Female and male first names : Paganism.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength," associated with the biblical figure who refused to worship idols.

Irish female given name derived from the Gaelic word "Brighid," meaning "exalted one" or "noble.

Rare Lithuanian female given name meaning 'goddess of fate or destiny', inspired by ancient Baltic pagan traditions.

Rare Hebrew given name meaning "to throw down" or "to overthrow", popularized by French Huguenots and pronounced DAHT-hehl.

Hypatia, a Greek philosopher and mathematician born circa 350 AD into Alexandria's influential scholarly community, bore a name derived from 'hupatios', meaning 'she who meets her fate'. Tragically murdered in 395 AD due to her pagan beliefs, Hypatia nonetheless left an enduring legacy as one of history's first known female mathematicians and philosophers.

Julien is a French boy's name with Latin origins, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages and remains so in French-speaking countries due to its historical association with nobility and sophistication.

Makay is of Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Aodh,' a pagan god of the sun.

Unique French-derived female given name meaning Tuesday, originating from the Roman god Mars.

Latin-origin name meaning 'greatest' or 'largest', famously borne by Emperor Maximinus I Thrax.

Unique Latin-derived given name meaning "civilian" or "country dweller," originally used to describe rural residents, later evolving to represent non-Christian polytheists in the early Christian era. Today, it's chosen for its distinctive sound and historical significance, though not among the top 1000 US baby names.

Unique Latin-derived name meaning 'life', popularized by St. Vitus, an early Christian martyr revered as patron saint of dancers and performers due to his healing powers. Though rare today, it evokes strength and resilience, reflecting its namesake's persecution for faith and eventual martyrdom.