Top 1,000 Greek Names

Greece is considered the homeland of Western philosophy, science, and democracy. A Greek name carries the ancient glory of Greek civilization, contemporary Greek culture, art, and music. On this page, you will find curated lists of common Greek names and meanings and lists of Greek girl and boy baby names arranged by theme.

Greek Names and Meanings

Greek names reflect the depth of Grecian history and culture and are suited for those who want to honor ancient Greece’s impact on modern history and celebrate modern Greek culture. Common themes in Greek names include references to ancient occupations and virtuous character traits. Religious themes are also quite common due to the influence of the Greek Orthodox church. Many Greek names have been used since the time of Plato and give the impression the bearer of a Greek name also has a brilliant mind.

Modern Greek evolved from Ancient Greek, and the origins of Ancient Greek are still shrouded in mystery. Ancient Greek significantly influenced Greek names, as many come from Ancient Greek words or names used during ancient times. Popular names like Anastasia, which comes from a Greek word meaning ‘I come back to life,’ and Ioannis, a Greek form of a Hebrew name meaning ‘gift of God,’ exemplify these influences. This page presents lists of the most popular Greek names throughout history and curated lists of themed Greek names.

Top 100 Greek Names

Here, you will find a carefully researched list of common Greek names and meanings that continue to be popular choices for baby names in modern-day Greece. These Greek names are widely used and have deep-rooted traditions.

