Leonidas (King of Sparta, Greek legend)įind more mythological names for your baby boy here. Owen (variation of Owain, Welsh mythology). Top 10 mythological boys' names 2013īased on our Bab圜entre 2013 data, here are the top 10 boys' names based on myths and legends. Venus, the Roman goddess of love, also had an entry. Cora, a by-name for a Roman goddess, has moved up to just outside the top 100 girls' names, while Luna has climbed up into the top 200 names. Total War: Rome II may also have helped to promote an interest in Roman gods and goddesses. Two of its characters, Alethia, and Ares the god of war, had entries in the baby names charts for the first time. It is possible that their popularity is helping to promote an interest in myths and legends.įor example, Gods of War: Ascension is loosely based upon Greek mythology and is set in ancient Greece. Video games seem to be developing their concepts on mythology, particularly those of Greece and Rome. Are video games popularising interest in myths and legends? Arya is a variation of Aria, who was a lover of the Greek god Apollo. The books' popularity has begun to be reflected in the baby name charts, with Arya shooting up into the top 100. The books borrow from Norse, Greek, and Roman myths to create their rich array of characters and storylines. Game of Thrones looks to have been a powerful influencer in popularising mythology. Have books helped to popularise myths and legends? Other names from Irish myths, such as Niamh and Finn, have also climbed the charts. Bridget, a woman featuring in Celtic legend, has moved up into the top 300 girls' names, while Tristan, a figure in Cornish legend, rocketed up the chart to reach the top 100. The popularity of Merlin may also have given Celtic mythology a boost by inspiring parents to look to nearby shores for mythological names. 
Guinevere also had an entry in the girls' chart, although it hasn't yet won widespread popularity. Arthur leapt up seven places over 2013, leaving the name sitting just outside the top 50 boys' names. Penelope, Hector and Athena have also risen in popularity.Īnother BBC series, Merlin, which was based on the famous legends of King Arthur, finished at the end of 2012, but its influence looks to have stretched into 2013. Thea, the name of a Greek goddess, had an impressive climb to reach the top 100 names for the first time. Names of Greek heroes and heroines have certainly been on the rise throughout 2013. The concept of the story borrows from Greek legend, particularly the story of Theseus, who overpowered the Minotaur in the heart of the labyrinth. The Hunger Games films could also be behind a renewed interest in mythology. Perhaps next year we will see names such as Odin, Eisa and Tyr in the charts!
Saga, a Norse goddess, also had its first appearance in the charts. Freya has been particularly popular with parents, holding onto a spot in the top 30 girls' names. Girls' names also borrowed influences from Norse mythology. Although neither of these names enjoys widespread popularity, their appearance suggests that an upward move may be possible in 2014. Loki, the Norse god of mischief, and Thor, the god of thunder, both made their first debut in the baby name charts. The sequel of the film Thor seems to have piqued an interest in names hailing from Norse mythology.
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