Boy Names from Mythology

As parents are looking for trendy and inventive names, some are turning to mythopoetic names.

1. Adonis + In Greek mythology, Adonis was an attractive teenager whom Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fell in love with.
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2. Ares + Ares is the Greek god of war who presides over defense, rebellion, and courage.
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3. Cadmus + In Greek mythology, Cadmus was a Phoenician prince who founded the city of Thebes.
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4. Endymion + Endymion was a handsome shepherd who was put into an eternal sleep because Selene, the Titan goddess of the moon, fell in love with him.
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5. Eryx In Greek mythology, Eryx was the king of a city named after him in Sicily. He was an excellent boxer who died when Heracles beat him in a match.
6. Argus + Argus was the son of Zeus.
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7. Hermes + Hermes was a messenger to the Greek gods and a guide to the underworld.
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8. Pluto Pluto was the god of the underworld and all of its riches. Pluto is derived from the Greek word for wealth.
9. Jason + Jason was a mythological hero who led many quests. He was married to Medea.
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10. Alexander + This name means "protector of men," which is a motif throughout mythology.
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