500+ Siren Names for Girls With Meanings (Mythical, Mermaid & Enchantress Names)

Siren names for girls have a certain magic to them. Some sound beautiful and melodic. Others feel dark, mysterious, and dangerous—exactly what you might expect from a creature whose voice could stop sailors in their tracks.

But there is more to Siren naming than picking a pretty ocean name.

The original Sirens of Greek mythology were not simply mermaids. Ancient traditions describe them as supernatural female beings closely associated with music and song, and early artwork commonly gave them birdlike features. The fish-tailed Siren familiar from modern fantasy developed much later as Siren and mermaid traditions became intertwined.

That gives you plenty of possibilities.

This collection includes 500+ siren names for girls, from names belonging to ancient Greek Sirens to mermaid names, sea-inspired girl names, dark Siren names, enchanting names, and original fantasy names created for characters.

Whether you’re naming a fantasy heroine, villain, mermaid, Siren queen, game character, pet, or fictional species, you’ll find ideas ranging from graceful to terrifying below.

Best Siren Names for Girls

If you don’t want to browse hundreds of names first, start with these standout choices.

Name	Meaning or Inspiration	Best For
Ligeia	Clear-toned; an ancient Siren	Mythological Siren
Parthenope	Ancient Siren; name associated with a maiden	Greek character
Leucosia	Ancient Siren name	Rare character
Aglaope	Splendid voice	Singing Siren
Peisinoe	Persuading the mind	Enchantress
Molpe	Song	Musical Siren
Thelxinoe	Charming the mind	Magical Siren
Sirena	Directly evokes a Siren/mermaid	Modern Siren
Lorelei	Legendary singing maiden	Enchanting character
Calypso	Sea-associated nymph in Greek mythology	Ocean fantasy
Nerissa	Literary name with sea associations	Elegant Siren
Ondine	Water-spirit name	Mermaid
Melusine	Legendary female water spirit	Medieval fantasy
Thalassa	Sea	Sea queen
Marina	Of the sea	Gentle Siren
Galatea	Sea nymph in Greek mythology	Mythological character
Coralie	Coral-associated	Beautiful Siren
Nereida	Nereid/sea-nymph association	Mermaid
Vesper	Evening	Dark Siren
Nyx	Night	Dark Siren
Selene	Moon	Moonlit Siren
Lyra	Lyre/constellation association	Musical Siren
Aria	Solo melody	Singing Siren
Tempest	Violent storm	Powerful Siren
Oceana	Ocean-inspired	Mermaid queen

What Is a Siren?

A Siren is a supernatural being from Greek mythology best known for irresistible song.

In Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus encounters the Sirens while sailing home from Troy. Their voices are so dangerous that he orders his crew to plug their ears while he has himself tied to the mast so he can hear them without steering the ship toward destruction.

Interestingly, Homer does not give the individual Sirens names.

Names such as Ligeia, Parthenope, Leucosia, Peisinoe, Aglaope, Thelxiepeia, Molpe, and Thelxinoe come from later ancient traditions—and those traditions don’t always agree with one another.

Another common misconception is that Greek Sirens were originally women with fish tails. Ancient artistic representations typically combine female and bird characteristics.

Mermaids belong to a different tradition.

Over time, however, Sirens and mermaids became increasingly blended in European art and folklore. Modern fantasy now commonly depicts a Siren as a beautiful mermaid-like woman who uses her voice to enchant sailors.

So for naming purposes, both traditions can be useful—as long as we don’t mistake modern fantasy Sirens for the original Greek creatures.

Authentic Greek Siren Names

Let’s begin with the names that have the strongest historical connection to the Sirens themselves.

Different ancient writers preserve different lists, so there isn’t one universally accepted set of “official” Siren names.

1. Ligeia

Meaning: Often interpreted as clear-toned or shrill-voiced.

Ligeia is one of the most recognizable ancient Siren names and an especially fitting choice for a character whose voice is her greatest power.

2. Parthenope

Meaning: Traditionally connected with maidenhood or a maiden’s voice.

