- Corkyra: the daughter of Assopus river-god. The sea-god Poseidon fell in love with her, abducted her and brought her to this island, giving it her name.
- Feakas: the son of Poseidon and Corkyra, from whom the name “the island of Feakes” comes.
- Drepani: “scythe”, the name given to Corfu in ancient times due to its shape.
- Sheria: the Homeric island which was settled by the Feakes.
- Corfu: comes from “corypho” (peaks), name given to the fortified town (old fortress) which was located on two summits.