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How did Venus get its name? A: The name for the planet Venus comes from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of beauty, fertility and love, which was also Venus. Every planet in the solar system except Earth is named after a Roman deity, but Venus is the only one to be named after a goddess instead of a god. Continue Reading.
Planets. With the exception of Earth, all of the planets in our solar system have names from Greek or Roman mythology. This tradition was continued when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered in more modern times. 1  Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery in Roman mythology.2  The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky. 3  Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty.his tradition was continued when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered in more modern times. 1  Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery in Roman mythology. 2  The planet probably received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky. 3  Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty.