These girl names were at the top of their popularity 5 decades ago USAGE OF 982 and are somewhat less widespread today USAGE 444 548 with names like Destiny becoming less in vogue.

Mythology names female. Along with Athena and Luna other mythological girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aurora Daphne Iris Lilith Maeve Maia Penelope and Phoebe. Paris was famous for for marrying Helen of Troy which led to the Trojan War. Quartz Greek origin means ice.

Feminine form of the Roman family name Lucretius possibly from Latin lucrum meaning profit wealth. Not only is she beautiful but she has endless nickname potential with Penny Nellie and Nell just some of her offerings. Sage Latin origin means herb or prophet.

The name Paris is familiar as a girls name but in Greek mythology it was the name of a boy. Chevron - Right. Soteria Σωτηρία female personification of safety preservation and deliverance from harm.

Norse and Hindu mythology names are less common among American parents but offer such beautiful choices as Indira Priya and Signy. Feminine form of Alexander. Greek muse of history heir of Zeus and Mnemosyne meaning proclaimer.

The female god related to the crossroads tombs and underworld meaning far off. Rare Norse Mythology Names for Girls If you like names with German sounds lesser-known Norse mythology female names are a. The most popular girl names from Greek mythology today are ones you might not expect to have Greek ties.

Roma a female deity who personified the city of Rome. Sophrosyne Σωφροσύνη spirit of moderation self-control temperance restraint and discretion. Female names from Norse mythology are just as short and strong as male names.