Names Like Athena

If you love Athena — goddess of wisdom, Greek in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of Athena, never a random pick.

Most similar to Athena

Greek girl names with a comparable feel and popularity.

Farmer · Greek

Maiden · Greek

Rainbow · Greek

Moon · Greek

ee-VAN-juh-leen

Bearer of good news · Greek

an-uh-STAY-zhuh

Resurrection · Greek

Bright, radiant · Greek

Laurel tree · Greek

Origin, beginning · Greek

Help, benefit · Greek

Bright, shining light · Greek

Goddess · Greek

Honey · Greek

Most holy · Greek

Of Delos · Greek

Of debated meaning · Greek

Names with a similar meaning

Names that share Athena’s meaning or theme.

Wisdom · Greek

Wise; the herb · Latin

Peace · Hebrew

Knowledge; Lord Ganesha · Sanskrit

Sacred knowledge · Sanskrit

Wisdom, bright (慧) · Chinese

Athena starts with A — more A names

Of debated origin; often “life” or “bird” · Latin

My father is joy · Hebrew

Grace, favour · Hebrew

Industrious, striving · Germanic

Noble · Germanic

Child of Adam · English

Defender of the people · Greek

Sibling names for Athena

Names that pair well with Athena for a brother, sister or middle name.

Bearer of Christ · Greek

Manly, brave · Greek

Torch, light · Greek

Honoring God · Greek

Victory of the people · Greek

Pearl · Greek

Farmer, earth-worker · Greek

Wisdom · Greek

Frequently asked questions

What names are similar to Athena?

Names similar to Athena include Georgia, Cora, Iris, Selena, Evangeline, Anastasia — matched by origin, style and popularity.

What other names start with A like Athena?

Popular A names in the same style include Ashley, Amanda, Amy, Angela, Ava, Abigail.

What names go well with Athena?

Names that pair well with Athena include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.

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