Leo is a good pure male name for geckos especially leopard geckos.

Greek mythology names for lizards. 100 Boy names inspired by Greek Mythology Meaning Ancient Greek Mythology is not only vast and rich but also filled with tales of heroics and mystical creatures with Zeus being the supreme leader of the Greek gods. Early Christianity associated the lizard with the devil and with evil. Ajax Αἴας m Greek Mythology Latinized From the Greek name Αἴας Aias perhaps deriving from Greek αἰαστής aiastes meaning mourner or αἶα aia meaning earth land.

Some names come from Greek mythology others from Japanese culture but some just plain character names. Amaltheia The Greek name Amaltheia means to nurture or soothe. Eryx is a name on our watchlist.

Mythological Reptiles Reptiles have always been associated with mythology and have been credited with magical and supernatural powers. Explore words from Greek mythology like Achilles and Leda as many Greek heroes and heroines were badass figures who did great and powerful things. Zephyr Zephyr is a name of Greek origin which means the west wind.

Because lizards look like dragons but. The Arachne is a creature from Greek mythology whose name was later used for words like arachnid and arachnophobia Theres very little to fear about the story of Arachne however. At the moment it isnt viral but we see it as a possible replacement for Eric.

The Egyptians considered the snake to be the Pharaohs reptile and the Cobra was credited with the gift of immortality. In Greek mythology Eryx was the name of Poseidon and Aphrodites son who was a king in Sicily. The title Irene is quite popular in europe like Neutherlands Greece and Denmark.

Irene ended up being a goddess that is peaceful had the most respected and identifiable title within the ancient reputation for naming mythology. While on the Pacific islands of Polynesia and Maoris lizards are revered as a heaven god Editors note. They named volcano after the word vulcan which is the name of the Roman god of fire in Greek Mythology.