Greek names
Names of Greek origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- TheodoreFrom the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God," from theos "god" and doron "giftGreek#4
- SophiaFrom the Greek word sophia, meaning "wisdomGreek#5
- SofiaA form of Sophia, Greek for "wisdom", and the standard spelling across Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Scandinavian, and many Slavic languagesGreek#9
- LucasLatin form of Greek Loukas, understood as "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyGreek#10
- PenelopeA Greek name of uncertain derivation, linked since antiquity either to pēnē ("weft, thread"), a nod to the myth's weaver, or to penelops, a kind of duckGreek#22
- ChloeFrom Greek Khloe, "young green shoot," an epithet of the harvest goddess DemeterGreek#23
- AlexanderFrom Greek Alexandros, usually interpreted as 'defender of men,' from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'manGreek#30
- ZoeLife, derived from the Greek word for lifeGreek#31
- LukeThe English form of the Greek name Loukas, generally understood as "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyGreek#33
- ThomasFrom Aramaic taʾoma, "twin," the byname of the apostle whom the Gospels also call DidymusGreek#34
- IrisRainbowGreek#61
- GenesisOrigin or beginning, from the Greek word meaning 'birth' or 'creation'Greek#66
- AngelAngel derives from the Greek angelos, meaning 'messenger' or 'messenger of God', and is used across many cultures as a given name for both boys and girlsGreek#67
- ChristopherFrom the Greek Christophoros, meaning "bearing Christ," from Christos and pherein, "to carryGreek#68
- ZoeyLife, derived from the Greek name ZoeGreek#69
- SilasA New Testament name, probably a short form of the Latin Silvanus, "of the forest"Greek#71
- AndrewThe English form of Greek Andreas, from andreios, "manly, brave," ultimately from anēr, "manGreek#73
- AtlasThe name of the Titan of Greek mythology who bore the heavens on his shoulders, traditionally connected to the Greek root meaning "to bear" or "to endure," though its true origin is uncertainGreek#75
- TheoA short form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros ("gift of God"), and of Germanic names such as Theobald, now widely given as an independent nameGreek#82
- Lydiafrom Lydia, a region in Asia MinorGreek#92
- AthenaGoddess of wisdom, craft, and warfare in Greek mythologyGreek#109
- DamianOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek "damazein" meaning "to tame" or from the goddess DamiaGreek#109
- MargaretDerived from Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl'Greek#112
- NicholasA Greek name from nikē 'victory' and laos 'people', 'victory of the peopleGreek#112
- CoraMaiden or daughterGreek#113
- GeorgeFarmer or earth-worker, from the Greek elements 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work)Greek#126
- LeonLeon means 'lion' in Greek and Latin, symbolizing courage and strengthGreek#138
- MelanieDark, black, or dark-skinnedGreek#142
- EvangelineBearer of good newsGreek#147
- PhoebeBright, radiant, from the Greek word for shiningGreek#157
- AnastasiaResurrection, meaning 'she who will rise again' or 'of the resurrection'Greek#163
- JasonHealer, or derived from the Greek name IasonGreek#165
- NicolasVictory of the peopleGreek#177
- Daphnelaurel, bay treeGreek#178
- KatherineDerived from the Greek name Aikaterine, the etymology is debated but often associated with the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'Greek#186
- Peter'Rock' or 'stone', symbolizing steadfastness and reliabilityGreek#187
- Andresmanly, braveGreek#200
- TimothyHonoring God, from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning 'one who honors God'Greek#203
- AlexShort form of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defending men'Greek#232
- AriannaMost holy one, or silver (from Greek argyros)Greek#234
- AndreaFeminine form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave' from the Greek andreiosGreek#235
- Alexandradefender of mankindGreek#237
- AdonisAdonis is a figure from Greek mythology, a youth of remarkable beauty loved by AphroditeGreek#241
- KyrieLord, have mercy (Greek phrase from Christian liturgy)Greek#244
- XanderDefender of men (short form of Alexander)Greek#259
- ElainaA variant of Elaine, ultimately from Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light' in GreekGreek#267
- SelenaThe name is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek selene meaning 'moon'Greek#268
- LukasFrom Greek Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light-giving'Greek#288
- AresThe Greek god of warGreek#290
- TessaShort form of Theresa, meaning 'to reap' or 'harvest', of debated originGreek#311
