Baby names inspired by myth and legend are on the rise a trend kicked off by the use of mythological names for boys in the Hunger Games series.

Mythological names for rainbow. Heimdallr will be ready to greet you in Asgard at the end of the rainbow In ancient Norse mythology rainbows were thought of as a vast bridge connecting the world inhabited by humans with that of the gods or Midgard and Asgard respectively. Gods and goddesses were also named for beautiful aspects of the natural world like Iris the Greek goddess of the rainbow or Dylan the Welsh god of the sea. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow also serving as a messenger to the gods.

The most celebrated rainbow bridge in Western mythology is Bifrost which connects Earth with Asgard home of the Norse gods. Caladbolg Two-handed sword of Fergus mac Róich in Irish legend. It was said to be a weapon that no armour could stop.

In Irish mythology the mythical earth faeries Leprechauns hid their gold at the end of the rainbow. Lounn was the goddess of youth in the Norse mythology. Said to make a circle like an arc of rainbow when swung and to have the power to cleave the tops from the hills.

Sometimes ancient mythological names. It is a name that can aptly reflect the qualities of a rainbow baby. In typical mythologies characters were either depicted as male or female.

If you choose this one youll literally see your daughters name every time you look into those gorgeous eyes of hers. The name Iounn symbolizes youth. Felix also symbolizes happiness in finding God.

The pantheon of Greek and Roman deities such as Orion and Apollo and other figures from Irish Norse African Hindu and other myths and legends can provide an abundant source of audacious baby names all combining deep history with. Her name means protection. 71 Metis Greek Origin meaning cunning wise shrewd a Titan deity in Greek legend.