Description: In Greek mythology, he was the guardian of the heifer-nymph Io, one of Zeus’ mortal lovers. He was described as a giant with a hundred eyes. After Hermes slew him, Hera transferred his numerous eyes to a peacock’s tail. What Is A Strong Male Name? Atlas Origin: Greek ...
In Irish mythology, Manannán is the god of the sea, and the name means “mountain.” So, whether you’re a lover of the powerful sea or the sturdy mountains, this name will surely be a winner. 80. Rory. Pronounced RAWR-ee, this spirited classic is a popular Irish male name in Irel...
Chinese boy names inspired by famous figures are a great way to give your child a name that has a deep cultural and historical significance. Whether you choose a name from history, literature, or mythology, there are plenty of options to choose from. ...
A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind-- with many European variations, it's a name that's frequently seen in computer and video games, is a character in the children's book Silverwing, and appears in the Babar books--as a monkey. Zephyr Continued ...
Legendary Hippie Names From Mythology Apollo – Greek god of music, song and poetry, prophecy and oracles, healing, archery, plague, and disease Atlas –Greek Titan who carries the world on his shoulders Cupid – Roman god of desire and love Echo –Mountain nymph in Greek mythology Hercules...
mythology. Vidar, from Norse mythology, not only sounds cool, but it’s also the name of the son of Odin, who is said to avenge his father by slaying Fenrir, the wolf, when the end of the world comes. It’s no wonder that this moniker is a popular male name starting withVin ...
Mythology Durga slaying the buffalo demonHindu goddess Durga depicted slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura, red sandstone sculpture from Rajasthan, India, c. 850–900; in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. References to Durga appear in some of the most ancientSanskritscriptures. She is named ...
You may want to consider one of these male names from Roman mythology for your little god or explore the wider range of mythological names for boys. Here are the names of Roman gods currently being used for baby boys, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. RELATED: Mythological ...
This is the ideal site to search for the origin of a name, you will find names of biblical origin, names of Greek, Latin, German origin and with roots from various countries and cultures. Also related to mythology, saints, the universe, nature and spiritual values. Surprise someone by se...
Some traditional Norwegian boy names have their roots in the natural world, while others come from Nordic mythology. In this post we’ll share some of the most popular Norwegian boy names (using official stats to back things up), and also let you know about some more unusual Norwegian boy ...