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Greek Baby Names (Boys & Girls)
Greek baby names from mythology, history and the Orthodox saints, with meanings, pronunciation and variant spellings.
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Greek names come from ancient Greek mythology, history and philosophy, and from saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Many spread through Latin and the early Church, so names such as Alexander, Sophia, Peter and Helen are used in most European languages.
Ancient Greek names were often compounds of two words, like Theodore (“gift of god”) and Philip (“lover of horses”). In Greece, children are traditionally named after a grandparent, and name days, the feast days of saints, are celebrated alongside birthdays.
Our picks
| Name | Gender | Meaning | Origin | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | Boy | defender of men | Greek | al-ig-ZAN-der |
| Helena | Girl | torch, bright light | Greek | HEL-eh-nah |
| Nicholas | Boy | victory of the people | Greek | NIK-uh-lus |
| Sophia | Girl | wisdom | Greek | soh-FEE-ah |
| Theodore | Boy | gift of God | Greek | THEE-oh-dor |
| Athena | Girl | name of the Greek goddess of wisdom | Greek | ah-THEE-nah |
| Sebastian | Boy | venerable | Greek | seh-BAS-tee-an |
| Penelope | Girl | possibly weaver | Greek | peh-NEL-oh-pee |
| Demetrius | Boy | follower of Demeter | Greek | de-MEE-tree-us |
| Anastasia | Girl | resurrection | Greek | an-ah-STAY-zhah |
| Christopher | Boy | bearing Christ | Greek | KRIS-toh-fer |
| Zoe | Girl | life | Greek | ZOH-ee |
| Luke | Boy | from Lucania | Greek | LOOHK |
| Theo | Boy | short form of Theodore, gift of God | Greek | THEE-oh |
| Chloe | Girl | young green shoot | Greek | KLOH-ee |
| Sofia | Girl | wisdom | Greek | soh-FEE-ah |
| Zoey | Girl | life | Greek | ZOH-ee |
More Greek names (167)
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- Achilles meaning uncertain; possibly pain
- Adonis lord
- Aegidius young goat
- Agata good
- Agathe good or virtuous
- Agnes pure, holy
- Aleka defender of mankind
- Alexandria defender of mankind
- Alexis defender
- Aliki noble kind
- Alkisti strength, prowess
- Althea healer
- Alyona Russian diminutive of Yelena (Helen)
- Alyssa not mad; alyssum flower
- Ambrose immortal
- Amethyst not intoxicated
- Anacleto called back, invoked
- Anatoly from the east
- Anders manly, brave
- Androula manly, brave
- Andy manly
- Angela angel or messenger
- Angeliki angelic, messenger
- Angelina diminutive of Angela, angel or messenger
- Anna grace
- Anzhela messenger
- Apollo meaning uncertain; name of a Greek god
- Argyro silver
- Ariadne most holy
- Artem safe, sound
- Aspasia welcome, received
- Atenaida of Athena
- Athanasia immortal
- Atlas enduring, to bear
- Atreus meaning uncertain; possibly related to fearlessness
- Azalea dry, parched
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- Cali short form of Calista; Greek 'beautiful'
- Calista most beautiful
- Callie beautiful, lovely
- Candace title of the queens of ancient Kush
- Cassandra uncertain; possibly 'to excel' or 'entangler of men'
- Cassie diminutive of Cassandra; possibly 'shining upon man'
- Catherine pure
- Chionia of the snow
- Chris short form of Christopher or Christine
- Chrisoula golden
- Christian follower of Christ
- Cleo glory
- Cora maiden
- Corinna maiden
- Corrina maiden
- Cristofer bearer of Christ
- Crystal clear ice or crystal
- Cynthia from Kynthos
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- Dafne laurel
- Damaris gentle, calf
- Damian to tame or subdue
- Damon to tame, subdue
- Daphne laurel tree
- Darius holding firm the good
- Deacon servant, minister
- Dennis follower of Dionysus
- Dimitri follower of Demeter
- Dionysia follower of Dionysus
- Dorcas gazelle
- Dorian from Greek Dorieus, a member of the Dorian people
- Doris Dorian woman
- Dorothea gift of God
- Dorothy gift of God
E
- Egypt from the name of the country
- Ekaterini pure
- Elaina bright, shining light
- Electra shining, bright
- Elena torch; bright, shining light
- Elisabet God is my oath
- Eros love, desire
- Eugene well-born
- Eugenia well-born
- Eulalia well-spoken
- Eunice good victory
- Evander good man
- Evangelia bringer of good news
- Evangeline bearer of good news
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- Ulysses wrathful or to be angry
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- Vasilisa queen
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Frequently asked questions
- What makes Greek names special?
- Greek names often carry deep philosophical meanings and connections to ancient mythology, representing ideals like wisdom, courage, and virtue.
- Are Greek names connected to mythology?
- Many Greek names are directly connected to gods, goddesses, and heroes from Greek mythology, adding rich storytelling elements.
- What are some Greek boy names?
- Examples include Alexander, Nicholas, Theodore, Sebastian, and Christopher.
- Do Greek names work internationally?
- Yes, many Greek names like Sophia, Alexander, and Nicholas are recognized and loved worldwide.
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