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Female Satyr Names: 100 Satyress and Faun Girl Names With Origins
By Metavulgar · updated 2026-11-13 · 7 min read
Female satyr names need an honest introduction: ancient Greek myth has almost no female satyrs. Satyrs, the wild woodland companions of Dionysus and Pan, are male, with a man's body, horse ears and a horse tail in Greek art, and in later Roman versions, goat legs and horns. Occasional female satyrs appear in later art, and the word satyress exists, but there is no ancient list of their names. That is not a problem. It means a good female satyr name is built from the world around her: the nymphs and maenads who danced with satyrs, the Greek words for wine and goat, the Roman faun tradition and invented names that sound right. This list keeps those sources separate and marks each one.
Satyr, faun, satyress: the words
- Satyr is Greek (satyros). In Greek art the satyr has a man's body with a horse's ears and tail.
- Faun is Roman, from Faunus, a woodland god who became identified with the Greek god Pan. Fauns have goat legs and horns, and the image of the goat-legged satyr in modern fantasy is mostly the Roman version.
- Satyress is the female form of satyr, a modern word for a rare figure.
- Fauna is a Roman goddess linked with Faunus, sometimes called his wife or sister, and is also associated with the goddess Bona Dea. Her name later became the general word for the wildlife of a region.
In modern fantasy the lines blur: a "faun girl" or "satyr girl" is a woman with goat legs, curled horns and a love of music, wine and wild places.
Real names from Dionysus and Pan's circle
These are genuine mythological names of women and nymphs from the satyr's world. They are not satyresses, but they belong to the same company, and they are the most authentic choices.
- Syrinx: the nymph who fled Pan and became the reed that he turned into panpipes. The name means "pipe".
- Echo: the nymph cursed to repeat the words of others, a companion of Pan in some tales.
- Pitys: a nymph pursued by Pan and turned into a pine tree.
- Nysa: the mountain where Dionysus was raised, personified as nymphs.
- Thyia: a woman said to be the first to worship Dionysus; the maenads were sometimes called Thyiades.
- Bacche: a female follower of Bacchus; the root of bacchante.
- Maenad: not a name but a title, "raving woman", for the female followers of Dionysus.
- Ariadne: the princess Dionysus married, "most holy".
- Semele: Dionysus's mother.
- Ino and Agave: figures in the stories of Dionysus.
- Methe: personification of drunkenness, a lovely name with a funny meaning.
- Amalthea: the nymph or goat who nursed the infant Zeus, forever linked with the horn of plenty.
- Eupheme, Euphrosyne: "good speech" and "mirth", a Grace.
- Terpsichore: the Muse of dance.
- Erato: the Muse of lyric.
Greek words for wine, vine, goat and pipe
These are real vocabulary that suits a satyr-world character.
- Ampelia: from ampelos, "vine".
- Staphyle: "bunch of grapes".
- Oinanthe: "vine blossom", literally "wine flower".
- Oenone: a nymph's name connected to wine.
- Botrys: "grape cluster".
- Aula: from aulos, the double pipe.
- Syringa: the genus of lilac, from syrinx.
- Capra and Caprina: Latin for she-goat.
- Aega: from aix, goat, and a star name.
- Tragia: from tragos, goat. The word tragedy means "goat song".
- Lyra: a lyre.
- Melodia, Choros: song and dance.
- Hedone: Greek for pleasure.
- Eros is a god; Erotia is a feminine adaptation, if you want the joke.
Roman and faun-style names
- Fauna: the Roman goddess, a natural choice.
- Faunia, Faunalia: variants based on the festival and the god.
- Silvana: from silva, forest.
- Silva and Sylvie: "forest".
- Flora: the Roman goddess of flowers.
- Pomona: goddess of fruit trees.
- Vertumna: the goddess of seasons.
- Bacchia: from Bacchus.
- Liberia: from Liber, a Roman wine god.
- Diana: huntress, a classic woodland name.
- Egeria: a nymph of a sacred grove.
Names with a goat, a hoof or a horn
- Hoofa, Clover, Hazel, Bramble, Thistle, Briar: woodland and playful.
- Horna, Cornua, Cornelia: from the Latin cornu, "horn".
- Pipa, Piper: from the instrument.
- Capri, Caprice: from capra, goat, and a name for a whim.
- Bleat: a joke name for a very silly satyress.
- Pan is male, but Panthea ("all gods") and Pania are plausible feminine nods.
- Panacea: "all healing", a Greek goddess.
Invented satyress names
These are built from the roots above.
- Ampelise, Oenara, Vitalis, Bacchara, Syringa, Pipelle, Melodine, Thyrsa.
- Thyrsa: from thyrsos, the ivy-wrapped staff carried by Dionysus's followers.
- Ivy, Vine, Grape, Tendril: simple natural names.
- Lyrelle, Aulette, Choraline.
- Capria, Caprina, Faunelle, Silvara.
- Merrin, Merriwyn: for a cheerful satyress.
- Bacchanalia as a joke, or the gentler Bacchaia.
Wild and playful satyress names
For a dancing, drinking, laughing satyress.
- Frolica, Jig, Trill, Lark, Reel, Whirl, Caper, Skip.
- Capra, Merry, Gaia (the earth), Zinnia, Tansy.
