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Legendary Baby Names Inspired By Mythology

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Greek and Roman mythologies have given birth to some lasting legends … some of which have beautiful, heroic names for the little person (or people) YOU give birth to.

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  • Achilles
  • Adonis
  • Apollo
  • Ares
  • Athena
  • Atlas
  • Aurora
  • Calliope
  • Diana
  • Iris
  • Juno
  • Luna
  • Mars
  • Orion
  • Perseus
  • Phoebe
  • Selene
  • Thea
  • Troy
  • Venus
  • Zeus

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