Names That Mean Colourful

I’ve always thought a name should feel like something, not just sound like something. When I stumbled down the rabbit hole of “colourful” names, I realized how many cultures have quietly tucked shades of red, gold, and rainbow into their words for people. So I put together this list — part research, part obsession — for anyone hunting for a name that’s as vivid as the personality it’s meant to carry.

What Are Names That Mean Colourful?

These are names rooted in words for colour, brightness, painting, dye, or the rainbow itself. Some come straight from the word “colour” in another language; others are poetic — like a name that literally means “spring flowers” or “painted sky.” I’ll admit, some of my favorites on this list aren’t obvious at first glance, and that’s exactly what makes them fun.

Boy Names That Mean Colourful

• Iro – colour (Japanese)
• Rion – yellowish (Greek-inspired)
• Kiran – ray of light
• Roshan – bright, luminous
• Bahram – Persian fire/light deity
• Ziv – radiance, brightness
• Or – light (Hebrew)
• Rangi – sky, colour (Maori)
• Basil – royal (often linked to rich green/purple)
• Aurelio – golden
• Chandan – sandalwood, fragrant gold hue
• Indrajit – conqueror linked to rainbow-god Indra
• Verde – green (Italian/Spanish surname-style)
• Aurelius – golden one
• Kanak – gold
• Suvarna – golden, well-coloured
• Rion Ray – light-bearer
• Zafar – victory, often tied to bright banners
• Sunder – beautiful, vividly handsome
• Amber – fossilized golden resin
• Blaze – fire, burst of colour
• Rosso – red (Italian)
• Boden – shelter, sometimes linked to “bright” roots
• Iolas – violet flower
• Hue – shade or tint (English word-name)
• Nilesh – lord of blue/indigo
• Rojas – reddish (Spanish surname)
• Coral – vivid reef pink-orange

Girl Names That Mean Colourful

• Iris – rainbow (Greek goddess of the rainbow)
• Rangina – colourful (Persian/Pashto)
• Chitra – bright, colourful, picture-like
• Roshni – light, brightness
• Alisha – protected, often tied to radiant beauty
• Amara – eternal, sometimes linked to amber tones
• Zora – dawn, golden light
• Bianca – white, but often used for luminous tones
• Aurora – dawn, colourful sky
• Kiran – ray of light (unisex)
• Rani – queen, regal colour
• Verena – true, sometimes linked to green/spring
• Suvarna – golden
• Ivory – pale luminous shade
• Coral – vivid pink-orange
• Scarlett – bright red
• Xochitl – flower, vivid bloom (Nahuatl)
• Marigold – golden-orange flower
• Sienna – reddish-brown earth tone
• Violet – purple flower
• Rosalind – pretty rose, rosy hue
• Fuchsia – vivid pink-purple flower
• Hazel – warm brown-green
• Jade – green gemstone
• Saffron – golden-orange spice hue
• Cerise – cherry red (French)
• Rainelle – rainbow-inspired coined name

Unisex Names That Mean Colourful

• Rio – river, sometimes stylized after “vivid” landscapes
• Sunny – bright, sunlit
• Sky – wide, colourful expanse
• Indigo – deep blue-violet
• Iris – rainbow
• Kiran – ray of light
• Rowan – little redhead, red tree
• Coral – reef pink-orange
• Rain – often paired with rainbow imagery
• Cove – tranquil colourful shoreline
• Ash – smoky grey tone
• Storm – dramatic changing skies
• Wren – small, vividly marked bird
• Blaze – flame-bright
• Lark – cheerful, bright-toned bird
• Aspen – golden-leafed tree
• Cyan – blue-green shade
• Vale – colourful valley
• Fawn – soft golden-brown
• Ocean – deep blue vividness
• Ren – lotus, associated with pink bloom
• Reed – tall green marsh plant
• Sage – soft green herb
• Marlowe – driftwood, muted colour tones
• Perry – pear-tree, greenish fruit
• River – flowing, reflecting colour
• Phoenix – fiery, rebirth in flame colours

Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Colourful

• Sunny – bright and cheerful
• Sky – open, colourful expanse
• Indigo – rich blue-violet
• Rio – vivid, river-associated
• Coral – reef-toned pink-orange
• Rain – linked to rainbows
• Aspen – golden-leaved tree
• Wren – colourful little bird
• Ash – smoky-grey
• Storm – shifting, dramatic sky colours
• Blaze – fire-bright
• Cove – colourful shoreline
• Ren – lotus-pink associations
• Marlowe – muted driftwood tones
• Reed – green marsh plant
• Sage – soft green
• Fawn – golden-brown
• Iris – rainbow
• Kiran – ray of light
• Lark – bright bird
• Cyan – blue-green
• Ocean – deep vivid blue
• Phoenix – flame-coloured
• River – reflective, ever-changing
• Sunbeam – radiant golden light
• Meadow – vivid green field
• Petal – bright flower fragment

Last Names (Surnames) That Mean Colourful

• Rojas – reddish (Spanish)
• Rosso – red (Italian)
• Verde – green (Italian/Spanish)
• Bianchi – white (Italian)
• Blanco – white (Spanish)
• Braun – brown (German)
• Weiss – white (German)
• Schwarz – black (German)
• Roth – red (German)
• Green – vivid green (English)
• Brown – earthy tone (English)
• Gold – golden hue (English)
• Silver – shimmering grey (English)
• Grau – grey (German)
• Rousseau – redhead-derived (French)
• Leblanc – the white one (French)
• Lenoir – the black one (French)
• Fiore – flower, often bright-toned (Italian)
• Oro – gold (Italian/Spanish)
• Dorado – golden (Spanish)
• Castaño – chestnut brown (Spanish)
• Grigio – grey (Italian)
• Azul – blue (Spanish, used as surname-style)
• Vermilion – bright red-orange (English word-surname)
• Scarlet – vivid red (English)
• Gray – muted colour tone (English)
• Amaral – amber-linked (Portuguese)

Baby Names That Mean Colourful

• Iris – rainbow
• Kiran – ray of light
• Roshni – brightness
• Chitra – colourful, picture-like
• Rangi – sky, colour
• Sunny – cheerful, bright
• Marigold – golden flower
• Coral – reef-pink
• Rosalind – rosy
• Jade – green gem
• Hazel – warm brown-green
• Amber – golden resin
• Violet – purple bloom
• Saffron – golden-orange
• Ren – lotus-pink
• Aurora – colourful dawn
• Wren – bright bird
• Sienna – earthy red-brown
• Basil – rich herb-green
• Ziv – radiance
• Or – light
• Zora – golden dawn
• Fawn – golden-brown
• Rio – vivid
• Petal – flower fragment
• Cyan – blue-green
• Blaze – fiery brightness

Cute Names That Mean Colourful

• Poppy – bright red flower
• Rosie – rosy, pink-toned
• Coral – soft reef pink
• Marigold – cheerful gold flower
• Sunny – warm and bright
• Wren – tiny colourful bird
• Peaches – soft orange-pink
• Berry – deep juicy tones
• Fawn – gentle golden-brown
• Lulu – playful, often paired with bright imagery
• Coco – rich brown, cocoa tone
• Bibi – bright, lively nickname style
• Pixie – whimsical, colourful sprite
• Tulip – vivid spring flower
• Daisy – bright white-yellow bloom
• Honey – warm golden tone
• Cherry – deep red fruit
• Blossom – flowering brightness
• Ruby – deep red gem
• Sky – open blue brightness
• Star – twinkling brightness
• Sunbeam – golden ray
• Petal – flower fragment
• Rainbow – full spectrum of colour
• Buttercup – cheerful yellow flower
• Clementine – bright orange citrus
• Marmalade – warm orange hue

Aesthetic Names That Mean Colourful

• Seraphine – fiery, angelic glow
• Ondine – shimmering water tones
• Aurelia – golden
• Celestine – heavenly, luminous
• Wisteria – soft purple bloom
• Marlowe – muted, artistic tone
• Lumen – unit of light, radiance
• Solene – sunlike
• Opaline – opal shimmer, multi-hued
• Iolanthe – violet flower
• Azura – sky blue
• Coraline – coral-inspired
• Verity – often paired with green/spring imagery
• Sable – deep black-brown
• Amaranth – deep reddish-purple flower
• Cerulean – deep sky blue
• Ivory – pale luminous shade
• Marigold – golden bloom
• Rosalind – rosy
• Wren – softly coloured bird
• Sunniva – gift of the sun
• Elowen – elm, nature-toned
• Larkspur – vivid blue-purple flower
• Mireille – admirable, often linked to shimmer
• Opaline – iridescent
• Cassia – golden-brown spice
• Vesper – evening glow

