Greek Girl Names That Mean God
Greek girl names that mean God take two paths: some spell the meaning out directly, and others borrow the name of a goddess herself.
Names300
OriginGreek
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
In Greek, a handful of roots keep resurfacing in names that mean God: angelos ('messenger'), theos ('god') fused into compounds, and doron ('gift'). That pattern gives us Angela, literally 'messenger of God,' and Dorothy, 'gift of God' — names that spell the divine out plainly rather than hinting at it.
Other names on this list take the second route: they simply borrow a goddess's own name. Athena and Thea come straight from Greek mythology's wisdom-goddess and the general word for goddess, while Iris and Selena carry the rainbow- and moon-goddess stories behind them.
Why Greek Girl Names That Mean God Are So Common
Theophoric naming — building a name around a divine word or title — was standard practice for centuries in Greek, Hebrew, and Latin alike, which is why the type resurfaces across languages. Joanna reshapes the Hebrew 'God is gracious' through Greek, Angelina shrinks 'angel' into an affectionate diminutive, and Ariana and Arianna both settle on 'most holy.'
Familiar Versus Unexpected Names on This List
Some entries here are already household names — Iris sits at #61 and climbing, and Angela has been a steady classic for generations. Others are quieter finds: Elora blends the divine root El with a light-filled ending, Thea is simply the Greek word for goddess in three soft syllables, and Mya traces back to a Roman goddess of her own.
Names List
Ellie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HelenePronounced EL-ee▶Iris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbowPronounced EYE-riss▶Athena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertainPronounced uh-THEE-nuh▶Ariana#128 in the U.S.Very holy; most holy — from Latin Ariana, feminine of Arianus, related to Greek ari- (most, very) + hagnoPronounced air-ee-AH-nuh▶Arianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (very, most)Pronounced air-ee-AN-uh▶Selena#268 in the U.S.Moon; moonlight; from Greek Selene, goddess of the moonPronounced suh-LEE-nuh▶Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-AN-uh▶Angelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'little angel'Pronounced an-jeh-LEE-nah▶Thea#353 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -thea such as Dorothea (gift of God) or Theodora (divine gift), from Greek Pronounced THEE-ah▶Elora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God is my lightPronounced eh-LOR-ah▶Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form of Irish CiaPronounced KEER-ah▶Angela#408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Angelus, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos meaning messenger; in Christian tradition Pronounced AN-jeh-lah▶Dorothy#421 in the U.S.From Greek Dorothea, a reversal of Theodora: combining doron (gift) and theos (God), meaning gift of GodPronounced DOR-oh-thee▶Mya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, or from BurmPronounced MY-ah▶Angel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to divine messePronounced AYN-jul▶Halo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; used in EnglisPronounced HAY-loh▶Selene#623 in the U.S.From Greek Selene, the goddess of the moon, derived from selas meaning 'light,' 'brightness,' or 'glow'; Pronounced seh-LEE-nee▶Rhea#639 in the U.S.Possibly from Greek rheo meaning to flow; name of the Titan mother of the Olympian gods including Zeus, HPronounced REE-uh▶Irene#651 in the U.S.From Greek Eirene meaning peace; Eirene was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology, one of the Horae, thPronounced eye-REEN▶Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'; inPronounced AN-jee▶Theodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift), meaning 'gPronounced thee-oh-DOR-ah▶Persephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murder); name oPronounced per-SEF-oh-nee▶Cynthia#826 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), who was said Pronounced SIN-thee-uh▶Celina#829 in the U.S.Variant of Selena or Celine, ultimately from the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, whose name is derivedPronounced seh-LEE-nuh▶Kyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the Great of PPronounced KY-ruh▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the Greek ElePronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Tiffany#880 in the U.S.From Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God; the name given to children born on or around EpiphanyPronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullness); meanPronounced