After Agamemnon took her away from him Achilles refused to fight in the war.

Mythical related boy names. In Greek mythology Briseis real name Hippodameia was the daughter of Briseus. Abraxas is a mystical word composed of Greek letters. Rare Norse Mythology Names for Boys.

Patronymic derived from Βρισεύς Briseus a Greek name of unknown meaning. She was captured during the Trojan War by Achilles. Here are some of the most underrated mythology names that still sound beautiful even to this day.

Arlo The origin of this unique name is unclear although it is thought to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon meaning fortified hill. 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. American parents most likely to choose names from European myths but Asian and African countries have many gods with intriguing names such as Kirin and Shango and Vishnu.

Alexander also comes from Greek mythology and were wild about this timeless treasure. It was believed to have magical powers and was often inscribed on amulets and charms. Boy Names with Nicknames Arlen A unique boy name that is of Gaelic origin and means pledge oath.

While Odin and its various spellings may be trending upward on baby name lists there are many Norse mythology names waiting for their big moment. He was the God of thunder and the sky. Add to my list Related names.

Baby names with general ties to mysticism and mythology include Hero Rune Saga and Serendipity. A few of todays chart staples are Greek mythology boy names including Jason. Here our collection of mystical baby names.