Unique Names That Mean Colourful

• Rangi – sky and colour (Maori)
• Chitrangada – colourfully adorned
• Varnika – colourful, artistic (Sanskrit)
• Renkon – lotus root, layered colour (Japanese-inspired)
• Zahavi – golden (Hebrew)
• Kianu – cool breeze, sometimes tied to ocean hues
• Opalina – iridescent shimmer
• Iridian – rainbow-like
• Alazne – miracle, often paired with bright imagery
• Roane – red-haired, in Gaelic tradition
• Ilira – free, sometimes linked to bright freedom imagery
• Zafira – victorious, blue sapphire tones
• Tirzah – pleasantness, cypress green
• Junie – youthful, bright summer feel
• Ondine – water spirit shimmer
• Elior – my light is God (Hebrew)
• Ravi – sun (Sanskrit)
• Aroha – love, often linked to warm tones
• Ishaan – the sun
• Suryaa – sun, radiant gold
• Marisol – sea and sun
• Solaris – sun-related
• Firuze – turquoise (Turkish/Persian)
• Zumurrud – emerald
• Yakut – ruby (Arabic/Turkish)
• Lal – ruby, red (Persian/Urdu)
• Neelam – sapphire, deep blue

Similar Names That Mean Colourful

• Chroma – colour itself (Greek root)
• Chromia – variant, colour-bearer
• Hue – tint or shade
• Tinta – dye, colour (Spanish/Italian)
• Tint – shade variation
• Varna – colour (Sanskrit)
• Rang – colour (Hindi/Urdu/Persian)
• Rangeen – colourful (Hindi/Urdu)
• Renkli – colourful (Turkish)
• Farbig – colourful (German)
• Colore – colour (Italian)
• Couleur – colour (French)
• Kolor – colour (Polish)
• Iro – colour (Japanese)
• Saek – colour (Thai-inspired)
• Sekai – often confused, meaning “world,” paired here for its bright imagery
• Boya – dye, paint (Turkish)
• Rong – colour (Chinese, Mandarin: “róng” tone-dependent)
• Cai – colour, vividness (Chinese)
• Vernal – spring-toned, fresh colour
• Prisma – prism, rainbow-split light

English Names That Mean Colourful

• Scarlett – vivid red
• Violet – purple
• Hazel – warm brown-green
• Amber – golden
• Ruby – deep red gem
• Jade – green gem
• Rose – pink bloom
• Coral – reef pink-orange
• Ivory – pale glow
• Sienna – reddish-brown
• Iris – rainbow
• Marigold – golden flower
• Sunny – bright
• Blaze – fiery
• Gray – muted tone
• Auburn – reddish-brown
• Cherry – deep red
• Poppy – bright red flower
• Olive – muted green
• Fern – soft green
• Clay – earthy tone
• Meadow – vivid green
• Sky – open blue
• Storm – shifting grey-blue
• Dawn – colourful sunrise
• Star – twinkling brightness
• Bay – rich reddish-brown

Spanish Names That Mean Colourful

• Rosalinda – pretty rose
• Esmeralda – emerald green
• Azul – blue
• Oro – gold
• Rojo – red (word-name style)
• Dorado – golden
• Aurora – dawn
• Coral – reef pink
• Iris – rainbow
• Perla – pearl shimmer
• Marisol – sea and sun
• Solana – sunny
• Amapola – poppy flower
• Violeta – violet
• Jacinta – hyacinth, purple bloom
• Naranja – orange (word-name style)
• Verónica – often linked to true image, spring green
• Rosario – rosary, rose-toned
• Luz – light
• Estrella – star
• Alba – dawn
• Celeste – sky blue
• Bermeja – reddish
• Dorada – golden (feminine)
• Ámbar – amber
• Rubí – ruby
• Jade – green gem

