Ancient Chinese mythology is rich with gods, legendary heroes, and mystical creatures. Names like Nuwa, Fuxi, and Zhurong carry history, power, and deep meaning.
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Choosing a Chinese mythology name is more than unique – it connects your child to stories of wisdom, courage, and divine protection. In this guide, we’ve curated 140+ baby names from ancient Chinese myths, perfect for boys and girls.
Chinese Mythology Baby Names for Boys & Girls
| Sr. No | Name | Gender | Meaning / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuwa | F | Goddess who created humans and repaired the sky |
| 2 | Fuxi | M | Culture hero and creator of humanity, brother of Nuwa |
| 3 | Zhurong | M | God of fire |
| 4 | Gonggong | M | Water god, associated with floods |
| 5 | Chang’e | F | Goddess of the moon |
| 6 | Houyi | M | Legendary archer who shot down nine suns |
| 7 | Jade | F | Inspired by the Jade Emperor |
| 8 | Yao | M | Legendary wise emperor |
| 9 | Shun | M | Legendary emperor known for virtue |
| 10 | Xiwangmu | F | Queen Mother of the West, goddess of immortality |
| 11 | Lei Gong | M | God of thunder |
| 12 | Dian Mu | F | Goddess of lightning |
| 13 | Ba Xian | F/M | Eight immortals of Chinese mythology |
| 14 | Han Xiang | M | One of the Eight Immortals |
| 15 | Lu Dongbin | M | Immortal, scholar, and deity of wisdom |
| 16 | He Xiangu | F | Female immortal associated with health and longevity |
| 17 | Zhang Guolao | M | Immortal known for magic and eccentricity |
| 18 | Li Tieguai | M | Immortal known for iron crutch and healing powers |
| 19 | Lan Caihe | F/M | Immortal representing youth and joy |
| 20 | Han Zhongli | M | God of alchemy and immortality |
| 21 | Sun Wukong | M | Monkey King, legendary trickster and hero |
| 22 | Zhu Bajie | M | Pigsy, companion of Sun Wukong |
| 23 | Sha Wujing | M | Sandy, loyal companion of Sun Wukong |
| 24 | Guanyin | F | Goddess of mercy and compassion |
| 25 | Erlang Shen | M | God with a third eye, known for justice |
| 26 | Nezha | M | Child deity, protector and warrior |
| 27 | Yang Jian | M | Heroic figure, another name for Erlang Shen |
| 28 | Xuan Wu | M | God of the north and water, also a tortoise deity |
| 29 | Ao Guang | M | Dragon King of the East Sea |
| 30 | Longmu | F | Mother of dragons, nurturer |
| 31 | Yinglong | M | Winged dragon deity |
| 32 | Fuxi Nuwa | F/M | Combined creator figures |
| 33 | Hongjunlaozu | M | Supreme immortal, founder of Daoism |
| 34 | Pangu | M | Primordial being who created the world |
| 35 | Kunlun | M/F | Deity associated with Kunlun mountain |
| 36 | Xiangliu | M | Nine-headed poisonous snake monster |
| 37 | Bai Ze | M | Mythical beast with knowledge of spirits |
| 38 | Fenghuang | F | Mythical phoenix, symbol of virtue |
| 39 | Qilin | M/F | Mythical hooved creature, symbol of good luck |
| 40 | Houtu | F | Earth goddess and protector of soil |
| 41 | Gong Gong | M | Water god associated with floods |
| 42 | Jingwei | F | Bird who tried to fill the sea with stones |
| 43 | Lei Shen | M | Another name for god of thunder |
| 44 | Leizu | F | Goddess who discovered silk |
| 45 | Hou Tu | F | Earth goddess |
| 46 | Tu Di Gong | M | Earth god of local communities |
| 47 | Zao Jun | M | Kitchen god |
| 48 | Guan Yu | M | Deified general known for loyalty and bravery |
| 49 | Yue Lao | M | God of love and marriage |
| 50 | Mazu | F | Goddess of the sea |
| 51 | Xiang Yu | M | Legendary war hero |
| 52 | He Bo | M | River god |
| 53 | Nu Ba | F | River goddess |
| 54 | Yan Wang | M | King of the underworld |
| 55 | Meng Po | F | Goddess of forgetfulness in the afterlife |
| 56 | Dongyue Dadi | M | God of Mount Tai, overseer of souls |
