10 top names for your car from Greek mythology

Ten of the best names from Greek mythology to help you name your next car lease

Every car has its own personality – from headlights that seem to wink at you to a grille that could be smiling or frowning. So naturally, it deserves the perfect name to match.

Anyone who's a fan of the Cars movies knows that not only does a car's 'face' match its personality, but the name needs to as well. Mater wouldn't be Mater without the name to go with his distinctive toothy looks and goofy personality.

When it comes to naming your lease car, you've got endless options. You could try alliteration – Pete the Peugeot, Jessica (Honda) Jazz, Alan the Audi. All great choices.

Or you could go off their personality and looks. An older car could be named Doris or Betty, while a monster truck obviously needs something powerful like Bruce or Crusher.

Maybe you're a Game of Thrones fan? A white car could be Jon Snow, or if your car likes to hold a grudge, Arya's the perfect fit.

But one of the best places to look for car name inspiration? Greek mythology.

There's not only an abundance of names to choose from, but there are names for every car personality, type, make and model you could think of, from budget city cars right up to luxury saloons.

We've pulled ten of our top car names from Greek mythology to help inspire you when it comes to naming your next lease car – and we've even picked out the cars that we think fit the names perfectly.

Zeus

You can't talk about Greek mythology without mentioning Zeus.

God of the sky, king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus - this is a big name that needs a big car to go alongside it.

Zeus is the perfect name for a Jaecoo 7.

It's spacious and rugged, but still has that premium finish, with a cabin crammed with the latest tech and even LED lights that sync up to your music. There never was a car made more for the king of the gods than the Jaecoo 7. 

It's also a great name if you're more of a Tesla person - a Tesla Model Y lease (we're thinking specifically in the white, as befits the god who lives among the clouds) is an excellent choice if you're looking for something a little more environmentally friendly, and it embodies the powerful Zeus name perfectly. 

Aphrodite

Goddess of love, the name Aphrodite is an excellent choice if you drive something like the iconic Fiat 500 or the sleek Audi E-tron GT. Aphrodite the Audi does have a nice ring to it.

Such a pretty name really does need a pretty car to match - though she's still not to be messed with.

If you're after a name that's both beautiful and strong, Aphrodite is the perfect pick.

It makes for a stellar convertible name too: you can just imagine Aphrodite screaming around a Greek island in a BMW Z4, wind in her hair and sun glinting off the car.

Hades

King of the underworld, god of the dead, Hades is a more unusual pick – but it's perfect for a car that rules the most unforgiving terrain.

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the ultimate Hades vehicle. Built to conquer the depths of any off-road hell you can throw at it, with its ladder frame chassis, lockable diffs and low-range gearbox, it'll emerge victorious from places other cars fear to tread.

Just like Hades ruling his dark domain, the Land Cruiser commands respect in the automotive underworld of serious 4x4s.

Persephone

Wife to Hades, we can see Persephone's name also working for a Tesla Model 3 lease (though not in the black - the deep blue metallic or silver works much better for the Persephone name). 

But the name Persephone also works incredibly well for some of our other favourite cars.

Persephone is definitely an electric car name - she is the goddess of spring, after all - and it would fit something like the Kia EV6 or Genesis GV60.

Something a little more upmarket, a little more luxe - something befitting a queen.

Hermes

Not the old delivery company - we're talking the messenger god.

Something small, something quick, something speedy would suit the Hermes name. We're thinking the Abarth 500e with its sporty credentials and powerful exhaust that leaves everyone in its dust.

Or a hot hatch. The name Hermes works exceptionally well for a hot hatch.

The CUPRA Born or the Toyota GR Yaris are both excellent contenders with their compact size and performance-focused drive. 

Poseidon

Poseidon God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, the name Poseidon suits something on the larger, more rugged side.

Team that up with a sea-themed name, and you have the BYD SEAL U. An SUV inspired by the sea, combining sleek lines with practical family space – perfect for the god who rules the waves. With its plug-in hybrid powertrain offering up to 78 electric miles and a total range of up to 671 WLTP Comb miles, it's as smooth and silent as the ocean depths when running on electric power alone.

The SEAL U might not be able to tow Mount Olympus itself, but with its spacious interior and impressive range, it's certainly fit for a sea god's daily adventures.

Or really, any blue car would suit the Poseidon name, if you're going down the god of the sea route.

Odysseus

If you're the kind of person who enjoys adventures - an odyssey, if you will - then the name Odysseus could work perfectly.

Hopefully, it won't take you ten years to return from your adventures. But if it does, at least you'll be travelling in a comfortable car rather than a boat.

A Jeep Renegade, perhaps, would be a good candidate for the Odysseus name. Or the mammoth Volvo XC90. 

Big enough for carting around all your mates, plus their luggage, and even a dog or two. It's not a real adventure unless you've brought your four-legged friend along after all.

Achilles

Aristos achaion – the best of the Greeks – the name Achilles is for the bravest of cars.

The Polestar 2, perhaps, which was brave enough to take on the established Tesla Model 3. It's done very well since launch, and with its claimed range of up to 337 miles, excellent driving experience and slightly aggressive looks, it's a car that deserves the Achilles name.

Or any BYD model, coming in and boldly challenging Tesla's dominance in the EV game. The BYD ATTO 3 definitely looks the part of a brave warrior.

Just don't go shooting any arrows into its heel.

Artemis

Goddess of the hunt and a lunar deity, the name Artemis suits a car that's ready for an adventure, but only if that adventure takes place in the darkness of night under the stars. Something that glistens in the moonlight.

You get the drift.

We're thinking the Polestar 3 in the Space colour. Sleek and practical, yet ready to go racing down deserted roads in pursuit of the hunt.

If the hunt is finding the nearest Starbucks.

Helen

The face that launched a thousand ships, the name Helen works for the most beautiful cars. The ones you look at with a nod and go 'yeah, that's a stunning vehicle'.

Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so the cars you might call Helen differ to the cars we'd call Helen, but cars like the Lotus Emira are objectively beautiful and would be perfect for the name Helen.

But the Emira is unattainable for most of us.

Luckily, there are also beautiful and affordable cars that would suit Helen as a name, like the strikingly good-looking DS 4 in the copper gold colour.

Ready to name your next car?

Whether you're drawn to the mighty Zeus for a commanding SUV, the beautiful Aphrodite for a sleek convertible, or the adventurous Odysseus for your next family wagon, Greek mythology has the perfect name for every car personality.

The best part? These names have stood the test of time for thousands of years – much longer than your lease contract.

So, when you're ready to upgrade in a few years' time, you can pass the name on to your next car or find a completely new mythological inspiration.