Parthenope became closely associated with the area of Naples in later tradition.

3. Leucosia

Meaning: Often connected linguistically with whiteness or brightness.

Leucosia appears alongside Parthenope and Ligeia in one ancient tradition.

4. Peisinoe

Meaning: Persuading or affecting the mind.

Few Siren names capture their legendary ability better.

5. Aglaope

Meaning: Splendid or beautiful voice.

An excellent choice for a Siren defined by irresistible singing.

6. Thelxiepeia

An ancient Siren name associated with the idea of enchantment or charming speech/song.

7. Thelxinoe

Meaning: Charming or enchanting the mind.

8. Thelxiope

A related ancient name carrying associations with an enchanting voice.

9. Molpe

Meaning: Song, singing, or musical performance.

Short, distinctive, and particularly appropriate for a Siren.

10. Aglaophonos

Meaning: Splendid-voiced or beautiful-sounding.

It is unusual by modern naming standards but deeply connected with the Sirens’ defining ability.

Female Siren Names With Meanings

These names aren’t all historical Sirens. Instead, they draw from mythology, water, oceans, music, beauty, moonlight, and other ideas that fit a female Siren character.

11. Sirena — Siren or mermaid
12. Marina — of the sea
13. Maris — of the sea
14. Thalassa — sea
15. Galene — calm sea
16. Galatea — Greek sea nymph
17. Calypso — Greek mythological nymph
18. Nerissa — literary name with sea associations
19. Nereida — Nereid-inspired
20. Nerina — associated with sea nymphs
21. Ondine — water spirit
22. Undine — water spirit
23. Melusine — legendary water spirit
24. Lorelei — legendary Rhine maiden
25. Oceana — ocean-inspired
26. Oceane — ocean
27. Coral — marine coral
28. Coralie — coral-associated
29. Pearl — precious ocean gem
30. Isla — island
31. Mira — short, flowing feminine name
32. Naia — water-nymph feel
33. Naida — water-nymph association
34. Nerida — sea-nymph association
35. Delphine — dolphin-associated sound and origin
36. Doria — sea-associated classical feel
37. Halie — sea-associated Greek mythological name
38. Doris — ancient sea divinity
39. Thetis — Greek sea goddess
40. Amphitrite — Greek sea goddess
41. Tethys — Greek Titan associated with waters
42. Psamathe — Nereid associated with sand
43. Cymodoce — Nereid name
44. Cymothoe — Nereid name
45. Panope — Nereid name
46. Doto — Nereid name
47. Sao — Nereid name
48. Neso — Nereid name
49. Glauce — mythological sea-nymph name
50. Dynamene — Nereid name

Names That Mean Siren or Have a Siren Connection

There actually aren’t hundreds of established girl names that literally mean “Siren.” Lists claiming otherwise often stretch the meanings considerably.

These choices have a more defensible connection.

51. Sirena — directly associated with Siren/mermaid terminology
52. Sirene — Siren-inspired form
53. Seiren — based on the Greek form behind “Siren”
54. Ligeia — an actual ancient Siren
55. Parthenope — an actual ancient Siren
56. Leucosia — an actual ancient Siren
57. Peisinoe — an actual ancient Siren
58. Aglaope — an actual ancient Siren
59. Thelxinoe — an actual ancient Siren
60. Molpe — an actual ancient Siren
61. Aglaophonos — ancient Siren tradition
62. Thelxiepeia — ancient Siren tradition
63. Thelxiope — ancient Siren tradition
64. Lorelei — legendary singer who endangers sailors
65. Sereia — Portuguese word associated with mermaid
66. Sirenia — strongly Siren-like modern form
67. Sirina — Siren-sounding feminine form
68. Sireneia — elaborate Siren-inspired form
69. Sirenia — fantasy-friendly Siren form
70. Sirielle — modern Siren-inspired creation

Greek Mythology Names for Siren Characters

These women and female beings aren’t necessarily Sirens. Their connections with seas, nymphs, magic, gods, music, or Greek mythology simply make their names useful for a Greek-inspired character.

