The European continent was later named after her.

Greek goddess names for girls. Ill admit Thalia is my favorite. Greek Goddess Names A-B. 103 rows The one who is as beautiful as flower.

A Greek goddess who was worshipped almost exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. Acantha means thorn or prickle in Greek and it was the name of a nymph. Other goddesses brought gods and men to their knees in devotion.

Greek Mythology Baby Names For Girls 1. Rhea was the Greek Titan and the mother of Zeus. Goddess of love and beauty and married to Hephaestus.

Also is the name of the very famous writer Agatha Christie. Norse and Hindu mythology names are less common among American parents but offer such beautiful choices as Indira Priya and Signy. Acantha was beloved by Apollo according to Greek legends.

Opting for Greek baby names doesnt have to mean naming them after a Greek goddess though names which honour Greek heroines are having something of a moment right now. ANGELINA means little angel. Selene was known as the goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.

Greek Mythology Girl Names Goddess Names 1. Virginal goddess of the hunt and twin sister of Apollo. Its a big name to live up to but it would be fantastic as a middle name.