong examples with very different sounds.
Should I research a mythological name first?
Yes. Myths can be complex, and the full story may matter more to you than a simplified meaning listed on a baby-name site.
Which mythological names are easiest to wear?
Juno, Gaia, Cleo and Thea are short and straightforward, while longer names create a more dramatic effect.