Chinese Names That Mean Colourful

• Cai (彩) – colourful, multicoloured
• Hong (红) – red
• Lan (蓝) – blue
• Lv (绿) – green
• Jin (金) – gold
• Zi (紫) – purple
• Cui (翠) – emerald green, kingfisher blue
• Xia (霞) – rosy clouds, sunset glow
• Hui (辉) – radiance, splendor
• Yan (艳) – bright, colourful, gorgeous
• Rong (荣) – flourishing, glory
• Mei (美) – beautiful, often linked to vivid beauty
• Feng (凤) – phoenix, associated with rich plumage
• Lian (莲) – lotus, pink-hued bloom
• Yun (云) – cloud, painted sky
• Qing (青) – blue-green
• Ju (菊) – chrysanthemum, golden bloom
• Xiu (秀) – elegant, radiant
• Li (丽) – beautiful, gorgeous
• Jing (锦) – brocade, richly coloured fabric
• Tao (桃) – peach blossom pink
• Yu (玉) – jade
• Zhen (珍) – precious, pearl-like shimmer
• Wan (婉) – graceful, gentle glow
• Bao (宝) – treasure, jewel-toned
• Xue (雪) – snow, pure white
• Fen (芬) – fragrant, blossoming colour

Japanese Names That Mean Colourful

• Iro (色) – colour
• Akane – deep red, madder pink
• Momo – peach pink
• Sakura – cherry blossom pink
• Midori – green
• Aoi – blue, hollyhock flower
• Kin – gold
• Rin – dignified, sometimes linked to cool blue
• Hana – flower, colourful bloom
• Sora – sky
• Niji – rainbow
• Kaede – maple, autumn colours
• Sumire – violet flower
• Yuki – snow, pure white
• Beni – crimson red
• Kohaku – amber
• Shion – aster flower, purple tones
• Tsubaki – camellia, deep red bloom
• Ran – orchid
• Kikyo – bellflower, blue-violet
• Hikari – light, radiance
• Asagi – light blue-green
• Murasaki – purple
• Kuro – black
• Shiro – white
• Momiji – autumn maple colours
• Rui – dignified, sometimes linked to jewel tones

Egyptian Names That Mean Colourful

• Nefer – beautiful, radiant
• Khepri – rising sun, golden light
• Ra – sun god, golden radiance
• Aten – sun disk
• Hathor – linked with turquoise and gold imagery
• Bastet – often depicted in vivid gold and green
• Isis – associated with rich jewel tones
• Nut – star-filled, colourful sky
• Amara – eternal, sometimes tied to golden light (used in Egyptian-inspired naming)
• Tuya – linked to radiant royal imagery
• Sesen – lotus flower
• Neferu – beautiful ones
• Khonsu – moon-associated silvery glow
• Amunet – hidden radiance
• Merit – beloved, often paired with golden imagery
• Kiya – linked to monkey/radiant imagery in royal records
• Sekhmet – fiery, associated with red-gold power
• Wadjet – linked to green, cobra goddess
• Anuket – flowing river colours
• Tefnut – moisture, linked to rainbow mist
• Shu – air and light
• Nekhbet – vulture goddess, white-gold plumage
• Serqet – linked to amber-toned imagery
• Ptah – creator, associated with craft and colour
• Renenutet – linked to harvest gold
• Hapi – Nile god, linked to lush green fertility
• Maat – truth, associated with feather colours

French Names That Mean Colourful

• Violette – violet
• Rosalie – rosy
• Azure – sky blue
• Doré – golden
• Aurore – dawn
• Coralie – coral-toned
• Perle – pearl shimmer
• Améthyste – amethyst purple
• Émeraude – emerald green
• Rubis – ruby red
• Cerise – cherry red
• Iris – rainbow
• Céleste – sky blue
• Fleur – flower, colourful bloom
• Soleil – sun, golden light
• Bleu – blue
• Rouge – red
• Vert – green
• Jaune – yellow
• Argent – silver
• Or – gold
• Grise – grey
• Blanche – white
• Noire – black
• Marine – deep sea blue
• Lilas – lilac purple
• Pêche – peach