Female Names	Male Names
Maria – Rebellious	Georgios – Farmer or earth-worker
Eleni – Shining, bright	Ioannis – God is gracious
Katerina – Pure	Nikolaos – Victory of the people
Sophia – Wisdom	Konstantinos – Constant, steadfast
Zoe – Life	Dimitris – Earth-lover, follower of Demeter
Fotini – Light	Petros – Rock, stone
Dimitra – Earth mother	Stavros – Cross
Stella – Star	Michail – Who is like God?
Konstantina – Constant, steadfast	Xristos – Anointed one
Theodora – Gift of God	Kostas – Constant, steadfast
Phoebe – Bright, pure	Vasilis – Royal, kingly
Kalliope – Beautiful voice	Pavlos – Small, humble
Artemis – Safe and sound	Stelios – Pillar
Calypso – She who conceals	Stefanos – Crown
Ophelia – Help	Andreas – Manly, brave
Anastasia – Resurrection	Christos – Anointed one
Angeliki – Angelic	Athanasios – Immortal
Panagiota – All holy	Panagiotis – All-holy
Vasiliki – Queen	Vasileios – Royal, kingly
Georgia – Farmer	Anastasios – Resurrection
Aikaterini – Pure	Spyridon – Spirit
Despina – Lady	Alexios – Defender
Evangelia – Good news	Yiorgos – Farmer or earth-worker
Irene – Peace	Ilias – My God is Yahweh
Anna – Grace	Christodoulos – Servant of Christ
Paraskevi – Preparation	Alexandros – Defender of the people
Alexandra – Defender of the people	Leonidas – Lion’s son
Venus – Love, desire	Sotirios – Savior
Althea – Healing	Emmanouil – God is with us
Olympia – From Olympus	Antonis – Worthy of praise
Olga – Holy	Dionysios – Greek god of wine
Antigone – Against motherhood	Gregoris – Watchful, alert
Christina – A Christian	Kyriakos – Of the Lord
Elisavet – God is my oath	Evangelos – Bringer of good news
Dorothea – Gift of God	Odysseus – Wrathful
Eleutheria – Freedom	Theodoros – Gift of God
Martha – Lady, mistress	Stratos – Army
Margarita – Pearl	Charalampos – Shining with joy
Niki – Victory	Lazaros – God has helped
Helen – Shining, bright	Manolis – God is with us
Eftychia – Happiness	Philippos – Lover of horses
Evgenia – Well-born	Thanos – Immortal
Ioanna – God is gracious	Thoma – Twin
Theodosia – Given by God	Zacharias – Yahweh remembers
Chryssa – Golden	Loukas – From Lucania
Areti – Virtue	Aristotelis – The best purpose
Agapi – Love	Heraklis – Glory of Hera
Lydia – Woman from Lydia	Kiriakos – Of the Lord
Melina – Honey	Markos – Warlike
Aspasia – Welcome	Iasonas – Healer
Ismini – Knowledge	Miltiadis – Red earth
Xanthippi – Yellow horse	Fotis – Light
Myrto – Myrtle	Phaedon – Bright
Kleopatra – Glory of the father	Angelos – Messenger, angel
Lila – Lily	Apollon – Destroyer
Chara – Joy, happiness	Aris – Best
Daphne – Laurel	Damianos – To tame, subdue
Ariadne – Most holy	Diogenes – Born of Zeus
Evdokia – Good thought	Ektoras – Holding fast
Ekaterina – Pure	Filippos – Lover of horses
Polina – Small	Giannakis – God is gracious
Sappho – Sapphire	Haris – Grace
Rania – Queen	Ioakeim – Established by Yahweh
Dionysia – Of Dionysus	Kosmas – Order, beauty
Efrosini – Joy	Leon – Lion
Eirini – Peace	Menelaos – Withstanding the people
Kyriaki – Of the Lord	Nestoras – Homecoming
Lefkothea – White goddess	Orpheus – The darkness of night
Nefeli – Cloud	Panos – All-holy
Roxani – Dawn	Socratis – Whole power
Sotiria – Salvation	Stephanos – Crown
Styliani – Pillar	Theofanis – Manifestation of God
Thalia – To flourish	Vangelis – Bringer of good news
Vasileia – Queen	Xanthippos – Yellow horse
Kassandra – She who entangles men	Yanni – God is gracious
Koralia – Maiden	Zenon – Of Zeus
Marilena – Of the sea and light	Minas – Moon
Nektaria – Nectar	Kleanthis – Glory and fame
Thekla – Glory of God	Aristarchos – Best beginning
Voula – Wished for child	Simeon – He has heard
Zinovia – Life of Zeus	Gerasimos – Old age
Aglaia – Splendor, beauty	Ippokratis – Horse power
Elpida – Hope	Periklis – Surrounded by glory
Galatea – She who is milk-white	Solon – Wise
Glykeria – Sweet	Hristos – Anointed one
Io – Moon	Isidoros – Gift of Isis
Marika – Beloved	Makarios – Blessed
Athina – Goddess of wisdom and war	Nestor – Homecoming
Polyxeni – Very foreign	Sokratis – Whole power
Theophania – Manifestation of God	Themistoklis – Glory of the law
Thetis – Creation	Vasos – Royal, kingly
Anastassia – Resurrection	Zisis – Life
Andriana – Manly	Zeno – Of Zeus
Despo – Lady	Ippolitos – Horse freer
Electra – Amber	Mihalis – Who is like God?
Isidora – Gift of Isis	Phoebus – Bright, pure
Marina – Of the sea	Orestis – Mountaineer
Natasha – Birthday	Platon – Broad
Sevasti – Revered	Evgenios – Well born, noble
Juno – Youth	Dimitrios – Earth-lover, follower of Demeter

Unique Greek Names

Our curated list of unique Greek names celebrates what makes Greece unlike any other country. This list of Greek names contains creative and inspirational choices for girls and boys.

