Top 20 baby names inspired by mythology
From Tristan to Persephone, there are plenty to choose from.
Greek, Roman and Celtic mythology has long been a source of fascination and research for classical scholars, but mythology has also inspired parents in naming their children.
According to research commissioned by Play Like Mum, mythical names remain a popular choice for parents in the UK. In fact, the toy company have even provided a list of the 10 most popular boys and girls names inspired by mythology.
Greek mythology has proven to be the most inspirational for baby names. In the last decade, there were 64,216 babies named after figures from Greek myth in the UK.
It's not all Greek though. Many names on the list are derived from other ancient worlds, including Roman, Norse, Celtic and Arthurian.
If you were planning on choosing a strong, classics-inspired moniker for your little one, do feel free to check out Play Like Mum's lists below.
Boys Mythical Names in the UK
1. Tristan
Origin: Arthurian, Celtic
Name count: 3,258
2. Phoenix
Origin: Greek
Name count: 2,156
3. Hector
Origin: Arthurian, Greek
Name count: 1,759
4. Cian
Origin: Celtic
Name count: 1,541
5. Troy
Origin: Greek
Name count: 1,111
6. Hari
Origin: Hindu
Name count: 856
7. Loki
Origin: Norse, Germanic
Name count: 761
8. Orion
Origin: Greek
Name count: 661
9. Odin
Origin: Norse, Germanic
Name count: 652
10. Atlas
Origin: Greek
Name count: 578
Girls Mythical Names in the UK
1. Maia
Origin: Greek
Name count: 2,362
2. Athena
Origin: Greek
Name count: 1,862
3. Freyja
Origin: Norse, Germanic
Name count: 881
4. Rhea
Origin: Greek
Name count: 842
5. Juno
Origin: Roman
Name count: 803
6. Phoenix
Origin: Greek
Name count: 719
7. Mara
Origin: Slavic
Name count: 627
8. Thalia
Origin: Greek
Name count: 612
9. Thiea
Origin: Greek
Name count: 607
10. Persephone
Origin: Greek
Name count: 442
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