You don’t have to be Greek to appreciate the strength and power in Greek names. After all, many of the names we use today derive from ancient Greek monikers, as you’ll learn by reading this extensive list of boys’ names. To help you find a wonderful Greek name for your son, we'...
Greek baby girl names come in a wide variety that imbue the power of goddesses and everyday heroes alike to make room for baby’s impending epoch.
The Power of Ancient Greek Names Ancient Greek names hold a mystique that captivates the imagination. They evoke images of mighty warriors, wise philosophers, and majestic gods. From the majestic names of gods and heroes to the enduring legacy of philosophers and artists, these names carry with...
If you're intrigued by female names that connote both power and beauty, you might consider looking at Greek names for your baby girl. Many of these names have roots in ancient history and offer modern equivalents that you may immediately recognize. See our list of extensive Greek girl names ...
Mighty Names That Mean Power: Boys & Girls 91. Maia Maia is the Greek word for “mother,” and in Greek mythology, she was the fair-haired daughter of Atlas. To the Romans, Maia meant the incarnation of Earth and was celebrated as the goddess of spring. ...
The names of classical Greek deities like Athena and Apollo are instantly familiar to modern students of mythology. The ancient pantheon was also populated by countl... Read More Story of Adonis in Greek Mythology In modern times, the term “adonis” is sometimes used when referring to a man...
. . Well, don't you think he who gave to the ancestors of the other gods the names ‘Rhea’ and ‘Kronos’ had the same thought as Herakleitos? Do you think he gave both of them the names of streams merely by chance? Just so Homer, too, says--‘Okeanos (Oceanus) the origin ...
"The names of the Horae, daughters of Jove [Zeus], son of Saturn [Kronos (Cronus)], and Themis, daughter Titanidis (Titaness), are these : Auxo, Eunomia (Order), Pherusa, Carpo (Fruit), Dice (Justice), Euporia, Irene (Peace), Orthosie, Thallo." [N.B. These appear to be three...
The Battle: The hideous Medusa has snakes for hair, terrifying tusks and a face that turns anyone that looks at it into stone! To please his king, warrior Perseus agrees to slay the beast. Wearing a helmet of invisibility, he sneaks up on Medusa. She’s asleep, but one gaze at her ...
And by 'associated' I mean that her name was sometimes used to modify the other goddesses' names, like 'Persephone the Angry One.' A goddess in her own right in a couple of places where other chthonic deities were worshiped, but more commonly known in conjunction with the big name ...