Most are considered vintage or classic, yet these baby girl names sometimes appear in trending topics on social media (especially when they’re used in movies). For example, “Te Fiti” is an invented Hawaiian girl name for the goddess who has the power to create life, featured in the popular Disney princess movie, “Moana.” It isn’t actually a real goddess name in Polynesian mythology, though there’s a goddess of volcanoes, fire, wind, and lightning called “Pele.” Back in the 90s, the Greek goddess name “Hera” became popular as she was depicted as the main hero’s mother in the animated movie, “Hercules.” That’s inaccurate because according to Greek mythology, Hercules was actually the son of Zeus with a mortal woman. Still, the child-friendly version of the story appealed to the audience, making the names of the movie characters a popular choice at the time. Do you know other stories about goddesses in different legends and mythologies around the world? You can find more from our list below of goddess names for girls.
Who Are The Strongest & Most Powerful Female Goddesses?
1. Ambrosia
Origin: Ancient Greek name
Meaning: “Immortality,” “something extremely pleasing to smell or tasted,” and “food of the gods”
Description: Greek goddess of immortality
2. Artemis
Origin: Gender-neutral name of Greek origin
Meaning: “Butcher” or “twin of Apollo”
Description: Greek goddess of the wilderness, wild animals, the hunt, and chastity; she’s also of the Greek goddesses of the moon, the goddess of childbirth, protector of young girls, and the equivalent of the Roman goddess, Diana
3. Astrapa
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lightning
Description: Greek goddess and personification of the lightning; although a minor goddess, she’s powerful because of being the lightning itself
4. Atalanta
Origin: Greek name
Meaning: Equal in weight
Description: Greek goddess of running
According to Greek mythology, Atalanta learned from an oracle that marriage will bring her downfall. To avoid marriage, she told King Schoeneus (her father) that she will only marry the guy who can beat her in a race on foot. All the losing suitors will die. No man could beat the swift-footed Atalanta except Hippomenes. He cheated by asking for help from the goddess Aphrodite who gave him three irresistible golden apples. Atalanta gets distracted and diverted off the path during the race each time Hippomenes tosses a golden apple. She catches up with him twice, but the young man wins the race after throwing the third apple. The two got married as she promised.
5. Athena
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Goddess of wisdom” and “from Athens”
Description: Greek goddess of war, wisdom, crafts, and skilled peacetime pursuits
According to legend, Athena was technically born without a mother because she emerged from Zeus’ forehead. However, other legends also claim that Zeus had swallowed the pregnant goddess of counsel, Metis. The goddess continued to provide Zeus with counsel from within his body. She also created war clothes for her unborn daughter. So, Athena emerged fully clothed and ready for war.
6. Brigid
Origin: Celtic and Irish girl name
Meaning: “The exalted one” or “strength”
Description: Celtic goddess of fire; the name has several variations, including the English name “Bridget,” the Gaelic name “Brighid,” and the French name “Brigitte”
7. Calypso
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “To hide” or “to conceal”
Description: Greek sea nymph
According to legend, she’s the daughter of Atlas (the strongest Titan who carried the Earth on his back). She’s a sea nymph on the island of Ogygia, where she detained the hero Odysseus from returning home after the Trojan War.
8. Hera
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Protectress
Description: Greek goddess of marriage, family, women, and childbirth
A princess in her own right, she’s the daughter of the Titan leaders Cronus and Rhea. She becomes the chief goddess and queen, making her one of the most powerful Olympians (gods of Mount Olympus). She ruled along with her brother-husband Zeus.
9. Juno
Origin: Latin and Roman
Meaning: Youth
Description: Roman goddess of love, childbirth, and marriage
She’s the Roman counterpart of the Greek queen of the gods, Hera. Just like Hera, she’s also hailed as a protectress whose role was to protect the women of Rome.