71. Amphitrite
72. Thetis
73. Tethys
74. Thalassa
75. Galatea
76. Galene
77. Calypso
78. Doris
79. Dione
80. Electra
81. Arethusa
82. Ianthe
83. Melite
84. Eulimene
85. Panope
86. Proto
87. Eucrante
88. Sao
89. Neso
90. Halie
91. Glauce
92. Pasithea
93. Clymene
94. Asia
95. Erato
96. Calliope
97. Terpsichore
98. Melpomene
99. Echo
100. Circe
101. Medea
102. Hecate
103. Selene
104. Nyx
105. Persephone
106. Artemis
107. Rhea
108. Phoebe
109. Maia
110. Asteria

Beautiful Siren Names for Girls

A Siren’s danger often comes wrapped in beauty. These names have a graceful, melodic quality suited to an alluring character.

111. Aurelia
112. Seraphina
113. Arabella
114. Evelina
115. Isadora
116. Ophelia
117. Elara
118. Ariella
119. Delphine
120. Cordelia
121. Selena
122. Selene
123. Celestia
124. Celeste
125. Estelle
126. Estella
127. Aurora
128. Amara
129. Elowen
130. Isolde
131. Evangeline
132. Callista
133. Althea
134. Lyra
135. Celine
136. Eliana
137. Amaris
138. Violetta
139. Alessia
140. Solene
141. Cassia
142. Dahlia
143. Odessa
144. Jessamine
145. Rosalie
146. Adeline
147. Alessandra
148. Valentina
149. Vivienne
150. Genevieve

Elegant Female Siren Names

These have a more sophisticated feel and work particularly well for Siren queens, noblewomen, or ancient characters.

151. Anastasia
152. Alexandria
153. Antonia
154. Beatrice
155. Cassandra
156. Cecilia
157. Celestine
158. Clarissa
159. Cosima
160. Daphne
161. Eleonora
162. Emilia
163. Esmeralda
164. Francesca
165. Helena
166. Imogen
167. Juliette
168. Lavinia
169. Leonora
170. Lucienne
171. Marcella
172. Natalia
173. Octavia
174. Oriana
175. Penelope
176. Rhiannon
177. Sabrina
178. Seraphine
179. Tatiana
180. Theodora

Unique Siren Names

Want something less expected than Marina or Ariel? These established or uncommon-sounding names have enough mystery to work in a fantasy setting.

181. Aella
182. Aelia
183. Alara
184. Amatheia
185. Anahita
186. Anthea
187. Asteria
188. Azura
189. Briseis
190. Caelia
191. Cassiopeia
192. Cressida
193. Cyrene
194. Eirene
195. Elara
196. Elysia
197. Evadne
198. Ione
199. Iolanthe
200. Ismene
201. Larissa
202. Leandra
203. Lysandra
204. Melia
205. Nephele
206. Nerine
207. Odessa
208. Odelia
209. Phaedra
210. Xanthe

Rare Siren Girl Names

These unusual choices can help a character feel ancient, distant, or otherworldly.

211. Aegle
212. Aethra
213. Alcyone
214. Anaxandra
215. Apollonia
216. Arethusa
217. Asterope
218. Callianeira
219. Callirhoe
220. Cleodora
221. Clytie
222. Deiopea
223. Dione
224. Eione
225. Eudora
226. Eurynome
227. Halia
228. Ianira
229. Idyia
230. Laomedeia
231. Leucothoe
232. Menippe
233. Nemertes
234. Ocyrrhoe
235. Orithyia
236. Pasithea
237. Periboea
238. Phyllodoce
239. Polydora
240. Pronoe

Mermaid Siren Names

If your Siren has a shimmering tail rather than wings and talons, these names lean into modern mermaid imagery.

