Greek mythology names have become the unlikely stars of contemporary American baby naming. The names of ancient Greek gods, Greek goddesses and nymphs, and other figures from Greek myth and legend are becoming more widely used in the modern world.
Along with names from Roman mythology and other mythical cultures around the world, Greek mythology names give their namesakes an inspiring figure and story to live up to. With many Biblical names feeling old-fashioned, mythological names are taking their place.
The top Greek mythology names in the US are Iris and Penelope for girls, Atlas and Apollo for boys.
Along with Iris and Penelope, other popular Greek mythological names for girls include Daphne, Phoebe, and Chloe. Along with Atlas and Apollo for boys, other top male names from Greek mythology include Jason, Hector, and Orion.
Trending baby names with roots in Greek mythology include Linus and Zeus for boys, Nyx and Echo for girls, and Zephyr for both genders. Rare and unusual names from Greek myth abound, including notable choices Circe, Electra, Hermes, Oceanus, Pallas, and Hebe.
Here is our complete collection of Greek mythology names, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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