- Cymbal, Tabor, Tambourine: instrument names.
- Revelry, Carousel, Merrymaker.
Elegant satyress names
For a refined faun, a woman of the grove with a poet's air.
- Calliope, Thalia, Clio, Urania: Muses.
- Sylvaine, Verdana, Arboria, Lunaria.
- Oriel, Elara, Mirabel, Seraphine.
Names built from satyr-world parts
If you want a name that feels Greek without being a copy, assemble one from these parts.
- Openings: Amp- (vine), Thyr- (staff), Syr- (pipe), Aul- (flute), Cap- (goat), Bacch- (revel), Oen- (wine), Mel- (song).
- Middles: -el-, -ar-, -is-, -on-, -yr-.
- Endings: -a, -ia, -elle, -ine, -ys, -ona.
So Amp + el + ia gives Ampelia, Thyr + is + a gives Thyrisa, Aul + on + a gives Aulona, Mel + yr + ia gives Melyria, and Cap + ar + ine gives Capraine. Try a few aloud: a satyress name should sound like a dance step.
Names for satyress flavors
- The wine-maker: Ampelia, Staphyle, Oinanthe, Vitalis. Warm, tipsy, generous.
- The piper: Syrinx, Aulona, Pipelle, Melodine. Light, musical, moody.
- The mountain dancer: Oreia, Thyrsa, Bacchara, Capraine. Wild, loud, free.
- The grove sage: Silvana, Egeria, Calliope, Arboria. Old, wise, mischievous.
Titles that give a satyress character
- Piper of the Hollow Hill, Keeper of the Last Vine, Revelmother of the Grove.
- The Laughing Hoof, Thyrsa Wildhorn, Ampelia of the Long Table.
- Wine-Warden, Moon-Dancer, Lady of the Reed Bed.
What a satyress is like
Satyrs in Greek art are exuberant: they dance, drink, play pipes and chase nymphs, and they are famous for their appetite for life. A satyress inherits that, and fiction usually softens the chasing and keeps the joy. She is warm, loud, physical and generous, with a quick temper and a quicker laugh. In a story she is the guide to the party at the edge of the map, the one who teaches you to dance and refuses to let you stay shy.
Satyr, faun and pan: who is who
- Pan is the Greek god of shepherds, the wild and music, with goat legs and horns. Fauns are tied to his Roman counterpart.
- Satyrs are his rowdy companions and the followers of Dionysus.
- Sileni are older satyrs, often drunk and wise.
- Maenads are the female revellers, human women in Dionysian ecstasy, and the closest ancient match for a female companion in the satyr world.
- Nymphs are the dancing partners and the objects of the satyrs' chases.
Pronunciation of the trickier names
Syrinx is SEER-inks. Amalthea is am-al-THEE-uh. Thyia is THY-ee-uh. Oinanthe is oy-NAN-thee. Staphyle is STAF-ih-lee. Euphrosyne is yoo-FROZ-ih-nee. Terpsichore is terp-SIK-or-ee. Thyrsa is THUR-suh. Say them with a smile, since satyr names are meant to be fun to say.
How to pick
- Decide her mood. Wild and boisterous or graceful and wise.
- Choose a source. Dionysian, Roman or invented.
- Remember the hooves. Names with a quick, light rhythm suit a character who dances.
- Mark the origin. Real nymph and Muse names are real; satyress names are invented.
For similar lists, see Centaur Girl Names, Minotaur Girl Names, Nymph Names and Monster Girl Names. For the creature, Satyr Girl Meaning and Lore tells her story and Centaur vs Satyr separates the Greek half-beasts.
The satyress fantasy
A satyress is joy with an edge: music, dancing, wine, a laugh in the trees and a hand that pulls you into the circle. She is the playful end of the monster shelf, the party in the woods that lasts until dawn. Every satyress is an adult, ancient and fully in charge of the fun.
Where she lives in my library
For warmth and wildness together, Steady: Pinned Down in the Minotaur's Labyrinth is the nearest hoofed session, and Follow: Led Up the Mountain by the Kitsune's Lanterns has the same sense of being led into a place that is not quite on any map. If you are new, Start Here is the five-night course, one monster each.
Frequently asked questions
Are there female satyrs in Greek mythology?
Almost none. Satyrs in Greek myth are male. Female satyrs, called satyresses, appear in later art and modern fantasy, so there is no ancient list of their names.
What are good female satyr names?
Real names from Dionysus and Pan's circle, such as Syrinx, Echo, Amalthea and Thyia, work well. Greek wine words like Ampelia and Oinanthe fit, as do Roman names like Fauna and Silvana.
What is the difference between a satyr and a faun?
Satyrs are Greek and have a horse's ears and tail in early art. Fauns are Roman, from the god Faunus, and have goat legs and horns. Modern fantasy mixes the two.
What does Syrinx mean?
Syrinx means pipe in Greek. In myth she is a nymph who fled Pan and was turned into reeds, from which he made panpipes, so the name is tied to music and to the satyr world.
Who is Fauna in Roman myth?
Fauna is a Roman goddess linked with Faunus, sometimes his wife or sister, and associated with fertility and the goddess Bona Dea. Her name later became the general word for the wildlife of a region.
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