Bright or parched
In Greek mythology, Danae was a princess of Argos and the mother of the hero Perseus. The name is derived from the Greek word 'danos', which can refer to being parched or dry, but it is often associated with the brightness of the sun in poetic contexts.
Less common today
Danae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #913 in 1991.
The mother of Perseus in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
The title character of the comic strip Non Sequitur · Non Sequitur
Greek classical pianist
Greek visual artist and academic
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
