Epona

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Epona means "horse" in Gaulish and "divine mare" in Irish.
Popularity
Epona is a rare name and is not among the top 1000 names in the United States. However, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among parents who are interested in Celtic or mythical names.

cartoon of the name Epona
Cartoon of Epona

Epona Name meanings & History

Epona is a Celtic name that originated in Gaul (modern-day France). In Celtic mythology, Epona was a goddess of fertility, horses, and warfare. The name Epona means "horse" in Gaulish and "divine mare" in Irish. Derived from Gaulish epos meaning "horse" with the divine or augmentative suffix -on. This was the name of a Gaulish goddess of horses and fertility. She appears only in Roman sources. Epona is a popular name for babies born to parents who are interested in Celtic or mythical names. It is also a popular name for horses and other animals.

Zodiac Sign of Epona: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Epona:

E: Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment

P: Pensive,Political,Passive,Particular,Partnership

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

N: Nice,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nervous

A: Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action

Epona is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Epona

Eponine, Epiphany, Epione, Ephaniah, Ephrath

Similar Names