Female Names	Male Names
Acacia – Thorny, naive	Achilles – Pain or lipless
Adara – Beauty, noble	Adonis – Lord
Alexandria – Defender of mankind	Aero – Air
Alyssa – Rational	Ajax – Eagle
Amaryllis – To sparkle	Ambrose – Immortal
Amethyst – Not intoxicated	Apollo – Destroyer
Anastacia – Resurrection	Aristotle – The best purpose
Andromeda – Ruler of men	Arsenio – Virile, potent
Athena – Goddess of wisdom and warfare	Astro – Star
Azalea – Dry	Atlantis – Island of Atlas
Calista – Most beautiful	Atlas – Enduring
Calliope – Beautiful voice	Atticus – Man of Attica
Catalina – Pure	Barnabas – Son of encouragement
Catarina – Pure	Castor – Beaver
Charis – Grace, kindness	Cosmo – Order, beauty
Cleo – Glory	Costas – Constant, steadfast
Cleopatra – Glory of the father	Cypress – From Cyprus
Cypress – From Cyprus	Damari – Tamer
Danae – Parched	Damion – To tame, subdue
Della – Noble	Demetri – Earth-lover, follower of Demeter
Delta – Fourth letter of the Greek alphabet	Dorian – From Doris, a district of Ancient Greece
Demi – Earth mother	Esdras – Helper
Elayna – Bright, shining light	Fenix – Dark red
Eleanora – Shining light	Genesis – Origin, birth
Elina – Torch, bright light	Giorgio – Farmer or earth-worker
Elodie – Marsh flower	Hadrian – From Hadria
Eugenia – Well-born, noble	Halo – Divine aura
Evangelina – Bearer of good news	Hercules – Glory of Hera
Halo – Divine aura	Hero – Hero
Harmony – A beautiful blending	Icarus – Follower
Helena – Bright, shining light	Indigo – Dark blue
Hera – Queen	Jude – Praised
Hermione – Earthly	Julien – Youthful, downy
Isadora – Gift of Isis	Kit – Bearer of Christ
Kaia – Earth	Kristopher – Bearer of Christ
Kairi – Sea	Kyree – Lord
Kaitlyn – Pure	Kyrie – Lord
Kali – Beauty	Kyros – Lord
Kallie – Most beautiful	Lazarus – God has helped
Kari – Pure	Leviticus – Belonging to the Levites
Karis – Grace	Lex – Defender of the people
Katalina – Pure	Lisandro – Liberator
Katarina – Pure	Lukas – From Lucania
Kathryn – Pure	Lynx – Brightness, light
Katrina – Pure	Makari – Blessed
Khloe – Green shoot	Midas – Wet, moist, skilled
Kiera – Little dark one	Nicolai – Victory of the people
Kira – Lord	Nicolas – Victory of the people
Kora – Maiden	Nicolo – Victory of the people
Kori – Maiden	Nikko – Victory of the people
Layna – Bright, shining light	Oleander – Evergreen tree
Lenora – Light	Onyx – Claw, fingernail
Lexi – Defender of mankind	Orion – Rising in the sky, dawn
Lotus – Lotus flower	Ozias – Strength from God
Magdalena – Woman from Magdala	Paris – Walled city
Maisy – Pearl	Phoenix – Dark red
Mya – Emerald	Rhodes – Rose
Myra – Myrrh	Sirius – Glowing
Oceana – Ocean	Socrates – Whole power
Odessa – Long journey	Stephan – Crown
Onyx – Claw, fingernail	Stephon – Crown
Persephone – Bringer of destruction	Teodor – Gift of God
Philomena – Lover of strength	Theodor – Gift of God
Phoenix – Dark red	Timon – Honour
Reya – Queen	Tinos – God has established
Rhea – Flowing	Titan – Titan
Rya – Flowing stream	Tobias – God is good
Selena – Moon	Troy – Foot soldier
Selene – Moon	Ulysses – To be angry, to hate
Symphony – Harmony	Xander – Defender of the people
Thea – Goddess	Xeno – Foreigner, guest
Theadora – Gift of God	Xylo – Wood
Xena – Foreigner, guest	Zenos – Gift of Zeus
Xenia – Hospitality	Zephyr – West wind
Xyla – From the forest	Zephyrus – West wind
Zaylee – Dry	Zeus – Sky or shining
Zoie – Life	Zino – God of life.

Cute Greek Names

We’ve gathered names with adorable meanings and sounds in our list of cute Greek names. Here you will find delightful names with charm, sweetness, and a playful vibe.

Female Names	Male Names
Aella – Whirlwind	Aesop – Name of a Greek fabulist
Alexis – Defender, helper	Alexandro – Defender of the people
Amara – Unfading	Alexei – Defender of the people
Andie – Brave, manly	Alexey – Defender of the people
Angel – Messenger	Alexi – Defender of the people
Antonia – Priceless, praiseworthy	Alexis – Defender of the people
Aster – Star	Angel – Messenger
Aurora – Dawn	Angelo – Angel, messenger
Bia – Force, power	Ares – Ruin or bane
Calli – Most beautiful	Aster – Star
Callie – Most beautiful	Atreus – Fearless
Cassie – Unheeded prophetess	Calen – People of victory
Cate – Pure	Caylen – People of victory
Chloe – Green shoot	Christiano – Follower of Christ
Christy – Follower of Christ	Cleo – Glory
Clio – Glory	Costa – Constant, steadfast
Colette – Victory of the people	Cy – Master, lord
Cora – Maiden	Cyril – Lordly
Delia – From Delos	Darion – Gift
Demetra – Mother-earth	Deacon – Servant, messenger
Dora – Gift	Delfino – Dolphin
Elani – Light	Dimitri – Earth-lover, follower of Demeter
Eleanore – Shining light	Dion – Child of heaven and earth
Ellie – Shining light	Elias – Yahweh is God
Elora – God is light	Eros – Love
Harmoni – Harmony	Eugene – Well born
Jayce – Healer	Ezio – Eagle
Junia – Youth	Julius – Youthful, downy
Katy – Pure	Karsten – Follower of Christ
Kiki – New beginning	Kori – Maiden
Kleio – Glory	Kosta – Constant, steadfast
Kyra – Lord	Leander – Lion man
Kyrie – Lord	Leandro – Lion man
Lexa – Defender of mankind	Leto – The hidden one
Lexia – Defender of mankind	Lino – Flax
Lexy – Defender of mankind	Linus – Flax
Lia – Bearer of good news	Lucas – From Lucania
Lyra – Lyre	Milos – Lover of glory
Maia – Good mother	Neo – New
Marianna – Grace + bitter, or sea	Nickolas – Victory of the people
Marietta – Bitter or sea	Nicky – Victory of the people
Maya – Mother	Nico – Victory of the people
Melodie – Song	Nikolai – Victory of the people
Nessa – Pure, holy	Nikos – Victory of the people
Paris – Lover	Omega – Great
Petra – Rock, stone	Otis – Keen of hearing
Rue – Regret	Page – Young servant
Sandy – Defender of mankind	Pasha – Small
Stasia – Resurrection	Pluto – Wealth
Talia – Blooming, near water	Rue – Regret
Tansy – Immortality	Sandro – Defender of the people
Tiana – Follower of Christ	Sandy – Defender of the people
Toula – Light of God	Spiro – Spirit
Zoelle – Life	Theo – Gift of God
Zoey – Life	Yiannis – God is gracious
Zooey – Life	Zander – Defender of the people

Beautiful Greek Names

This list of beautiful Greek names contains names that echo the beauty of the Aegean Sea. These enchanting names for males and females radiate elegance and beauty.

Female Names	Male Names
Agatha – Good	Achilleas – Pain or lipless
Agathe – Good	Achilleus – Pain or lipless
Alessandra – Defender of mankind	Alasdair – Defender of mankind
Alondra – Defender of mankind	Alastor – Avenger
Aphrodite – Foam-born	Antony – Priceless one
Ariana – Most holy	Aquiles – Pain or lipless
Asteria – Starry one	Archimedes – Master planner
Astraea – Star-maiden	Augustin – The exalted one
Bronte – Thunder	Bastian – Venerable, revered
Delphine – Woman from Delphi, dolphin	Calixto – Most beautiful
Demetria – Devotee of Demeter	Christoph – Bearer of Christ
Elaina – Light, bright, shining	Constantine – Constant, steadfast
Eliana – Daughter of the sun	Darius – Rich, kingly
Eugenie – Well-born, noble	Demetrios – Follower of Demeter
Evangeline – Bearer of good news	Demetris – Follower of Demeter
Filomena – Lover of strength	Demetrius – Follower of Demeter
Harmonia – Harmony	Demitri – Follower of Demeter
Irina – Peace	Endymion – To dive into, to enter
Kara – Pure	Evander – Good man
Karisa – Grace	Georges – Farmer, earthworker
Karissa – Grace	Georgio – Farmer, earthworker
Katharine – Pure	Giannis – God is gracious
Katherine – Pure	Gregor – Vigilant, a watchman
Leandra – Like a lion	Helios – Sun
Lenore – Light	Homer – Hostage, pledge
Lysandra – Liberator	Homero – Hostage, pledge
Magdalen – From Magdala	Jericho – City of the moon
Melania – Black, dark	Jerome – Sacred name
Penelope – Weaver	Lysander – Liberator
Sapphira – Sapphire, beautiful	Marcos – Dedicated to Mars
Sofia – Wisdom	Matthias – Gift of Yahweh
Stefania – Crowned or crown of laurels	Myron – Myrrh
Ursula – Little bear	Nicodemus – Victory of the people
Veronique – Bringer of victory	Philemon – Affectionate
Xanthe – Golden, yellow	Sebastian – Venerable, revered
Zenaida – Life of Zeus	Theodore – Gift of God
Zenobia – Life of Zeus	Theon – Godly
Zephyra – West wind	Timoteo – Honoring God
Zita – Seeker	Viktor – Conqueror

Pretty Greek Names

This list of pretty Greek names is charming and delightful. These pretty names for boys and girls have delicate qualities filled with allure and ethereal beauty.

Female Names	Male Names
Alexia – Defender of mankind	Alastair – Defender of mankind
Amalia – Work	Anatole – Sunrise, east
Ambrosia – Immortal	Angelus – Messenger, angel
Anthea – Flower, blossom	Apolo – Destroyer
Apollonia – Strength	Artemio – Safe and sound
Aretha – Excellence, virtue	Artemus – Safe and sound
Arianna – Most holy	Balthazar – Baal protects the king
Astrid – Divinely beautiful	Basilio – Royal, kingly
Calla – Beautiful	Callisto – Most beautiful
Cassiopeia – Cassia juice	Christian – Follower of Christ
Chris – Bearer of Christ	Cristopher – Bearer of Christ
Christian – Follower of Christ	Damaris – Calf, heifer, gentle
Crystal – Crystal, ice	Damian – To tame, subdue
Elenora – Shining light	Darian – Upholder of the good
Elliana – Sun-ray, shining light	Darrien – Upholder of the good
Evelina – Life	Demetrio – Follower of Demeter
Georgie – Farmer, earthworker	Dennis – God of wine
Hali – Sea	Dionte – God of wine and celebration
Idalia – Behold the sun	Dionysus – God of wine
Iola – Violet	Dmitri – Earth-lover
Iris – Rainbow	Dmitry – Earth-lover
Justina – Just, fair	Eryx – A mountain in Sicily
Kristen – A Christian	Eustace – Fruitful, productive
Krystal – Crystal, ice	Galen – Calm
Larisa – Citadel	Hermes – Herald
Larissa – Citadel	Ion – Going
Lena – Light	Isadore – Gift of Isis
Leora – Light	Isidore – Gift of Isis
Lois – Better, more desirable	Judas – Praised
Mara – Bitter	Kairos – Right, opportune moment
Melody – Song	Leandre – Lion man
Naia – Wave, sea foam	Leandros – Lion man
Nereida – Nymphs, sea sprites	Nicholai – Victory of the people
Nicola – Victory of the people	Nicola – Victory of the people
Philippa – Lover of horses	Nikita – Victory of the people
Pippa – Lover of horses	Nikola – Victory of the people
Sofie – Wisdom	Nikolas – Victory of the people
Sophie – Wisdom	Parris – Paris, a figure from Greek mythology
Stacia – Resurrection	Pierce – Rock
Tasia – Resurrection	Poseidon – Husband of the earth
Zelena – Green	Priam – Redeemed
Zoee – Life	Theophilus – Friend of God
Zoei – Life	Vasili – Royal, kingly
Zoi – Life	Yannis – God is gracious

Cool Greek Names

This list of cool Greek names will help you find the ideal fit for every Greece-inspired A-lister. These cool Greek names have a strong and charismatic aura, reflecting Greece’s vibrant history and mythology.

