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Penelope
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 42
Meaning: Weaver
Wife of the wandering Odysseus, Penelope was a faithful and creative problem-solver. Pressured to forget her long-absent husband, she persuaded would-be suitors to wait until she finished a weaving project for her father-in-law, and then she unraveled each day's weaving during the night.
Griffin
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 241
Meaning: Strong lord
Translated, "Griffin" means "strong lord," an apt description for a creature with the body of a lion, the head and wings of an eagle and the tail of a snake. Associated with wisdom and great strength, griffins were the chariot-bearers for Zeus and Apollo.
Athena
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 195
Naming your daughter for the favorite child of the most important god of the Greek deities has to give her a headstart on success. Athena was the goddess of mathematics, along with wisdom and courage. Busting stereotypes might become second nature with the name of such a strong role model.
Damon
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 407
Meaning: To tame, subdue
Encourage loyalty and friendship in your child with the name of Damon, a faithful friend. When his friend Pythias was sentenced to death, Damon took his place in prison. Both went free when their devotion impressed the king.
Helen
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 404
Meaning: Bright, shining light
With such a plain and simple name, who would expect a war to break out because of Helen? But as the most beautiful woman in Greece, this daughter of Zeus sparked the Trojan War. With a name like that, your Helen might keep things in her world all stirred up.
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Troy
Popularity rank in the U.S.: No. 274
Meaning: Descendant of foot soldier
This Greek city was Helen's home and the setting for "The Iliad." The city's fortifications were strong, with walls built by Poseidon and Apollo. Start your baby boy off right with a name representing this strength.
