In Greek mythology it was the name of the daughter of Menelaus, King of Sparta and Helen of Troy (Odyssey). Its name derives from Hermes. It is used as a woman's name. It means Earthly, messenger, daughter of Hermes. Herminia variant. Name of several English actresses: Hermione Norris, Hermione Corfield and the late Hermione Gingold and Hermione Baddeley. Name of an asteroid .