Female Names	Male Names
Arcadia – Region offering peace	Adonys – Lord
Artemisia – Gift from Artemis	Alpha – First, beginning
Asia – East	Apollos – Destroyer
Atlas – Enduring	Artemis – Butcher
Callisto – Most beautiful	Atom – Indivisible
Carissa – Grace	Calix – Very handsome
Cassia – Cinnamon	Callixtus – Most beautiful
Cosima – Order, beauty	Cassius – Empty, vain
Dasha – Gift of God	Cyprian – From Cyprus
Dido – Wanderer	Damon – Constant, loyal
Dionne – Child of heaven and earth	Draco – Dragon, serpent
Echo – Reverberating sound	Echo – Reflected sound
Elara – Mother of giants	Gabriel – God is my strength
Elektra – Shining, bright	Galaxy – Milky
Elexis – Defender of mankind	Isaak – He will laugh
Fenix – Dark red	Jayce – Healer
Gaia – Earth	Kas – Pure
Galaxy – A system of billions of stars	Kassian – Pure
Genesis – Origin, birth	Kitt – Carrier of Christ
Helia – Sun	Kratos – Power, strength
Hero – Hero	Lotus – Dreamy
Indigo – Indian dye	Lukus – From Lucania
Jude – Praised	Maximos – Greatest
Kit – Pure	Morpheus – Shape, form
Lexie – Defender of mankind	Nicos – Victory of the people
Lexis – Defender of mankind	Nike – Victory
Lynx – Lynx	Niko – Victory of the people
Nika – Victory	Nix – Night
Nike – Victory	Nyx – Night
Nikita – Unconquered	Omero – Security, pledge
Nyx – Night	Phenix – Dark red
Omega – Great	Porfirio – Purple
Orion – Boundary or limit	Thaddeus – Heart
Pallas – Maiden	Theron – Hunter
Pandora – All gifted	Titus – Title of honor
Psyche – Soul	Tycho – Hitting the mark
Rhodes – Rose	Vander – From Phaner
Sirena – Enchanter	Xan – Defender of men
Zaina – Beauty, grace	Xandro – Defender of men
Zena – A guest, stranger	Xylon – Forest, wood
Zephyr – West wind	Zale – Strength of the sea
Zeta – Born last	Zan – God is gracious

Old Greek Names

These old Greek names feel nostalgic due to their historical depth. These names harken back to ancient times and bring to mind the grandeur of classical Greece.

