Named by the Romans
The first five planets were named by the Romans themselves because they are visible to the naked eye.
Mercury: Named after Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, travel, and thievery, known for his speed and mobility.
Venus: Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Mars: Named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
Jupiter: Named after Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods, equivalent to Zeus in Greek mythology.
Saturn: Named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and harvest, and the father of Jupiter.
Named after Roman Gods
Uranus: Discovered in 1781, Uranus takes its name from the Greek sky god Ouranos, in Latinised form. It is an exception to the usual Roman names.
Neptune: Discovered in 1846. Named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
Pluto: Discovered in 1930 and named after the god of the underworld. Pluto has been classified as a dwarf planet since 2006.