Greek Names That Mean Colourful

• Iris – rainbow, goddess of the rainbow
• Chloris – goddess of flowers and spring colour
• Chryseis – golden one
• Chrysanthos – golden flower
• Anthea – flowery, blossom-bright
• Xanthe – golden yellow
• Rhoda – rose
• Melina – honey-coloured
• Ianthe – violet flower
• Rhodanthe – rose flower
• Erythros – red root-word
• Kyanos – deep blue (root of “cyan”)
• Glaukos – blue-grey, gleaming
• Porphyra – royal purple
• Chrysander – golden man
• Aeliana – sunlike
• Helia – sun-related
• Selene – moon, silvery glow
• Thalia – blooming, festive brightness
• Chryseis – gold-toned maiden
• Roxane – bright, dawn-like
• Zosime – lively, vivid
• Iole – violet-coloured
• Kalliope – beautiful-voiced, often linked to vivid art
• Doxa – glory, radiant splendor
• Photine – light-bearer
• Aithra – bright sky

Italian Names That Mean Colourful

• Aurora – dawn
• Viola – violet
• Rosa – rose
• Bianca – white
• Aurelia – golden
• Fiorella – little flower
• Smeralda – emerald
• Perla – pearl
• Celeste – sky blue
• Rubina – ruby-toned
• Dorotea – gift, often paired with golden imagery
• Argento – silver
• Oro – gold
• Verde – green
• Rosso – red
• Azzurro – sky blue
• Giallo – yellow
• Grigio – grey
• Nero – black
• Bianco – white
• Corallo – coral
• Ambra – amber
• Topazio – topaz golden
• Zaffiro – sapphire blue
• Fiamma – flame
• Iride – iris, rainbow
• Luce – light

Latin Names That Mean Colourful

• Aurelia – golden
• Flavia – golden-yellow, blonde
• Roseus – rosy
• Viridis – green
• Coeruleus – sky blue
• Aurum – gold
• Argentum – silver
• Rubeus – red
• Purpura – purple
• Candida – bright, pure white
• Lucia – light
• Stella – star
• Chroma – colour (Greek-Latin blend)
• Iris – rainbow
• Fulvus – tawny gold
• Croceus – saffron-coloured
• Niveus – snow-white
• Ater – deep black
• Viola – violet
• Luteus – golden-yellow
• Ignis – fire-toned
• Aeneus – bronze-coloured
• Rosalind – gentle horse, rosy
• Vitrum – glass-shimmer
• Marmoreus – marble-toned
• Solaris – sun-related
• Lux – light

Roman Names That Mean Colourful

• Aurelius – golden
• Flavius – golden-haired
• Rufus – red-haired
• Fulvia – tawny gold
• Claudia – often paired with soft, pale imagery
• Camilla – linked to bright, noble tones
• Aurelia – golden
• Lucius – light
• Candidus – bright white
• Rubellius – reddish
• Viridianus – green-toned
• Purpureus – purple-robed
• Argentia – silver
• Croceus – saffron
• Marcella – often paired with warrior-bronze imagery
• Livia – bluish-grey, olive-toned
• Octavia – often linked to autumnal gold
• Cornelia – horn-coloured amber
• Julius – youthful, sometimes linked to summer brightness
• Faustina – lucky, radiant
• Valeria – strong, vivid
• Domitia – often tied to rich imagery
• Aemilia – rival, sometimes linked to bright ambition
• Cassia – golden-brown spice
• Antonia – often linked to rich, warm tones
• Drusilla – strong, sometimes tied to deep colour lore
• Priscilla – ancient, often linked to timeless gold

Names That Mean Rainbow or Colourful

• Iris – Greek goddess of the rainbow
• Kesha – linked to rainbow imagery in some traditions
• Niji – rainbow (Japanese)
• Anuenue – rainbow (Hawaiian)
• Qeetu – colourful, in some indigenous naming traditions
• Rangeen – colourful (Hindi/Urdu)
• Kaamani – rainbow-linked in Polynesian tradition
• Meli – often paired with vivid honey-gold tones
• Rimon – pomegranate, richly coloured fruit
• Iridessa – coined, rainbow-inspired
• Colori – Italian plural for colours, used as a name
• Zohra – shining, bright like Venus
• Bow – short for rainbow, playful name
• Prisma – prism, light-split rainbow
• Chroma – colour itself
• Rangoli – colourful floor art (Indian tradition)
• Hue – shade, tint
• Tinsel – shimmering multicoloured shine
• Opaline – iridescent, rainbow-like sheen
• Aurora – colourful dawn skies
• Halo – ring of light and colour
• Solstice – shifting light, seasonal colour
• Prism – rainbow-splitting light
• Nebula – swirling cosmic colours
• Zohar – radiance, splendor (Hebrew)
• Kaleido – short coined form from “kaleidoscope”
• Iridian – rainbow-hued