241. Ariel
242. Marina
243. Nerissa
244. Nereida
245. Nerina
246. Nerida
247. Sirena
248. Sereia
249. Ondine
250. Undine
251. Melusine
252. Oceana
253. Oceane
254. Coral
255. Coralie
256. Pearl
257. Galatea
258. Calypso
259. Thalassa
260. Naia
261. Naida
262. Aquata
263. Marella
264. Marilla
265. Delphine
266. Isla
267. Mira
268. Azura
269. Maris
270. Ondina

Ocean-Inspired Siren Names

These names draw from oceans, islands, waves, storms, beaches, and other parts of the marine world.

271. Ocean
272. Oceana
273. Oceane
274. Marina
275. Maris
276. Coral
277. Coralie
278. Pearl
279. Reef
280. Bay
281. Cove
282. Delta
283. Isla
284. Azure
285. Aqua
286. Mist
287. Rain
288. Storm
289. Tempest
290. Brook
291. River
292. Lake
293. Cascade
294. Marinae
295. Pacifica
296. Adriana
297. Caspia
298. Aegea
299. Laguna
300. Shelly

Water Spirit Names for Girls

Siren inspiration doesn’t have to stop at Greece. Folklore around the world is full of mysterious female beings associated with rivers, lakes, springs, and seas.

301. Undine
302. Ondine
303. Melusine
304. Lorelei
305. Rusalka
306. Nixie
307. Nixe
308. Selkie
309. Mami
310. Yara
311. Iara
312. Naia
313. Naiad
314. Nereid
315. Limnoreia
316. Potameides
317. Oceanid
318. Vila
319. Morgen
320. Mari

Enchantress Names for a Siren

For a Siren whose magic matters as much as her connection to water:

321. Circe
322. Medea
323. Hecate
324. Morgana
325. Morgan
326. Nimue
327. Viviane
328. Vivienne
329. Titania
330. Rhiannon
331. Sybil
332. Sibyl
333. Enya
334. Freya
335. Ceridwen
336. Arianrhod
337. Selene
338. Luna
339. Hesperia
340. Asteria

Siren Names Inspired by Music, Song and Voice

Song is central to Siren mythology, making musical names particularly appropriate.

341. Aria — solo vocal piece
342. Melody — musical melody
343. Harmony — musical harmony
344. Lyra — lyre/constellation association
345. Cadence — rhythmic flow
346. Carol — song
347. Calliope — Muse associated with epic poetry
348. Echo — reflected sound; mythological name
349. Viola — musical instrument
350. Allegra — musical term meaning lively
351. Sonata — musical composition
352. Celesta — musical instrument
353. Harper — harp player
354. Piper — pipe player
355. Lyric — words of a song
356. Cadenza — elaborate musical passage
357. Melodia — melody-inspired
358. Cantata — vocal composition
359. Violaine — musical-sounding feminine name
360. Chantal — lyrical feminine choice

Moon and Night-Inspired Siren Names

Imagine a Siren singing from black rocks beneath a full moon. These names fit that scene.

361. Luna
362. Selene
363. Nyx
364. Vesper
365. Vespera
366. Moon
367. Moonlight
368. Eclipse
369. Nova
370. Stella
371. Estelle
372. Asteria
373. Astra
374. Celeste
375. Celestia
376. Hesper
377. Hesperia
378. Nisha
379. Layla
380. Midnight

Dark Siren Names for Girls

These names suit characters who should feel mysterious or ominous rather than sweet.

381. Nyx
382. Raven
383. Vesper
384. Tempest
385. Belladonna
386. Lilith
387. Morrigan
388. Hecate
389. Circe
390. Medea
391. Umbra
392. Sable
393. Onyx
394. Nocturne
395. Eclipse
396. Desdemona
397. Lenore
398. Drusilla
399. Lamia
400. Alecto
401. Megaera
402. Tisiphone
403. Eris
404. Styx
405. Melinoe
406. Persephone
407. Morwenna
408. Ravenna
409. Samara
410. Salem

Evil Siren Names

For villains, monsters, sea witches, and Sirens that sailors genuinely should fear:

411. Blacktide
412. Bloodtide
413. Darkwave
414. Nightwave
415. Shadowtide
416. Stormbane
417. Deepbane
418. Voidsea
419. Dreadtide
420. Blackreef
421. Nightreef
422. Doomwave
423. Gravesong
424. Darkwater
425. Stormveil
426. Duskmere
427. Deathsong
428. Dreadwave
429. Blackwake
430. Nightwake

Note: The names above are primarily fantasy-style names or compounds, not traditional personal names with historical meanings.