10. Lissa
Origin: Black girl name of African origin
Meaning: “God is my oath,” “heart’s desire,” or a nature name meaning “honey bee”
Description: African supreme mother goddess
According to African mythology, she’s the queen of the gods. She’s also the symbol of rebirth in Arabic mythology.
11. Minerva
Origin: Latin
Meaning: The mind
Description: Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and medicine; she’s worshiped alongside the chief god Jupiter and chief goddess Juno (they’re known as the “Capitoline triad” in Roman religion)
It’s also a witch name after Professor Minerva McGonagall, Hogwarts’ Transfiguration teacher and the head of the Gryffindor house in the “Harry Potter” series.
12. Nike
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory
Description: Greek goddess and personification of victory
The winged goddess of victory, she’s honored both in wartime and in peaceful competitions. She’s the counterpart of the Roman goddess Victoria.
13. Nyx
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Night
Description: Greek goddess and the personification of the night
The daughter of Chaos (the primeval god and personification of the gaping emptiness before the universe formed), she’s a powerful goddess and the only one Zeus ever feared. According to Greek mythology, Zeus (chief Greek god known for his romance with other goddesses) was so scared of her that he never dared to enter any of her caves.
14. Selene
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Name that means moon
Description: Greek goddess and personification of the moon
She’s the sister of Helios (the Greek sun god) and Eos (the Greek goddess of the dawn); she’s often depicted as a beautiful lady driving her moon chariot across the sky.
What Are The Prettiest Goddess Names?
1. Aine
Origin: Irish and Celtic
Meaning: “Radiance” or “brightness and splendor”
Description: Celtic goddess of summer, wealth, prosperity, and sovereignty represented by a red mare; also the queen of the Munster fairies
2. Amalthea
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Tender goddess
Description: Greek nymph who fed the baby Zeus (who grew up to become the chief of the gods) and became his foster mother
Zeus’ mother, Rhea, had to hide him from his dad Cronus because the latter swallowed his children after hearing the prophecy by Gaea and Uranus that his son will overthrow him from the thrown. Rhea wrapped a stone in swaddling clothes, pretending that it was the baby for Cronus to swallow. Amalthea took care of the baby Zeus. Later, the prophecy was fulfilled.
3. Angelia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Angel name for “messenger of God”
Description: Greek goddess of proclamations, messages, and tidings
She’s the daughter of Hermes, the messenger of the gods.
4. Antheia
Origin: Ancient Greek
Meaning: Flower name meaning “blossom”
Description: Greek goddess of flowers and floral wreaths
5. Aphrodite
Origin: Ancient Greek
Meaning: Risen from the sea
Description: Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty who owns a magical belt that can cause anyone to fall in love with the wearer
Like Athena, she also has an incredible birth story. According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the white foam created by Uranus’ severed genitals when the god and personification of heaven was overthrown by his son Cronus.
6. Ariadne
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Most holy
Description: Cretan goddess of fertility
According to legend, she’s the princess of Crete who helped the hero Theseus escape the Labyrinth created by her father, King Minos. Although Theseus promised to bring her along, he actually left her behind because of the dream projected by the god Dionysus who’s in love with Ariadne (who later became his wife).
7. Arianrhod
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Silver wheel
Description: Welsh goddess of the moon
8. Asteria
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Star
Description: Greek goddess of innocence and justice
9. Astraea
Origin: Ancient Greek
Meaning: “Starry night” or “star-maiden”
Description: Virgin goddess of innocence, purity, justice, and precision
10. Aurora
Origin: Latin and Roman
Meaning: Dawn
Description: Roman goddess and personification of the dawn
She’s the counterpart of the Greek goddess Eos who travels from east to west to renew herself each day. Aurora is also a Disney princess name for “Sleeping Beauty.”