Female Names	Male Names
Agape – Love	Aeneas – Praise
Agata – Good	Aeson – Healer
Agnes – Pure, holy	Aether – Bright, upper sky
Aleena – Light	Aimilios – Rival, emulating
Alethea – Truth	Alec – Defender of men
Andrea – Manly, masculine	Alexander – Defender of men
Angelena – Messenger of God	Alpheus – Changing
Angelina – Messenger of God	Ammon – The hidden one
Angeline – Messenger of God	Ananias – God is gracious
Arista – The best	Andriel – Man’s love
Aryanna – Most holy	Andros – Man, warrior
Asta – Star-like, love	Angelino – Angel, messenger
Azalia – God has spared	Antonios – Priceless, inestimable
Barbara – Foreign, strange	Anubis – Royal child
Berenice – Bearer of victory	Aristides – Best kind
Bernice – Bringer of victory	Ariston – Best
Beryl – Sea-green jewel	Arius – Immortal
Callista – Most beautiful	Arris – Best
Cassandra – Shining upon man	Athanasius – Immortal
Charisma – Favor, gift	Athens – Praise
Circe – Bird	Azarius – Whom God helped
Corina – Maiden	Basil – Royal, kingly
Corinna – Maiden	Bernabe – Son of consolation
Cressida – Gold	Cirilo – Masterful, lord
Cynthia – From Mount Kynthos	Cletus – Called forth, invoked
Cyrene – Supreme power	Corinthian – From Corinth
Damara – Gentle girl	Cosmas – Order, beauty
Damaris – Gentle, calf	Cyrus – Like the sun
Daria – Wealthy	Daemon – Spirit
Dione – Daughter of heaven	Damario – Gentle, tame
Dorothy – Gift of God	Damen – To tame, subdue
Eirene – Peace	Dameon – Tamer
Eleanor – Light	Dametrius – Follower of Demeter
Elena – Shining light	Damien – To tame
Elysia – Blissful	Darrian – Gift
Epiphany – Manifestation, striking appearance	Darrion – Gift
Eris – Strife	Daymian – To tame
Eudora – Generous gift	Daymon – Day protector
Eulalia – Well-spoken	Daymond – Day protector
Eunice – Good victory	Deke – Dusty one, servant
Euphemia – Well-spoken	Demetrice – Earth mother
Flora – Flower	Demitrius – Devoted to Demeter
Greta – Pearl	Deyon – God of wine
Hebe – Youth	Dimitry – Earth-lover
Hestia – Hearth, fireside	Diondre – God of wine and fertility
Hyacinth – Blue larkspur flower, precious stone	Dionisio – God of wine
Ida – Hardworking	Dondre – Black, dark-skinned
Iliana – Trojan	Eliud – God is my praise
Illiana – Of Troy	Eris – Strife
Iona – Purple jewel	Esaias – God is my salvation
Kristine – Follower of Christ	Eugenio – Well born, noble
Leda – Lady	Eusebio – Pious
Leonora – Light	Evangelo – Bearer of good news
Lexus – Man’s defender	Gene – Well born
Lina – Tender	Gregorio – Watchful, alert
Mahalia – Tenderness, affection	Grigor – Vigilant, a watchman
Maja – Good mother or nurse	Hector – Holding fast
Makaria – Blessed	Ilya – God is my Lord
Margaret – Pearl	Isidro – Gift of Isis
Melanie – Black, dark	Jalin – Calm
Melany – Black, dark	Jalon – Calm
Melia – Work	Jason – Healer
Melissa – Bee	Jonas – Dove
Melita – Honey	Josias – God heals
Michaela – Who is like God?	Julyan – Youthful, downy
Moira – Fate, destiny	Leonides – Lion’s son
Myrtle – Myrtle tree	Lizandro – Liberator
Nerina – Sea nymph	Mathias – Gift of God
Nicole – Victory of the people	Melchior – King city
Nicolina – Victory of the people	Nektarios – Nectar, the drink of the Gods
Niobe – Fern	Nicklas – Victory of the people
Nyssa – Beginning, goal	Nieko – Victory of the people
Pamela – All sweetness	Nikkolas – Victory of the people
Phaedra – Bright	Niklas – Victory of the people
Pheobe – Bright, pure	Nile – From the Nile
Phyllis – Foliage, leaf	Osias – Salvation
Rhoda – Rose	Osiris – With strong eyesight
Sandra – Defender of mankind	Panayiotis – All holy
Selina – Moon	Pantelis – All-compassionate
Sena – This world’s beauty or grace	Perseus – Destroyer
Sibyl – Prophetess, oracle	Philipp – Lover of horses
Sonia – Wisdom	Philo – Love
Sophronia – Sensible, prudent	Prometheus – Forethought
Stephanie – Crown, garland	Ptolemy – Aggressive
Sybil – Prophetess, oracle	Rodion – Rose
Tana – Fire or star goddess	Seth – Appointed
Tatiana – Fairy queen	Simon – He has heard
Thais – Bandage	Sonnie – Wisdom
Theia – Goddess	Steffan – Crown, garland
Thelma – Will, volition	Stefon – Crown, garland
Theresa – Harvest	Stevan – Crown, garland
Tiffany – Manifestation of God	Symeon – Hearkening
Tina – River	Theseus – To set
Ursa – Bear	Timmothy – Honoring God
Virginia – Virgin, pure	Timo – Honoring God
Xylia – From the forest	Triton – Messenger of the sea
Yasemin – Jasmine	Vasilios – Royal, kingly
Yolanda – Violet flower	Xerxes – Ruler over heroes
Zenovia – Life of Zeus	Zacchaeus – Pure

Ancient Greek Names

Ancient Greek names carry the weight of centuries of history and mythology, reflecting the cultural richness of the civilization. The list below contains hand-picked names from Ancient Greece and early Greek history.

