The Best Pegasus Names

Are you looking for the best, cutest, and most beautiful Pegasus names? Maybe you’re writing a fantasy novel with a Pegasus character, and you don’t want to name your Pegasus just “Pegasus”? Or then you just want to know what kind of names Pegasi have?

You have come to the right place. First, I’m going to share some general information on Pegasus names, and what makes them different from unicorn names. Then, I will list the 100 best Pegasus names from A to Z. The meaning of each name will be explained as well.

What Is the Difference Between Pegasus Names and Unicorn Names?

The names of unicorns and pegasi have many things in common. Unicorn names are gender-neutral; there are no separate female and male names because all unicorns can use all unicorn names. The same applies to Pegasus names; they are gender-neutral too. That’s why we don’t have separate lists for male and female names; you can pick up any name on the list for your Pegasus.

Some unicorn names are based on Greek mythology. When it comes to the names of pegasi, most of them have a Greek origin. That’s because the origin of Pegasus is in Greek mythology. You might be familiar with many names on the list because you know them from Greek mythology. Some famous Pegasus names are also unicorn names.

Have fun finding your favorite Pegasus name!

Top 100 Pegasus Names with Meaning

A

Aella – “Whirlwind”

Aerion – “Son of the air” evoking the celestial nature of a pegasus.

Aero – “Of the sky”

Ajax – “Eagle”

Amethyst – A purple gemstone

Andromeda – The daughter of Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, a constellation and a galaxy.

Angel – Messenger of God

Artemis – The goddess of wild animals, hunting, the Moon, and chastity in Greek mythology.

Astra – “Star” (Greek)

Astraea – The Greek goddess of justice, a name that implies nobility and purity.

Astro – “Of the stars”

Athena – The goddess of war and wisdom in Greek mythology.

Ava – “Like a bird” (Latin origin)

B

Bibiana – “Alive”

C

Callista – “Most beautiful”

Calypso – “She who hides”

Cassia – “Cinnamon”

Cassiopeia – The mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology. Cassiopeia is also a constellation.

Celandine – “Swallow bird”

Celia – “Heavenly” (Latin origin)

Cloud – An English name with a hippie vibe. Cloud is a great name for Pegasus because of its association with the sky.

Cygnus – The Latin word for swan, a bird often associated with celestial beauty and transformation.

D

Dion – The name comes from Dionysus, the god of grape harvesting and wine in Greek mythology.

Dorothea – “Gift of God”

Draco – “Dragon”, “snake”. Draco Malfoy is one of the characters in the Harry Potter novels.

E

Echo – “Reflected sound”

Electra – “Shining”

Elpida – “Hope”

Emerald – A green gemstone

Esmeralda – “Emerald”

Ezio – “Eagle”

F

Felipe – “Lover of horses” (Latin origin)

Felix – “Happy”, “lucky” (Latin origin)

Filipe – “Lover of horses” (Latin origin)

Filipina – “Lover of horses”

Flip – “Lover of horses”

G

Galatea – “White as milk”

H

Harmonia – “Harmony”, goddess of harmony in Greek mythology.

Helios – “Sun”

Hermione – “Messenger”. One of the main characters in the Harry Potter novels is Hermione Granger.

Hesper – “Evening star”

Hesperia – “Evening star”

Hesperos – “Evening star”

Hippocrates – “Horse power”

Hippolyta – “Horse let loose”

Hippolytus – “Horse let loose”

I

Icarus – “The one who reaches the sky”. A character in Greek mythology.

Indigo – “Indian dye”, a deep blue/purple color.

Ilma – “Air” (Finnish)

Iria – “Rainbow”

Iris – “Rainbow

J

Jace – “Healing”

Jacinda – “Hyacinth”

K

Kassandra – “Shining upon men”

Kassia – “Pure”

Kyra – “Lady”

L

Larissa – “Cheerful”

Lilika – “Lily flower”

Lotus – “Lotus flower”

Luna – “The Moon” (Latin origin)

Lyra – “Lyre”, also a constellation

Lyris – “Lyre”

M

Magus – “Magician”

Mariposa – “Butterfly” (Latin origin)

Melina – “Honey”

Melody – “Song”

N

Nella – “Bright”, “shining”

Nephele – “Cloudy”

Nerissa – “Sea nymph”

Nova – “New” (Latin), a bright star

Nyx – The Greek goddess of the night, a fitting name for a creature that soars through darkness.

O

Odele – “Song”

Orion – “Rising in the sky”, also a constellation

P

Pandora – “All gifted”. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first mortal woman. She opened the box she was not supposed to open.

Pangiota – “Holy”

Pelagia – “Of the sea”

Phaedra – “Bright”

Philipp – “Lover of horses”

Philippa – “Lover of horses”

Philippos – “Lover of horses”

Phoebe – “Shining one”

Phoenix – “Dark red”. Phoenix is also a mythical bird that is reborn and rises from the ashes in cycles.

Q

Qamra – “The Moon”

R

Rhoda – “Rose”

S

Selene – “The Moon”

Sirius – “Dog Star”. Sirius Black is one of the characters in the Harry Potter novels.

Spiro – “Basket” (Greek)

T

Thea – “Gift of God”

Theo – “Divine gift”

Theodora – “Divine gift”

Timandra – “Honoring man”

Triton – “God of the sea”

U

Urania – “Heavenly”

Urian – “From heaven”

V

Vanessa – “Butterfly”

Venus – This name has a Latin origin. Venus is the goddess of love in Roman mythology. Of course, Venus is also a planet.

Vega – “Star” (Latin origin)

X

Xanthippos – “Yellow horse”

Xena – “Welcoming”, “hospitable”. Xena is also known as the name of the main character of the 1990s TV series Xena: Warrior Princess.

Xenia – “Hospitable”

Z

Zephyr – “West wind”

Zephyra – “West wind”

Zeus – The highest god in Greek mythology, whom Pegasus loyally served.

What Is Your Favorite Pegasus Name?

Many Pegasus names are related to the sky and flying because Pegasus is a winged horse. Most Pegasus names have a Greek origin and a mythical feel.

My favorite Pegasus name is no doubt Hippolyta, which is also a unicorn name. There is something wild and joyful in this name, even in the meaning of the name, which is “horse let loose”.

What do you think of these Pegasus names? Did you find a favorite Pegasus name on the list? Please let me know which name you liked the most!