These mystical names are perfect for anyone who is looking for a bit of magic and mystery when it comes to their baby names. All of these names come from different cultures and backgrounds, but all of them are definitely mystical!
Aisling, a name of Old Gaelic origin, is a mythical maiden who represents the spirit of Ireland. This is a very patriotic Irish name.
Cassandra is a name associated with tragedy in Greek myth and legend. In Homer’s epic poem “The Iliad,” Cassandra was a Trojan princess who foretold the fall of Troy, but no one believed her. She was considered both blessed and cursed.
Cleo is the short form of the name Cleopatra, which is Greek in origin. It was the name of a famous Egyptian queen, so carries connotations of allure and mystery.
In Greek mythology Daphne was a nymph who was pursued by Apollo. When she asked the gods to help they turned her into a laurel tree.
In Greek mythology, Hero was a priestess of Aphrodite. In modern English, hero is a man admired for his courage or noble qualities. Heroine is the female equivalent.
Jason comes from the Greek name Iason, borne by the mytho- logical hero and leader of the Argonauts. The name comes from the Greek word ‘iasthai,’ meaning ‘to heal.’
Juno is a name of Latin origin. In Roman mythology it was the name of the queen of the gods; the equivalent of the Greek goddess Hera.
Although the name Patrick derives from the Latin ‘patricius,’ a title given to distinguish a nobleman, it is considered a Gaelic name. Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland.
Phoenix as a given name comes from the mythological bird, said to die by fire, then rise from its own ashes. It is often found as a surname.
Seraphina is a Hebrew name, which means ‘burning.’ The Hebrew word that it comes from is ‘seraphim’, which refers to an order of angels.