Powerful Siren Names

A queen of the sea needs something stronger than a delicate ocean name.

431. Amphitrite
432. Thetis
433. Tethys
434. Thalassa
435. Persephone
436. Hecate
437. Athena
438. Hera
439. Artemis
440. Selene
441. Nyx
442. Circe
443. Medea
444. Morrigan
445. Morgana
446. Bellatrix
447. Valeria
448. Octavia
449. Zenobia
450. Andromeda
451. Cassiopeia
452. Calypso
453. Tempest
454. Electra
455. Rhea
456. Dione
457. Astraea
458. Callisto
459. Artemisia
460. Minerva

Cute Siren Girl Names

Not every Siren character needs to sink ships. These shorter and softer names work well for young characters, lighthearted fantasy, pets, and game avatars.

461. Nixie
462. Pearl
463. Coral
464. Coco
465. Luna
466. Mira
467. Isla
468. Ari
469. Lila
470. Mimi
471. Neri
472. Rina
473. Cora
474. Kaia
475. Lulu
476. Misty
477. Pippa
478. Skye
479. Cleo
480. Kiki

Fantasy Siren Names

The following names are creative fantasy constructions, not names we’re claiming have ancient historical meanings. They’re useful when originality matters more than mythology.

481. Aelira
482. Aqualira
483. Aquelle
484. Azurielle
485. Calyra
486. Calyssia
487. Coralith
488. Delmira
489. Elaris
490. Elarune
491. Elyssara
492. Ismeria
493. Lirae
494. Lyrissa
495. Lyravelle
496. Lyrisera
497. Marethia
498. Mariselle
499. Marivelle
500. Meloria
501. Meloryn
502. Mirelia
503. Naelira
504. Nerelle
505. Nerithia
506. Nerivelle
507. Nymira
508. Nymoria
509. Oceara
510. Oceanira
511. Oceandra
512. Ocelira
513. Orlissa
514. Selarina
515. Selmara
516. Serenya
517. Siralune
518. Sirenthia
519. Sirielle
520. Thalira
521. Thalyssa
522. Thalyssia
523. Tidelia
524. Vaelora
525. Virelia
526. Virelle
527. Zephyra
528. Zephyria
529. Coralisse
530. Lyrienne

Dark Fantasy Siren Names

These are also original or fantasy-style constructions intended for fictional characters rather than historical naming.

531. Abyssara
532. Noxara
533. Nyxara
534. Vespera
535. Velmora
536. Noctessa
537. Umbrielle
538. Duskara
539. Venomara
540. Morvella
541. Vexira
542. Malvessa
543. Noxira
544. Ravessia
545. Mortessa
546. Vexalia
547. Sableth
548. Voidara
549. Morvara
550. Dreadessa

That takes the collection beyond 500 names while keeping the explicitly invented names separate from historically established ones.

Siren Queen Names

For a ruler of an underwater kingdom, ancient coven, or dangerous island:

551. Queen Amphitrite
552. Queen Thalassa
553. Queen Calypso
554. Queen Ligeia
555. Queen Parthenope
556. Queen Nerissa
557. Queen Oceana
558. Queen Selene
559. Queen Vespera
560. Queen Seraphina
561. Queen Cassiopeia
562. Queen Isolde
563. Queen Morgana
564. Queen Thetis
565. Queen Nyxara
566. Queen Mariselle
567. Queen Sirenia
568. Queen Nerithia
569. Queen Thalyssa
570. Queen Oceanira

Siren Last Names

If you already have the perfect first name, a sea-inspired surname can complete it.