eh-LIZ-uh-beth▶Harmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musical accordPronounced har-MOH-nee▶Artemis#1022 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; possibly pre-Pronounced AR-tuh-mis▶Agnes#1063 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin AgnesPronounced AG-nes▶Ariadna#1214 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure)Pronounced ah-ree-AD-nah▶Isadora#1223 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Pronounced iz-uh-DOR-uh▶Ariadne#1258 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure) — the original Greek form of AriadPronounced air-ee-AD-nee▶Ines#1282 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyPronounced ee-NES▶Selina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddessPronounced seh-LEE-nah▶Dottie#1406 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftPronounced DOT-ee▶Inez#1407 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyPronounced ih-NEZ▶Irina#1567 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the Greek goddess Pronounced ih-REE-nuh▶Dolly#1624 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Pronounced DAH-lee▶Eris#1650 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'eris' meaning 'strife' or 'discord'; Eris was the Greek goddess of strife and discorPronounced EER-is▶Cindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess ArtemPronounced SIN-dee▶Hermione#1672 in the U.S.From Greek mythology, the feminine form of Hermes (the messenger god); in myth, Hermione was the daughterPronounced her-MY-uh-nee▶Liza#1806 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced LYE-zuh▶Dorothea#2066 in the U.S.From Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (god): 'gift of God'. The same elements reversed give Theodora. EngliPronounced dawr-uh-THEE-uh▶Mayah#2253 in the U.S.waterPronounced MY-uh▶Kyrie#2271 in the U.S.Lord, master; from Kyrie eleison (Lord have mercy)Pronounced KEER-ee-ay▶Cirilla#2278 in the U.S.lordly, masterful, of the LordPronounced sih-RIL-uh▶Caliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentPronounced kuh-LY-uh▶Illiana#2309 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Maiya#2314 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Pronounced MY-uh▶Anyeli#2401 in the U.S.angel, divine messengerPronounced ahn-YEL-ee▶Ilyana#2407 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Theonita#2917 in the U.S.Theonita is an elaborated girl's name built on the Greek Theona or Theone, from theos, 'god,' with a softPronounced thee-oh-NEE-tuh▶Elli#2974 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining light.Pronounced EL-ee▶Airis#3044 in the U.S.Variant of Iris, from Greek 'iris' (ἶρις), meaning 'rainbow.' In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess ofPronounced AIR-iss▶Angelie#3075 in the U.S.Messenger of God; angelic being; from Greek angelos meaning messengerPronounced AN-jel-ee▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath), uPronounced EL-ee▶Zenaida#3261 in the U.S.Of Zeus, belonging to Zeus; from Greek Zenais, derived from the god's namePronounced zeh-NY-dah▶Hermie#3344 in the U.S.Hermie is an affectionate short form used for names built on the Herm- sound. For a girl it may shorten HPronounced HUR-mee▶Ariani#3444 in the U.S.Variant of Ariana/Arianna, from Ariadne, Greek for 'most holy'Pronounced ah-ree-AH-nee▶Teddy#3494 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname revivalPronounced TED-ee▶Cyra#3511 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted'Pronounced SY-rə▶Arianne#3638 in the U.S.French form of Ariadne — Greek 'most holy' — the Cretan princess of the labyrinth legendPronounced air-ee-AN▶Azelia#3817 in the U.S.Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoingPronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Ariyana#3884 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Ariana — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' — the thread-bearing princess's lineagePronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Ariyanna#3885 in the U.S.Double-n y-styled spelling of Arianna — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy'Pronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Kayra#3913 in the U.S.From Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')Pronounced KY-rah▶Seline#4015 in the U.S.Spelling blending Selene — Greek 'moon' goddess — with Celine, French form of Celestine, 'heavenly'Pronounced sə-LEEN▶Asteria#4115 in the U.S.From Greek aster, 'star' — Asteria, a Titan goddess of falling stars and night oraclesPronounced ass-TEER-ee-ah▶Charisma#4121 in the U.S.From Greek charisma, 'gift of grace, divine favor' — magnetic charm and appealPronounced kə-RIZ-mah▶Ilianna#4133 in the