Origin:Greek
Meaning:God of fire and metalworking
For only the craftiest of little ones, the masculine name Hephaestus is imbued with divine talents. The blacksmith of the Greek gods in mythology, Hephaestus' skills lay in the fire of the forge and his metalworking. Hephaestus was also married to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The two were notoriously poorly-suited, but the same doesn't have to be said for your gorgeous little Hephaestus. This ancient name is imbued with power and story, giving baby plenty to lean on throughout life—not to mention a few very cute and unique nicknames!

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