571. Tideborn
572. Seaborn
573. Deepwater
574. Moonwave
575. Stormsong
576. Wavesong
577. Reefborn
578. Blacktide
579. Seafoam
580. Deepcall
581. Songtide
582. Nightwave
583. Pearlwater
584. Stormreef
585. Sirensong
586. Oceanveil
587. Seawhisper
588. Tidecaller
589. Wavecrest
590. Moonreef
591. Stormwater
592. DeepSong
593. Silverwave
594. Nighttide
595. Moonwater
596. Darkreef
597. Pearlcrest
598. Mistwave
599. Seavale
600. Tidewhisper

Some combinations that sound especially natural for fantasy characters include:

• Ligeia Stormsong
• Nerissa Moonwave
• Calypso Tideborn
• Vespera Blacktide
• Thalira Oceanveil
• Mariselle Seawhisper
• Nyxara Darkreef
• Sirenia Silverwave
• Nerithia Tidecaller
• Selene Moonwater

How to Create Your Own Siren Name

You don’t have to use an existing name at all.

Creating one is fairly easy if you combine sounds associated with water with sounds associated with music, beauty, darkness, or magic.

Start with a sea-inspired element:

Mar, Mer, Ner, Thal, Oce, Aqua, Cor, Tide, Reef, Sir

Then experiment with flowing endings:

-ira, -elle, -issa, -ara, -yne, -oria, -essa, -ielle, -lune, -ith

For example:

Thal + ira = Thalira

Oce + ara = Oceara

Coral + ith = Coralith

Sir + ielle = Sirielle

Mar + iselle = Mariselle

For darker characters, English compounds work well:

Storm + Song = Stormsong

Night + Tide = Nighttide

Moon + Wave = Moonwave

Sea + Whisper = Seawhisper

Black + Reef = Blackreef

One rule is worth remembering: don’t make originality come at the expense of pronunciation.

If readers have to stop every time the character’s name appears to work out how it might be pronounced, the name can become distracting rather than memorable.

How to Choose the Right Siren Name

Start with the kind of Siren you’re creating.

If you’re writing something closely rooted in Greek mythology, use a documented Siren name such as Ligeia, Parthenope, Leucosia, Peisinoe, Aglaope, Molpe, or Thelxinoe.

For the familiar mermaid-like Siren, names such as Nerissa, Marina, Sirena, Ondine, Coralie, Calypso, and Oceana immediately create a watery atmosphere.

A dangerous villain may suit Nyx, Vesper, Tempest, Abyssara, Nyxara, Blacktide, or Stormveil.

And if you’re creating an entirely new fantasy world, you have much more freedom. Thalira, Nerithia, Mariselle, Sirenthia, Oceanira, and Lyravelle sound appropriately otherworldly without pretending to be names from ancient mythology.

Also consider where the name will appear.

A novel character needs a name readers can remember over hundreds of pages. A game character can get away with something more unusual. A pet name should probably be easy to call aloud. And if you’re considering one of these as an actual baby name, everyday pronunciation, spelling, cultural background, and established meaning deserve much more attention than fantasy appeal alone.

Siren vs. Mermaid: What’s the Difference?

The words are often used interchangeably today, but historically they’re not the same creature.

Siren	Mermaid
Origin strongly associated with Greek mythology	Appears in folklore across many cultures
Famous for irresistible song	Usually defined primarily by aquatic form
Ancient depictions often include bird features	Typically woman above the waist and fish below
Associated with danger to sailors	Can be helpful, neutral, romantic, or dangerous
Song is central to the myth	Singing varies by tradition

Modern fantasy has blended these traditions so thoroughly that a fish-tailed, singing Siren now feels completely normal.

That’s fine for fiction. It just shouldn’t be confused with the earliest Greek representation.

FAQs About Siren Names for Girls

What are some good Siren names for girls?

Some of the strongest choices are Ligeia, Parthenope, Sirena, Nerissa, Lorelei, Calypso, Ondine, Thalassa, Marina, Selene, Vesper, and Coralie. Ligeia and Parthenope have ancient Siren connections, while names such as Nerissa and Marina better fit the modern mermaid-like Siren.