11. Ayesha
Origin: Swahili (East African language) and Arabic girl name
Meaning: “Prosperous,” “victorious,” and “womanity” (Arabic); “life” (Swahili)
Description: Arabic goddess of the moon
12. Badoura
Origin: Arabic and Muslim name
Meaning: The most beautiful woman ever seen on Earth
Description: Muslim goddess of beauty
13. Chandra
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: “Moon” or “shining”
Description: Hindi goddess of the moon, night, and vegetation
14. Cynthia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Woman from Kynthos (a mountain in Greece)” or “moon goddess”
Description: Epithet (another name or label) of the Greek goddess Artemis or the Roman goddess Diana
15. Flora
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flowers
Description: Roman goddess of flowers and spring
16. Iris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rainbow (also considered a rainbow baby name)
Description: Greek goddess and personification of the rainbow; also the female Greek messenger to the gods (counterpart of Hermes)
17. Sabrina
Origin: Latin and Celtic
Meaning: Legendary princess
Description: Welsh goddess of the river Severn; her Welsh name is “Hafren”
It’s a popular name in pop culture, thanks to the TV series “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.”
Celebrities With Mythological Names
1. Selena
Origin: Latin and Greek girl name
Meaning: Moon
Description: Greek goddess of the moon
Celebrities with this name include American singers Selena Gomez and Selena Quintanilla.
2. Uma
Origin: Sanskrit and Hebrew
Meaning: “Peace,” “light,” and “nation”
Description: Hindi goddess of the mountain
According to the Hindu legend, she’s the reincarnation of Sati, the supreme being Shiva’s first wife. The name is linked to the celebrity Uma Thurman, an American actress and model.
3. Venus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Love
Description: Roman goddess of love and beauty
She’s the counterpart of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Unique & Rare Goddess Names
1. Anaisa
Origin: Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Haitian
Meaning: Pledge
Description: Goddess of fertility, love, happiness, and money
2. Anjea
Origin: Australian aboriginal
Description: Goddess of fertility and spirit
3. Arubani
Origin: Urartian (ancient civilization in the Middle East)
Description: Urartian goddess of fertility and art
4. Astarte
Origin: Phonecian
Meaning: Mother goddess
Description: Phonecian goddess of sexuality, erotic love, fertility, and war; she’s considered a version of the Roman goddess Venus
5. Damia
Origin: Greek
Description: Greek goddess of the forces of nature
6. Danu
Origin: Celtic
Description: Celtic goddess of fruitfulness
7. Eudora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Generous gift
Description: Greek nereid (sea nymph) of sailing and a good fish-catch.
What Are Names Of Female Goddesses From Around The World?
Greek Goddess Names
Check out these other Greek mythological name lists:
Male Greek god names for babies Popular Greek mythology names for boys and girls Top 100 Greek gods and goddesses (with their powers)
Roman Goddess Names
Norse Goddess Names
Hindu Goddess Names
Celtic Goddess Names
Hawaiian Goddess Names
Egyptian Goddess Names
Despite having a morbid symbol (scorpions), the goddess Selket is actually a benevolent goddess associated with childbirth. She protects souls on their journey toward the afterlife.
Native American Goddess Names
Arabian Goddess Names
Persian Goddess Names
Unisex Names For Gods & Goddesses
What Are Mythical Girl Names?
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What Are Powerful Names For A Girl?
Devika – Unique name of Hindi origin, meaning “little goddess”; it’s also considered a form of Devi, the chief goddess of Hindu mythology Britt – Swedish name meaning “high goddess”; it’s also considered a shorter form of “Brigit” or the Celtic and Irish girl name “Brigid”
You can also check our list of 299 strong and powerful boy names for your little superhero.
What Are Rare Girl Names?
Beline – French girl name meaning “goddess”; can match with “Celine” for twin girl names Aella – Ancient Greek name meaning “whirlwind”
We’ve also made a list of 175+ rare baby names for girls you can consider for your little one.
Bonus: God Names For Boys
Apollo – Greek god of the sun and music Ares – Greek god of war Hermes – Greek messenger god Nereus – Greek father of the sea nymphs Triton – Greek demigod of the sea; depicted as the father of Disney Princess Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”
You can also consider one from our list of 100 interesting male Greek god names for babies.
