![]() ![]() The meaning of the name is unclear, but Cronos was the second god to rule the universe after he overthrew his father, Uranus. Charon was the operator of the underworld ferry who brought people into Hades. Cephus is famous for being the father of Andromeda, husband to Cassiopeia, and the King of Ethiopia. Campus is a constellation that Ptolemy named. However, we figure most people aren’t too keen to name their child Uranus. Caleus is the Roman equal to Uranus, the original male Greek deity. It comes from the Greek word for beaver kastor-one of Zeus’s sons and part of the Gemini twins with Pollux. Traditionally a female name, but it has a gender-neutral sound to it. Atlas was the titan tasked with carrying the world on his shoulders. Athens is the capital city of Greece, named after the goddess Athena. Although, traditionally, a girl’s name, we think it could work for a boy as well. Asia was the daughter of the sea god Oceanus. The Argo was the name of the ship Jason sailed on as he searched for the Golden Fleece. Artemis had a famous grandmother, Phoebe, one of the original titans. Traditionally this was a girl’s name but is now considered unisex. Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt. Apollo gifted the seer Cassandra with her gifts but cursed her never to be believed because she refused to be his lover. Apollo is famous for the chariot he rides across the sky. Apollo is the god of light, music, and poetry. He became king at the age of twenty and is well known for his military logic and skills. Alexander the Great was the historical king of the Greecian kingdom of Macedon. Ajax was one of the heroes who fought at the Battle of Troy. This storyteller’s work has stood the test of time. The meaning of this name is unclear, but Aesop’s fables are stories we still tell today. ![]() Aella was an Amazon warrior killed by Theseus. Adonis was supposed to have been supremely handsome. Adonis was the human lover of the goddess of love and passion, Aphrodite. Achilles is one of the heroes of the Trojan War. Achelous was a Greek god of water and rivers. We’ve researched Greek mythology and history to compile a list of 100 baby boy names perfect for any future hero! Boy Names From Greek Mythology Greek Mythology Boy Names A-D If you are looking for a name for your boy and little hero to be, then Greek mythology might be the perfect place to look for inspiration. While I admit, it is woefully inaccurate compared to the original tale and what life in Ancient Greece was like(!), my love of the movie as a kid sparked my desire to learn more about the actual tales.Īncient Greek tales are full of love, revenge, magic, heroes, and death, so it is little wonder these stories have stood the test of time and continue to enchant and entertain us. One of my favorite Disney movies is Hercules. More: 75 Royal Names for Your Little Prince The Broadway musical Hadestown won the Tony Award for Best New Musical and received a slew of other awards and nominations. Greek mythology has inspired literature, music, film, theater, and even Broadway for thousands of years. ![]()
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