![]() Just like Cupid (his counterpart from Roman mythology), he was armed with arrows that caused those they pierced to fall in love. The Greek god Eros was the son of Aphrodite. Plenty of real-life kings throughout history have had this name too – the most famous is probably Alexander the Great, who ruled over a vast empire in the 4th century BC.Įros. In Greek mythology, the hero Paris was also sometimes called by the name Alexander. From the Greek word meaning ‘defender of the people’. This is where the Achilles tendon – which connects the calf muscles to the heel – gets its name.Īlexander. He was killed by an arrow that shot the only vulnerable part of his body: his heel. The meaning of this name is uncertain, but Achilles was renowned as one of the bravest warries in the Trojan War. It comes from the Greek word meaning ‘homecoming’.Īchilles. He was also one of the Argonauts who accompanied Jason on his voyage of adventure. Legend has it that this was the name of the mythological king of Pylos, who lived to a ripe old age and was famed for his wisdom. Midas was a king who – legend has it – was granted a wish by the god Dionysus: Everything Midas touched would turn to gold – hence the expression: to have the ‘Midas touch’. Mentor may be derived from the Greek for ‘mind’, ‘strength’ and ‘force’. Odysseus left Mentor – a wise and trusted guide – to guard his palace and his son when he went off to fight in the Trojan War. The two together, Helios and Selene, could even make a great pair of twin baby names. He was also the brother of the moon goddess Selene. From the Greek for ‘sun’, Helios was a young god who rode across the sky in a chariot. It’s also said he was a great musician – what better name to choose if you’re keen for your little one to learn an instrument when he’s older? In Greek mythology, Linus was the son of the god Apollo. This name means ‘flax’ (a plant that’s cultivated for its seed, the linseed). Several characters from Greek mythology had this name, including the man who built the ship – the Argo – that carried Jason and his Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. This name comes from a word that means ‘shining’. Ajax was a hero – famed for his strength and bravery – who fought in the Trojan War.Īrgus. This unusual name could be derived from a Greek word meaning ‘mourner’ or possibly from another that means ‘earth’ or ‘land’. Experts aren’t sure where the name comes from, but one theory is that it might be rooted in a word that means ‘strength’.Ījax. He was eventually also the god of sun and light. Apollo was the Greek god of music, art, prophecy, medicine, knowledge, law, beauty and wisdom. ![]() It’s also customarily given to boys and girls alike, so it might be a good choice if you don’t know your baby’s gender yet or you’re looking for a gender-neutral name.Īpollo. In Greek mythology, Paris started the Trojan War by eloping with Helen of Troy, so this is a name steeped in romance. Atlas was a Titan (an early Greek deity) who was forced to carry the heavens on his shoulders as a punishment for his role in the war of the Titans. This name might come from a Greek word that means ‘to endure’. Could this be the perfect name for your handsome little boy?Ītlas. Knowing this, it’s hardly surprising that Adonis is associated with male beauty. In Greek mythology, Adonis was a handsome young shepherd loved by Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty). This name originates from a Phoenician word meaning ‘lord’. Besides being associated with swiftness and good fortune, Hermes was the patron of travellers, athletes, orators and thieves.Īdonis. Probably derived from a Greek word meaning ‘cairn’ (a carefully laid pile of stones used to mark out a boundary), this was the name of a Greek god who served as a messenger between Zeus and the other gods. He controlled the weather, too – while there’s no guarantee your little one will have the same ability, he’s still sure to bring plenty of sunshine into your life! A stand-out name in Greek mythology, Zeus was the god of thunder and the sky and he ruled over all the other gods as well as humankind. The name itself originates from the Greek word for ‘healer’. You may have heard of Jason and his famous quest to find the golden fleece with his band of mighty warriors, the Argonauts. In mythology, Hector was a noble warrior who fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War. This name is derived from the Greek for ‘to hold’ or ‘possess’. Legend has it that Damon risked his life for his friend Pythias. ![]() Coming from the Greek verb meaning ‘to tame’, this name is also symbolic of trust, friendship and loyalty. Here are some great boy names from Greek mythology:ĭamon.
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