Female Names	Male Names
Acantha – Thorn	Aeolus – Quick moving, nimble
Aello – Whirlwind	Bion – Life
Aethra – Bright sky	Cadmus – From the east
Alcina – Strong-willed	Cepheus – Gardener
Alexa – Defender of man	Charon – Fierce brightness
Alexus – Defender of man	Chronos – Time
Angela – Messenger of God	Cratos – Strength, power
Angelica – Messenger of God	Deimos – Terror
Aniela – Angel	Dionysius – Follower of Dionysus
Apphia – Fruitful, increasing	Epictetus – Acquired
Arete – Virtue	Euclid – Glorious, good fame
Atalanta – Equal in weight	Eumenes – Good disposition
Athanasia – Immortal	Euripides – Wide justice
Briseis – Bride	Gaius – Rejoice
Demeter – Earth mother	Helenus – Shining light
Dorcas – Gazelle	Heracles – Glory of Hera
Doris – Gift	Herodotus – Given by Hera
Elissa – Wanderer	Hesiod – To send song
Elpis – Hope	Hiero – Holy
Eurydice – Wide justice	Hippocrates – Horse power
Hecate – Far off	Hyperion – He who goes above
Helene – Torch or moon	Lycurgus – Wolf work
Hellen – Bright, shining one	Menelaus – Withstanding the people
Hygeia – Health	Miltiades – Red earth
Hypatia – Highest, supreme	Narcissus – Numbness, sleep
Ilya – From Ilium or Troy	Oedipus – Swollen foot
Ione – Violet	Pallas – Maiden
Isis – Throne	Patroclus – Glory of the father
Leto – The hidden one	Phaedrus – Bright
Mariah – Bitter or beloved	Philip – Lover of horses
Medea – Cunning	Pindar – Composes songs
Melaina – Black, dark	Plato – Broad
Metis – Wisdom, cunning	Plutus – Wealth
Nemesis – Retribution	Polybius – Many lives
Nymph – Young woman, bride	Proteus – First
Oread – Mountain nymph	Pyrrhus – Flame-colored, red
Siren – Entangler	Sophocles – Wise glory
Tea, Téa – Gift of God	Strabo – Squinter
Teodora – Gift of God	Thales – To bloom
Themis – Law of nature	Tiresias – Inspiring fear
Thisbe – Place of the gushing fountain	Typhon – Monster
Thyra – Window, hole	Xanthus – Yellow, golden
Zephyrine – West wind	Xenophon – Strange voice

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Names of Famous Greek Men and Women

Nikos Kazantzakis was a writer and translator whose works made him an icon in modern Greek literature. He studied at the University of Athens and the Sorbonne. He helped revive ancient Greek works as a translator, and as a writer, he was nominated for 9 Nobel Prizes in literature. The Greek name Nikos means ‘victory of the people.’

Aristotle Onassis is known for his wealth and marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy. The catastrophe of Smyrna marked his early life. He became one of the world’s wealthiest est and most famous men through his shipping business. The renowned Greek name Aristotle means ‘the best of all.’

Georgios Papanikolaou was a pioneering pathologist whose study of cancerous cells led to the creation of the Papanicolaou, or Pap, smear test. He earned his Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Munich. His eponymous test has saved an untold number of lives. Georgios is a Greek name meaning ‘farmer.’

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in Athens in 1994 and has become one of the NBA’s most decorated players. Nicknamed “Greek Freak” by his fans, he has played for Filathlitikos and the Milwaukee Bucks. A biopic of Giannis titled Rise was released in 2022. Giannis is a Greek name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘God is gracious.’

Stelios Haji-Ioannou is an entrepreneur who used his start at his father’s successful shipping company to establish his own companies. He is a London School of Economics graduate and the founder of EasyJet, PlC. The name Stelios comes from a Greek word that means ‘pillar.’

References

Information from The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) which collects, analyses, and publishes information on Greek baby names was used in the collection of this data. Iefimerida, an online Greek newspaper also published an article on the 10 most popular male and female names in Greece in PDF form.