girlEgyptian Mythology

Hathor: Meaning & Origin

Hathor is a girl name of Egyptian Mythology origin meaning “Goddess of love, beauty, music, and motherhood; often depicted as a cow.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

ha-thor

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

20/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 80% of popular names.

Nicknames

Hath

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

18%
39
2010
32
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Hathor Anubis
  • Hathor Thoth
  • Hathor Sekhmet

Famous Namesakes

  • Hathor (modern references in music and art)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Hathor