- MathiasGift of GodGreek#312
- CatherinePure, clearGreek#313
- NikoA short form or variant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the peopleGreek#325
- PhoenixMythical bird that rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and renewalGreek#329
- OrionOf uncertain originGreek#334
- AngelinaAngel or messenger of GodGreek#347
- TheaShort form of Theodora or Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'Greek#353
- HelenaLight, torch, or brightGreek#363
- MatthiasGift of GodGreek#372
- DemiHalf, small, or from the Greek for 'half'Greek#380
- StephenCrown, wreath, or garland, from the Greek stephanosGreek#383
- KiraOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress', or from the Irish name Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired'Greek#385
- ZanderDefending men, or a short form of AlexanderGreek#396
- AngelaOf debated origin, possibly meaning 'messenger' from Greek angelos, or derived from the Latin AngelusGreek#408
- Hectorholding fastGreek#409
- MelissaThe name Melissa means "honeybee" in GreekGreek#419
- DorothyGift of GodGreek#421
- KatalinaThe name Katalina is a variant of Catalina, which is a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek#430
- MaiaNurse, mother, or great motherGreek#433
- LyraLyra is the name of a constellation in the northern sky, derived from Latin for 'lyre' or 'harpGreek#435
- ApolloOf uncertain origin, likely from the Greek apollymi meaning 'to destroy' or from an earlier non-Greek sourceGreek#445
- CalliopeCalliope means 'beautiful-voiced' in GreekGreek#451
- AlyssaAlyssa is derived from the Greek name Alyssa, meaning 'logical' or 'rational,' or from the flower alyssum, associated with 'sweetness' and 'calmnessGreek#453
- HelenBright, shining light, or torchGreek#461
- AlexandriaPlace name meaning 'defender of men' in GreekGreek#474
- KoraProbably a variant of Cora, from the Greek Kore, meaning 'maiden'Greek#490
- DamonConstant, loyal, one who tamesGreek#501
- LeonidasLion-like or son of a lionGreek#510
- PhilipLover of horsesGreek#527
- DorianOf the Dorian tribe or from the Greek region of DorisGreek#539
- AlexisHelper, defenderGreek#554
- StephanieFeminine form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'Greek#557
- AndyShort form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'masculine'Greek#565
- CleoShort form of Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father' in GreekGreek#577
- AtreusOf uncertain meaningGreek#582
- ParisA name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Gaulish word meaning 'enclosure' or 'boundary'Greek#592
- Gregorywatchful, alertGreek#593
- SeleneMoon, moon goddessGreek#621
- CassandraTo shine upon mankind, or to entangle men, but also known from Greek mythology as the Trojan princess cursed to prophesy truthfully without being believedGreek#630
- RheaOf debated originGreek#639
- Chrisbearer of ChristGreek#646
- KatieDiminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek#646
- ThaliaTo bloom or flourishGreek#647
- IreneIrene means 'peace' in Greek, derived from the word eirēnēGreek#651
- PhillipFrom the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'Greek#651
- MelinaOf debated originGreek#660
- EvanderGood man, or strong man (debated)Greek#698
- Dennisfollower of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivityGreek#707
- NikolasVictory of the peopleGreek#717
- TheodoraGift of GodGreek#725
- IlianaIliana is a feminine name meaning 'from Ilium' or 'Trojan,' ultimately derived from the Greek name HelenGreek#730
- PersephoneShe who destroys the lightGreek#734
- AmbroseImmortalGreek#735
- PennyPenny is a diminutive of Penelope, meaning 'weaver' in GreekGreek#740
- TeddyDiminutive of Theodore, meaning 'gift of God'Greek#819
- KyraDerived from the Greek name Kyria, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'Greek#827
- TiffanyEpiphany, manifestation of GodGreek#878
- Eugenewell-born, nobleGreek#943
- BarbaraBarbara means 'foreign woman' or 'stranger', derived from the Greek word 'barbaros'Greek#968
- CorinneMaiden, from the Greek word for young womanGreek#999
- ZoyaLife, beloved, or passionateGreek#1,000
- CynthiaFrom the Greek name Κυνθία (Kynthia), meaning 'woman from Kynthos'Greek#1,013
- Agneschaste, holyGreek#1,016
- ArtemisThe name of the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moonGreek#1,016
- Stefancrown, garlandGreek#1,021
- AlexaDefender of mankindGreek#1,029
- Elenilight, torch, or brightGreek#1,038
- AlexiaDefenderGreek#1,040
- DafneOf uncertain origin, possibly from Greek 'daphne' meaning 'laurel'Greek#1,047
- MelaniVariant of Melanie, from Greek meaning 'dark, black'Greek#1,053
- Dimitrifollower of DemeterGreek#1,097