What are the original Greek Siren names?

Ancient traditions differ, but names associated with the Sirens include Ligeia, Parthenope, Leucosia, Peisinoe, Aglaope, Thelxiepeia, Thelxinoe, Thelxiope, Molpe, and Aglaophonos.

What are the three Sirens’ names?

There isn’t one universally accepted trio.

One ancient tradition gives Parthenope, Ligeia, and Leucosia, while another tradition names Peisinoe, Aglaope, and Thelxiepeia. This is why different mythology references may provide different answers.

What girl name means Siren?

Sirena is one of the most direct modern choices associated with “Siren” or “mermaid.” If you specifically want the name of an actual mythological Siren rather than a name with a similar meaning, consider Ligeia, Parthenope, Leucosia, Aglaope, or Peisinoe.

What is the most beautiful Siren name?

Beauty is subjective, but Ligeia, Nerissa, Lorelei, Selene, Coralie, Seraphina, Calypso, and Ondine all have a particularly melodic quality. For a name with an authentic Siren connection, Ligeia is especially appealing because of its association with a clear or musical voice.

What are some dark female Siren names?

Try Nyx, Vesper, Raven, Tempest, Hecate, Belladonna, Umbra, Vespera, Nyxara, Abyssara, Blacktide, or Stormveil.

What are some rare Siren names?

For mythological choices, consider Leucosia, Thelxinoe, Thelxiepeia, Molpe, Psamathe, Cymodoce, and Callirhoe. For fantasy characters, Nerithia, Thalira, Sirenthia, Lyravelle, and Oceanira are less familiar options.

Is Calypso a Siren?

No. Calypso isn’t one of the Sirens in Greek mythology. She is a nymph best known from the Odyssey, where she keeps Odysseus on her island, Ogygia. Her sea connection and role in Odysseus’ story explain why she frequently appears on modern Siren and mermaid name lists.

Is Lorelei a Greek Siren?

No. Lorelei belongs to a later German tradition associated with the Rhine rather than ancient Greek mythology. The image of a beautiful woman whose singing leads sailors toward danger, however, makes Lorelei an excellent Siren-inspired name.

Are Sirens mermaids?

Not originally.

Ancient Greek Sirens were commonly depicted with a mixture of female and birdlike features, whereas mermaids have a woman’s upper body and a fish’s lower body. Later traditions gradually blended the two, producing the mermaid-like Siren familiar from modern books, games, television, and fantasy art.

What are good names for a Siren queen?

Amphitrite, Thalassa, Thetis, Calypso, Cassiopeia, Ligeia, Nerissa, Vespera, Sirenia, and Oceanira all work well. Amphitrite and Thalassa are particularly fitting when you want a grand Greek sea connection.

What are good Siren names for a fantasy character?

For an original fantasy character, try Aqualira, Mariselle, Nerithia, Oceanira, Sirenthia, Siralune, Thalira, Thalyssia, Lyravelle, or Virelia. These should be treated as creative fantasy names rather than ancient names with established historical meanings.

Final Thoughts

The best siren names for girls capture more than the ocean. They can suggest music, beauty, danger, mystery, moonlight, magic, or the irresistible pull at the heart of the Siren legend.

For an authentic Greek connection, Ligeia, Parthenope, Leucosia, Peisinoe, Aglaope, Molpe, and Thelxinoe are among the strongest choices.

For a modern mermaid-style Siren, Nerissa, Sirena, Marina, Lorelei, Ondine, Calypso, Coralie, and Oceana feel more immediately aquatic.

And when you’re building your own fantasy world, there’s no reason to be restricted to existing mythology. Names such as Thalira, Nerithia, Mariselle, Sirenthia, Oceanira, and Lyravelle let you create something distinctive while keeping the mysterious sound people expect from a Siren.

Ultimately, the right name depends on the creature behind it. A gentle sea spirit, seductive singer, ancient monster, and ruthless Siren queen shouldn’t necessarily sound alike—and with more than 500 ideas to explore, they don’t have to.