The Odyssey And Greek Mythology-Inspired Baby Names

Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey has generated plenty of buzz in recent weeks, with critics hailing it as a ‘masterpiece’ and his ‘best film to date’.

And while the classics expert whose translation inspired the director’s take wasn’t overly impressed by it, it’s fair to say that such a huge pop culture moment is sure to make an impact more widely – especially when it comes to what people name their babies in years to come.

Mythology has a long history of influencing parents’ naming choices – but experts predict The Odyssey might just spark a resurgence in Greek classics.

The team at JoJo Maman Bébé have analysed Office for National Statistics (ONS) baby names data to reveal which Greek mythology-inspired names are already climbing the ranks – and may prove even more popular in 2027.

Who is she? She’s the wife of Odysseus (played by Anne Hathaway in the new Nolan movie).

How popular? 1,174 girls were given this name in 2025, according to the ONS.

Who is she? Goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare (played by Zendaya in The Odyssey film).

How popular? There were 519 girls called this in 2025.

Who is she? Titaness, mother of the original Olympian gods and goddess of female fertility.

How popular? 109 girls were called this in 2025.

Who is she? Queen of the Underworld and goddess of spring growth.

How popular? 77 girls were called this in 2025.

Who is she? Goddess of the Earth.

How popular? Again, 77 girls were given this name last year.

Who is she? Helen of Troy (played by Lupita Nyong’o in The Odyssey) was the most beautiful woman in Greece and became an indirect cause of the Trojan War.

Who is she? A sorceress and goddess of magic (played by Samantha Norton in Nolan’s The Odyssey).

Who is she? A sea nymph (played by Charlize Theron in the film).

Who is he? The Titan condemned to carry the weight of the sky for eternity.

How popular? 355 boys were given this moniker in 2025.

Who is he? The god of war and courage.

How popular? Just 56 boys were given this name last year.

Who is he? God of prophecy, music, light, truth and healing.

How popular? 39 boys received this name.

Who is he? The goddess of hunting, the wilderness and wild animals.

How popular? Only 17 boys received this name.

Who is he? The demigod who defeated Medusa.

How popular? Eight boys were given this name last year.

Who is he? He’s the king of Ithaca and star of The Odyssey (played by Matt Damon) who is known for his intelligence, cunning and bravery.

Who is he? An agent of chaos and disorder (played by Robert Pattinson), he plots to take control of Ithaca while Odysseus is away fighting the Trojan War.

Who is he? One of the soldiers (played by Elliot Page) instrumental in the Trojan horse plot.