- MelaniaOf uncertain originGreek#1,170
- KassandraProphetess, one who entangles men, or of uncertain originGreek#1,173
- EvangelinaGood newsGreek#1,186
- KristopherBearer of ChristGreek#1,188
- OdessaOf uncertain originGreek#1,192
- UlyssesOne who is wrathful or hatedGreek#1,196
- ZephyrWest windGreek#1,196
- PerseusOf uncertain meaning, but traditionally associated with the Greek mythological hero who slew MedusaGreek#1,204
- DemetriusOf uncertain meaningGreek#1,227
- AmethystViolet variety of quartz used as a gemstoneGreek#1,241
- JeromeSacred nameGreek#1,256
- IsadoraGift of IsisGreek#1,261
- XenaThe name Xena is a modern coinage, derived from the Greek word xenos meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner', but popularized by the television character Xena, the Warrior PrincessGreek#1,261
- ZoieVariant of Zoe, from Greek meaning 'life'Greek#1,261
- DionShort form of Dionysius, meaning 'follower of Dionysos' in Greek mythologyGreek#1,267
- SelinaMoon goddessGreek#1,272
- AndreasManly, courageousGreek#1,276
- CassieDiminutive of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man' or 'prophetess', but also used independently as a given nameGreek#1,279
- KarenA Danish form of Katherine, of debated origin but often associated with the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'Greek#1,279
- Achillesof uncertain origin, often linked to Greek 'akhos' meaning grief or painGreek#1,290
- TitanOne of the primordial deities in Greek mythology, the name Titan is also associated with great size, strength, and powerGreek#1,290
- AltheaHealerGreek#1,299
- ErosLove, desireGreek#1,323
- Arisof uncertain originGreek#1,333
- KairosDivine or opportune moment, from Greek andrōn kairosGreek#1,347
- ZeusOf uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to shine' or 'sky father'Greek#1,347
- PetraRock, stoneGreek#1,367
- GaiaEarthGreek#1,388
- CallaOne of uncertain originGreek#1,396
- NiklausVictory of the peopleGreek#1,401
- AriadnaMost holyGreek#1,417
- SybilProphetess, oracular womanGreek#1,423
- CristopherBearer of ChristGreek#1,425
- KaterinaEach of the two pure onesGreek#1,427
- DamarisThe meaning is uncertainGreek#1,436
- Elysiaof or relating to Elysium, the Greek mythological paradise of the blessed deadGreek#1,443
- NickVictory of the peopleGreek#1,443
- LeanderLion man (from Greek elements leon 'lion' and aner 'man')Greek#1,459
- NickolasVictory of the peopleGreek#1,492
- NestorOne who returnsGreek#1,529
- SofieA variant of Sophie, meaning 'wisdom'Greek#1,534
- TheresaOf uncertain meaningGreek#1,548
- DeliaOf Delos, or from the Greek island of DelosGreek#1,561
- CalistaMost beautiful, or cupGreek#1,592
- SteveGarland, crownGreek#1,609
- ErisStrife, discordGreek#1,622
- IrinaDerived from the Greek eirēnē, meaning 'peace'Greek#1,631
- LarissaFrom the name of the ancient Greek city Larissa, possibly meaning 'citadel'Greek#1,643
- MyronMyrrh, a fragrant resinGreek#1,644
- StacyResurrectionGreek#1,652
- LoisPossibly derived from the Greek word 'loion', meaning 'better' or 'more desirable', but this is uncertainGreek#1,666
- GiannisGod is graciousGreek#1,688
- AgathaGood, kindGreek#1,703
- LysanderMan who is freed, or liberation of a manGreek#1,708
- AriadneMost holy, or very pureGreek#1,758
- RhemaThat which is spoken, a word, utteranceGreek#1,758
- DorotheaGift of GodGreek#1,777
- KalliopeShe of the beautiful voiceGreek#1,777
- KatarinaPure, clearGreek#1,777
- TessShort form of Theresa, meaning 'to reap' or 'harvest'Greek#1,777
- AstraeaStar maidenGreek#1,796
- HellenShining light or the bright one, though the exact meaning is debatedGreek#1,796
- StephanCrown, garlandGreek#1,837
- AlessaAlessa is generally considered a short form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankindGreek#1,872
- LinusOf disputed meaningGreek#1,906
- PhilomenaFriend of strength, or lover of the moonGreek#1,911
- SonyaWisdom, skill, or clevernessGreek#1,927
- CosmoOrder, ornament, or universeGreek#1,932
- CristoferBearer of Christ, from Greek ChristophorosGreek#1,932
- ElanaVariant of Elena, meaning "bright, shining light" or "torch"Greek#1,981
- TheiaGoddess of sight and shining light in Greek mythologyGreek#1,981
- ExodusDeparture, exit, or a mass migrationGreek#1,992
- TheodorGift of GodGreek#1,992
- HermioneOf uncertain originGreek#2,002
- MelodieSong, melodyGreek#2,017
- Basilroyal, kinglyGreek#2,020
- KatiaPure, from the Greek katharosGreek#2,036
- EleiaOften considered a variant of the name Elia, which may derive from the Latin Aelia, a feminine form of the Roman family name Aelius, meaning 'sun' or 'sunshine,' but this connection is debatedGreek#2,076
- ArionOf uncertain originGreek#2,091
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