Nearly every major natural phenomenon was considered to be a god or goddess in the Baltic pagan faith, among them Sun (female) and Moon (male), the parents of Earth.

Perkūnas (literally Thunder) is the prime god, punishing with his mighty force (lightning). Nevertheless, some Lithuanian pagan gods are well known. With researches based on descriptions by missionaries and archeological digs, the truth may stay hidden forever. Many borrow on other faiths to explain it, speaking of 'Baltic trinity' or 'Baltic Olympus', others make the religion seem almost monotheistic by adding an omnipotent 'God' above other deities. There are probably as many theories on the historical Baltic pantheon as there are researchers. What were once deities may have been relegated to mythical creatures or natural forces in later folktales, however. While Lithuanians have been the last European pagan great power to Christianise the pagans never had religious books and thus much of the old religion has survived in the folklore alone. We hope you enjoyed this list and will choose a name that stands out rather than fits in.Lithuanian mythology and folklore are closely intertwined. There you go! 25 bold and charismatic names for girls inspired by Paganism, witchcraft, and the occult. Hecate will likely turn heads, in a good way. The name may mean “willpower” or “far-reaching.” She was often associated with the moon and with storms, making this name a good alternative to more familiar names like Selena, Luna, and Tempest. Hecate was the Greek goddess of witchcraft and necromancy. She allegedly cursed everyone involved, including onlookers, before her death. Brita survived two previous witch trials before being executed as part of the Great Noise. It too shares its meaning with Brigid as “exalted one” or “high goddess.” The Swedish form means “strength.”Īs with Malin Matsdotter, Brita Zipple and Anna Zipple were also caught up in those Swedish witch trials. Firstly, the name has origins in both Gaelic and Swedish as a form of Brigid and Birgit. Britaīrita (also spelled, Britta) makes our list for a couple of reasons. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 25 Courageous Baby Names for Girls from Arthurian Legend 2. If you’re into crystals, this name would be absolutely perfect. AmethystĪmethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the top 1000 but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.

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