| 57 | Baisha Mu | F | Protective female deity |
| 58 | Shennong | M | God of agriculture and medicine |
| 59 | Hou Tu | F | Earth deity |
| 60 | Fuxi Nuwa | F/M | Creator couple |
| 61 | Chi You | M | Legendary warrior deity |
| 62 | Leizu | F | Goddess of sericulture |
| 63 | Zhang Fei | M | Deified warrior |
| 64 | Sun Quan | M | Legendary emperor and hero |
| 65 | Guan Yin | F | Goddess of compassion |
| 66 | Taiyi | M | Supreme deity of heaven |
| 67 | Zao Jun | M | Kitchen deity |
| 68 | Feng Po Po | F | Goddess of wind |
| 69 | Ao Lie | M | Dragon prince |
| 70 | Yinglong | M | Winged dragon deity |
| 71 | Bai Ze | M | Mythical creature with knowledge of spirits |
| 72 | Long Mu | F | Dragon mother |
| 73 | Xiang Liu | M | Nine-headed serpent |
| 74 | Gui Xian | M | Spirit guardian |
| 75 | Lu Dongbin | M | Daoist immortal |
| 76 | Zhongli Quan | M | Daoist immortal |
| 77 | Li Tieguai | M | Daoist immortal |
| 78 | Han Xiang | M | Daoist immortal |
| 79 | Lan Caihe | F/M | Daoist immortal |
| 80 | He Xiangu | F | Daoist immortal |
| 81 | Zhang Guolao | M | Daoist immortal |
| 82 | Sun Wukong | M | Monkey King, trickster hero |
| 83 | Zhu Bajie | M | Pigsy, companion of Sun Wukong |
| 84 | Sha Wujing | M | Sandy, loyal companion of Sun Wukong |
| 85 | Nezha | M | Child god, protector |
| 86 | Erlang Shen | M | God with third eye |
| 87 | Guanyin | F | Goddess of mercy |
| 88 | Tai Sui | M | Deity of time |
| 89 | Zhenwu | M | Dark warrior deity |
| 90 | Xuanwu | M | Tortoise god of north |
| 91 | Ao Guang | M | Dragon king of the east |
| 92 | Mazu | F | Goddess of the sea |
| 93 | Yue Lao | M | God of marriage |
| 94 | Dong Yue | M | God of Mount Tai |
| 95 | Meng Po | F | Goddess of forgetfulness |
| 96 | He Bo | M | River god |
| 97 | Jingwei | F | Bird trying to fill the sea |
| 98 | Fenghuang | F | Mythical phoenix |
| 99 | Qilin | M/F | Hooved mythological creature |
| 100 | Bai Ze | M | Knowledgeable mythical beast |
| 101 | Pangu | M | Primordial creator |
| 102 | Kunlun | M/F | Mountain deity |
| 103 | Gong Gong | M | Water god |
| 104 | Leizu | F | Goddess of silk |
| 105 | Houtu | F | Earth goddess |
| 106 | Tu Di Gong | M | Local earth deity |
| 107 | Hongjunlaozu | M | Supreme immortal |
| 108 | Xi Wangmu | F | Queen mother of immortals |
| 109 | Taiyi | M | Supreme deity |
| 110 | Ao Lie | M | Dragon prince |
| 111 | Lu Dongbin | M | Daoist immortal |
| 112 | Zhongli Quan | M | Daoist immortal |
| 113 | Li Tieguai | M | Daoist immortal |
| 114 | Han Xiang | M | Daoist immortal |
| 115 | Lan Caihe | F/M | Daoist immortal |
| 116 | He Xiangu | F | Daoist immortal |
| 117 | Zhang Guolao | M | Daoist immortal |
| 118 | Sha Wujing | M | Loyal companion |
| 119 | Zhu Bajie | M | Pigsy, companion |
| 120 | Nezha | M | Child protector god |
| 121 | Erlang Shen | M | God of justice |
| 122 | Guanyin | F | Mercy goddess |
| 123 | Zhenwu | M | Dark warrior god |
| 124 | Xuanwu | M | Tortoise god |
| 125 | Tai Sui | M | Deity of time |
| 126 | Dong Yue | M | God of Mount Tai |
| 127 | Bai Ze | M | Wise beast |
| 128 | Fenghuang | F | Phoenix |
| 129 | Qilin | M/F | Good luck creature |
| 130 | Pangu | M | Primordial creator |
| 131 | Kunlun | M/F | Mountain deity |
| 132 | Ao Guang | M | Dragon king |
| 133 | Mazu | F | Sea goddess |
| 134 | Jingwei | F | Determined bird |
| 135 | Chang’e | F | Moon goddess |
| 136 | Houyi | M | Archer hero |
| 137 | Nuwa | F | Creator goddess |
| 138 | Fuxi | M | Culture hero |
| 139 | Zhurong | M | Fire god |
| 140 | Gong Gong | M | Water god |
| 141 | Leizu | F | Goddess of silk |
| 142 | Houtu | F | Earth goddess |
| 143 | Tu Di Gong | M | Local earth god |
| 144 | Hongjunlaozu | M |
