Artemis or Nausicaa

Girl Names
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I’ve always seen myself as a protector of children… I’ve been drawn to the name [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] for a long long time. I also like the name Nausicaa. She doesn’t get mentioned a lot but it’s been suggested she and [name_m]Odysseus[/name_m] fall in love. In Greek mythology both characters have been compared to each other for their beauty. I don’t care for names like [name_f]Penelope[/name_f] (*my sisters name!) or [name_f]Persephone[/name_f] which is on trend right now.

I was wondering if anyone here knew more about Greek Mythology than I do and could help me decide on a name. I don’t want to pick a name depending on which SOUNDS better, I want one with a meaning that I think will fit the baby’s personality to a T.

Anyone online who could help me figure this one out? Thanks ever so much!

Excuse my poor English btw…

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I love [name_u]Artemis[/name_u]. I am very biased, but it is one of my very favourite names. I think the [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] of Greek mythology is one of the best role models in Greek myth (not perfect, but one of the best): she is strong; smart; independent; capable; protects animals, women and children, etc. What’s not to love?

While Nausicaa isn’t a bad figure of Greek myth (hey, she doesn’t eat her own children, that’s always a plus), I think [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] is a much stronger and more admirable character that has many of her own myths, rather than being a small part of someone else’s. Nausicaa doesn’t really create much of an impression on Greek myth, whereas [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] certainly does.

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Hiyao Miyazaki has an animated feature film Nausicaa. It is one of my absolute favorite films because I find it very beautiful on many levels.

[name_f]Ceres[/name_f] is the mother earth goddess ([name_f]Persephone[/name_f]'s mom). She makes spring and summer for when her daughter is with her, and fall and winter for when her daughter is in Hades.

[name_f]Pallas[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f] is amazing. She, however, is associated with the world of men & heroes; strategy in battle; creative & purposeful intelligence; invention. Wise counsel. She is pivotal to many Greek hero stories.

Not that many protector-goddesses in Greek myth, I’m afraid. For your purpose [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] (or [name_f]Diana[/name_f] in [name_m]Roman[/name_m] myth) may be your best bet. Good luck!

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^ I agree with nooshi, [name_u]Artemis[/name_u] is an amazing role model and while Nausicaa is okay, she doesn’t create much of an impression. Also, Nausicaa reminds me of the word “nausea” meaning sick.

These are beautiful Greek mythological names with amazing meanings:

[name_f]Hestia[/name_f] - goddess of hearth, home, & chastity
[name_f]Thalassa[/name_f] - the personification of the sea
[name_f]Theia[/name_f] - titaness of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky
[name_f]Asteria[/name_f] - titaness of falling stars and oracles
[name_f]Aura[/name_f] - titaness of the the breeze and the fresh, cool air of early morning
Eupheme - spirit of words of good omen, praise, triumph, etc
[name_f]Harmonia[/name_f] - goddess of harmony & concord
Ersa - goddess of the morning dew
Eunomia - spirit of good order/springtime goddess of green pastures
[name_f]Astraea[/name_f] - virgin goddess of justice
[name_f]Calliope[/name_f] - muse of epic poetry
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f] - muse of comedy & bucolic poetry
[name_f]Urania[/name_f] - muse of astronomy

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Also:
[name_f]Thalassa[/name_f], primeval sea goddess.
[name_f]Atalanta[/name_f], a heroine who wouldn’t marry any man who couldn’t beat her in a running race. She also participated in the Calydonian boar hunt. She was turned into a lion at the end, but it’s still a good name.
[name_f]Iris[/name_f], messenger and goddess of the rainbow.
Alke, spirit of prowess and courage.
[name_f]Arete[/name_f], spirit of excellence, virtue, goodness and valour.
[name_f]Eirene[/name_f] / [name_f]Irene[/name_f], goddess of peace.
[name_f]Hebe[/name_f], goddess of youth.
[name_f]Harmonia[/name_f], goddess of harmony and concord.
[name_f]Hestia[/name_f], goddess of the hearth and home, protector of women and children.
Elpis, spirit of hope and expectation.
Eleos, spirit of mercy and compassion.
Soteria, spirit of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm.
Brizo, patron goddess of sailors. She sent prophetic dreams.
Galene, goddess of calm seas.
Tethys, titaness of fresh water, and mother of springs, rivers and streams.
Alectrona, the sun goddess of morning and waking up.
[name_f]Hera[/name_f], queen of the gods, goddess of the air and stars.
Arke, messenger of the Titans. Twin sister of [name_f]Iris[/name_f].
Hemera, primeval goddess of day.
Ersa, goddess of the morning dew.
[name_f]Aura[/name_f], goddess of the breeze and the fresh early morning air.
[name_f]Selene[/name_f], titaness of the moon.
[name_f]Eos[/name_f], titaness of dawn.
[name_f]Nephele[/name_f], goddess of clouds.
Chione, goddess of snow.
[name_f]Naiad[/name_f], fresh water nymphs.
[name_f]Gaia[/name_f], primeval goddess of the earth.
Thallo, goddess of springtime buds and shoots. Associated with [name_f]Eirene[/name_f], goddess of peace.
Auxo, goddess of springtime growth.
Karpo, goddess of the fruits of the earth.
Orthosie, goddess of prosperity.
Euporie, goddess of abundance.
Pherousa, ‘the bringer’ goddess.
[name_m]Anatole[/name_m] / [name_f]Anatolia[/name_f], goddess of sunrise.
Adrasteia, nymph and nursemaid of [name_m]Zeus[/name_m].
Meliae, nymphs of honey and the ash tree.
[name_u]Demeter[/name_u], goddess of harvest, fertility, agriculture and grain. Mother of [name_f]Persephone[/name_f].
Epione, goddess of soothing pain.
Iaso, goddess of healing, remedies, cures and modes of healing.
Aceso, goddess of the healing of wounds and sickness.
Melete, muse of meditation and practice.
Ino, Theban princess who became the sea goddess Leucothea.
Bolina, a mortal woman who was turned into a nymph.
Myrina, a queen of the Amazons.
Otrera, a queen of the Amazons.

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This exactly!