Pet Names That Mean Colourful

• Rio – vivid, lively
• Coral – soft reef pink
• Ginger – warm orange-red
• Peaches – soft orange-pink
• Rusty – reddish-brown
• Cocoa – rich brown
• Copper – warm orange-brown
• Amber – golden
• Blaze – fiery bright
• Sunny – cheerful and bright
• Skittles – playful, multicoloured
• Rainbow – full spectrum
• Jade – green
• Ruby – deep red
• Indigo – deep blue-violet
• Sable – deep black-brown
• Marble – swirled multi-tone
• Patches – multicoloured coat
• Domino – black-and-white contrast
• Freckles – speckled, multicoloured
• Buttercup – bright yellow
• Tiger – striped, vivid orange
• Panda – bold black-and-white
• Cinder – smoky grey
• Storm – shifting grey-blue
• Pepper – speckled dark tone
• Snowy – pure white

Nature-Inspired Colourful Names

I like this category best — names borrowed straight from things that are naturally vivid, no translation needed.

• Meadow – vivid green field
• Willow – soft green-grey tree
• Aspen – golden autumn leaves
• Fern – deep green frond
• Sequoia – rich red-brown bark
• Clover – bright green leaf
• Heather – purple moor bloom
• Poppy – vivid red flower
• Lily – pure white bloom
• Dahlia – richly layered bloom colours
• Zinnia – bold multicoloured flower
• Marigold – golden-orange bloom
• Cypress – deep evergreen
• Cedar – warm reddish wood tone
• Amber – fossilized golden resin
• Coral – reef pink-orange
• Opal – shimmering multi-hued stone
• Garnet – deep red gem
• Topaz – golden gem
• Sapphire – deep blue gem
• Peridot – bright green gem
• Citrine – golden-yellow gem
• Rosewood – reddish-brown timber
• Saffron – golden spice
• Sienna – earthy red-brown
• Umber – warm brown pigment
• Ochre – golden-brown earth tone

Mythology-Inspired Colourful Names

• Iris – Greek rainbow goddess
• Helios – Greek sun god, golden light
• Eos – Greek dawn goddess, rosy sky
• Freyja – Norse goddess, linked to golden tears
• Bragi – Norse god of poetry, linked to vivid inspiration
• Amaterasu – Japanese sun goddess, radiant light
• Ishtar – Mesopotamian goddess, linked to rich jewel tones
• Xochiquetzal – Aztec flower goddess, vivid bloom
• Oshun – Yoruba river goddess, linked to gold and honey
• Saraswati – linked to white-lotus purity and colour
• Lakshmi – linked to gold and lotus-pink imagery
• Indra – Hindu god linked to the rainbow and storms
• Chalchiuhtlicue – Aztec water goddess, turquoise imagery
• Belenus – Celtic sun god, radiant gold
• Brigid – Celtic goddess linked to fire’s glow
• Aine – Irish goddess of summer, sunlight
• Mielikki – Finnish forest goddess, green woodland
• Xolotl – Aztec god linked to fire and lightning colours
• Huitzilopochtli – Aztec sun and war god, fiery red-gold

FAQs

What name literally means “colourful”?

Names like Chitra (Sanskrit), Cai (Chinese), and Rangeen (Hindi/Urdu) translate directly to “colourful” or “multicoloured.”

Is Iris a name that means rainbow?

Yes — Iris comes from the Greek goddess of the rainbow and is one of the most classic “rainbow” names in Western use.

What is a unisex name that means bright or colourful?

Sunny, Sky, Indigo, and Kiran all work well as gender-neutral choices tied to brightness or colour.

Are there Japanese names that mean colour?

Yes — Iro directly means “colour,” while names like Aoi (blue), Midori (green), and Momo (peach) reference specific shades.

What’s a good pet name that means colourful?

Rio, Coral, Skittles, and Rainbow are all popular, playful choices for vividly marked pets.

Do any surnames mean colourful?

Yes — surnames like Rojas (reddish), Verde (green), and Rosso (red) come directly from colour words in Spanish and Italian.

What’s a mythology name linked to colour?

Iris (Greek rainbow goddess), Eos (Greek dawn, rosy skies), and Amaterasu (Japanese sun goddess) are strong mythological options.