It was not until the Titan Prometheus that humans had a place on Earth.

Famous female names in greek mythology. The Amazons were a nation of fierce women warriors who burned off the right breast in order to use a bow and arrow more effectively. Their name in Greek would have been the Charites. Greek Mythology Names for Girls Athena A beautiful and attractive name meaning the goddess of wisdom in Greek mythology Athena is among the top 150 girl names for the year 2014.

Actaea Greek myth Acteis. Prometheus had disobeyed Zeus by giving humans the power of fire. Greek female names were a big favorite of Shakespeares with such Greek girls names as Desdemona and Cressida playing a major part in some of his greatest tragedies.

They were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome see below. Pistis was the personification of trust in Greek mythology. Apollo is the sun.

If Greek girl names are good enough for the Bard surely our list of Greek names for girls is worth exploring. Women in Greek Myths - The Famous Chicks. Not only is she beautiful but she has endless nickname potential with Penny Nellie and Nell just some of her offerings.

Unusual with the feminine -ona ending like Anemona. Athena continues to gain steam as a girls name in the US. Admete mythology Admete Oceanid Adraste.

Pistis means trust and faith. Shes one of the most influential figures in Greek mythology. Description of Ancient Greek Women.