Girl name · Greek
Selene
“moon goddess”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Selene — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Selene is Greek — the moon goddess herself, who drove her silver chariot nightly and loved the sleeping shepherd Endymion so much she asked Zeus to keep him young forever.
Selene holds American top-800 use and rises with the celestial-mythology wave (Luna's success pulls her sister upward).
Three silver syllables (seh-LEE-nee or seh-LEEN). It pairs well with grounded middles (Selene Ruth, Selene Jane). On our vibe map it is Celestial at goddess-grade with Mythological chariot and Dark Academia moonrise.
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All Greek names →Selene — common questions
Is Selene a boy or girl name?
Selene is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin. It ranked #623 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Selene mean?
Selene means “moon goddess” of Greek origin. Selene is Greek — the moon goddess herself, who drove her silver chariot nightly and loved the sleeping shepherd Endymion so much she asked Zeus to keep him young forever.
Where does the name Selene come from?
Selene is Greek in origin. Selene holds American top-800 use and rises with the celestial-mythology wave (Luna's success pulls her sister upward).
How popular is Selene?
Selene ranked #623 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which keeps it recognisable but uncommon.
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