This name list mostly contains Greek and Roman deities and legends, but there are mythological figures from various other origins as well. Whether or not you believe in mythology is your own choice. Personally, I do not. I like to think of them as fables passed down through the generations. But I do find these stories to be very fascinating, especially the names that come from them.
The list that I've compiled below contains a great assortment of the best masculine names that spring from the most well-known myths from around the world. I am sure that there are plenty more that could be added so feel free to leave me a comment below if you'd like me to add some. In fact, Behind the Name has an amazing collection of mythological names that is much longer than this one if you're looking for more obscure choices. Here are some of the names that I feel are easier for a modern boy to wear today:
Achilles Adonis Ajax Alvis Apollo Ara Aries Arthur Atlas Auster Bran Cadmus Castor Cian Conall Conor Damon Diarmaid Dylan Eros Evander Feargus Finn Fintan Hector Helios Hermes Icarus |
Janus Jason Jasper Jove Jupiter Leander Mars Mercury Neptune Oceanus Odin Odysseus Oisin Orion Oscar Osiris Pan Paris Percival Perseus Poseidon Saturn Silvanus Thor Tristan Vishnu Zephyr Zeus |
Don't forget to check out the Mythological Names for Girls too!
Which of these names are your favorites? Would you ever consider using them for a child, and if so, what would you pair with them? Here are my Top 5 favorites:
Which of these names are your favorites? Would you ever consider using them for a child, and if so, what would you pair with them? Here are my Top 5 favorites:
1. Apollo
Sibling Name Ideas:
Sisters: Artemis, Athena, Calliope, Eulalia, Ophelia, Penelope
Brothers: Achilles, Cadmus, Damon, Erasmus, Leonidas, Perseus
Middle Name Ideas:
Apollo Christopher
Apollo Damien
Apollo Lysander
Apollo Thaddeus
As a Middle Name:
Jason Apollo
Nicholas Apollo
Phillip Apollo
Stephen Apollo
2. Damon
Sisters: Aurora, Daphne, Iris, Luna, Phaedra, Selene
Brothers: Arthur, Connor, Dante, Jasper, Maddox, Tristan
Middle Name Ideas:
Damon Achilles
Damon Frances
Damon Oliver
Damon Thomas
As a Middle Name:
Alexander Damon
Gregory Damon
Nathaniel Damon
Silas Damon
Sisters: Aurora, Daphne, Iris, Luna, Phaedra, Selene
Brothers: Arthur, Connor, Dante, Jasper, Maddox, Tristan
Middle Name Ideas:
Damon Achilles
Damon Frances
Damon Oliver
Damon Thomas
As a Middle Name:
Alexander Damon
Gregory Damon
Nathaniel Damon
Silas Damon
3. Fintan
Sibling Name Ideas:
Sisters: Aisling, Ciara, Enya, Maeve, Orlaith, Saoirse
Brothers: Brawley, Cavan, Dooley, Grady, Keefe, Oisin
Middle Name Ideas:
Fintan Boyd
Fintan Cashel
Fintan Kane
Fintan Patrick
As a Middle Name:
Connor Fintan
Garvey Fintan
Logan Fintan
Neal Fintan
4. Percival
Sibling Name Ideas:
Sisters: Amelie, Celine, Elodie, Genevieve, Isabeau, Margaux
Brothers: Aimon, Bastien, Durand, Jasper, Leverett, Olivier
Middle Name Ideas:
Percival Ambrose
Percival Elroy
Percival Jourdain
Percival Lucien
As a Middle Name:
Beau Percival
Henri Percival
Loic Percival
Quincy Percival
5. Thor
Sibling Name Ideas:
Sisters: Anika, Dagny, Elin, Halle, Jetta, Kirsi, Ottilia
Brothers: Alrik, Davin, Gerik, Henrik, Leif, Rasmus, Soren
Middle Name Ideas:
Thor Benjamin
Thor Johannes
Thor Leonidas
Thor Ragnar
As a Middle Name:
Alexander Thor
Gunnar Thor
Quenby Thor
Viggo Thor
Comments
If we have girls, I love Petra, Daphne, Philippa (Pippa) & Juno. Or I could go bold and pair Atlas & Sunday together in a sibset. I'm torn : )