U.S.Elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; routes layerePronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Inessa#4225 in the U.S.Russian form of Ines/Agnes — Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'Pronounced ee-NESS-ah▶Daira#4388 in the U.S.From Greek Daeira, 'the knowing one' (a goddess/Oceanid); also a modern Da-/-ira coinage; routes layeredPronounced DY-rah▶Zephyr#4454 in the U.S.From Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze'Pronounced ZEF-ər▶Atenea#4470 in the U.S.Spanish form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; etymology uncertain (pre-Greek)Pronounced ah-teh-NEH-ah▶Theo#4537 in the U.S.Short form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'god', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'; here for girlsPronounced THEE-oh▶Arianelly#4556 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Ariana ('most holy', Greek) to a -nelly ending (echoing Nelly); constructioPronounced ah-ree-ah-NEH-yee▶Chlora#4729 in the U.S.Chlora draws on the Greek chlor- root, which carries the sense of 'green, pale-green, fresh and blooming.Pronounced KLOR-uh▶Teya#4750 in the U.S.Spelling of Thea/Teia — from Greek thea, 'goddess'; also a short form of Dorothea ('gift of God'); routesPronounced TAY-ah▶Circe#4785 in the U.S.From Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure/bind'; the enchantress goddess of Greek myth; etyPronounced SUR-see▶Ilyanna#4802 in the U.S.Spelling of Iliana/Eliana — from Hebrew, 'my God has answered', or Greek 'sun/ray of light'; routes layerPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Karisma#4810 in the U.S.K-spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetism'Pronounced kə-RIZ-mah▶Nerine#4811 in the U.S.Nerine comes from the Nereids, the sea-nymphs of Greek myth, daughters of the sea-god Nereus; it is also Pronounced nuh-REEN▶Theodosia#4864 in the U.S.From Greek theos, 'God', plus dosis, 'giving, gift' — 'gift of God; giving to God' (the feminine of TheodPronounced thee-ə-DOH-zhah▶Arsema#4890 in the U.S.From the Ethiopian/Eritrean veneration of St Arsema (Arsenia) — a virgin martyr; linked to Greek 'pure, hPronounced ar-SEH-mah▶Dorthie#4992 in the U.S.Dorthie is a folksy respelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, joining doron, 'gift', and theos, 'GoPronounced DOR-thee▶Thiana#4994 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Tiana ('princess', a Tatiana short form) and Diana ('divine, heavenly'); no singlePronounced tee-AH-nah▶Illyana#5058 in the U.S.-ll- spelling of Iliana/Ilyana — variously a feminine of Elijah ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) or linked Pronounced ih-lee-AH-nah▶Isidora#5188 in the U.S.Feminine of Isidore — from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess)Pronounced ee-see-DOR-ah▶Dorothie#5210 in the U.S.Dorothie is an old-fashioned spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron', 'gift', and 'theos', 'god' — 'gift Pronounced DOR-uh-thee▶Maiah#5224 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Maya/Maia — from Greek Maia, 'mother; good mother; great' (the goddess of spring; motherPronounced MY-ah▶Zenayah#5279 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zenaida ('of Zeus', Greek) and the -iah ('Yahweh') ending; also a Zinnia/Zaniyah ePronounced zə-NY-ah▶Aphrodite#5298 in the U.S.From Greek Aphrodite — the goddess of love and beauty, traditionally linked to aphros, 'sea foam' (she roPronounced af-rə-DY-tee▶Athenea#5302 in the U.S.Spanish/elaborated spelling of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts (origin prePronounced ah-thə-NAY-ah▶Doshie#5311 in the U.S.Doshie is a diminutive that most likely comes from Theodosia, a Greek name meaning 'gift of God' (theos 'Pronounced DOH-shee▶Demetria#5324 in the U.S.Feminine of Demetrius — from Greek Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and earth — 'follower/devotee of DPronounced də-MEE-tree-ah▶Ireene#5342 in the U.S.Ireene is a variant spelling of Irene, from the Greek eirene, 'peace'. In Greek myth Eirene was the goddePronounced eye-REEN▶Clytie#5387 in the U.S.Clytie (Greek Klytie) is the name of an Oceanid nymph in Greek mythology who loved the sun god Helios; spPronounced KLY-tee▶Reia#5389 in the U.S.-ei- spelling of Rhea/Reya — from Greek Rhea, 'flowing; ease' (the Titaness, mother of the gods); also a Pronounced RAY-ah▶Celena#5460 in the U.S.C-spelling of Selena/Selene — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the Greek moon goddess)Pronounced sə-LEE-nah▶Dorothye#5506 in the U.S.Dorothye is a spelling variant of Dorothy, from the Greek doron, 'gift', and theos, 'God' - together, 'giPronounced DOR-uh-thee▶Kyrielle#5512 in the U.S.From the French kyrielle — a poetic verse form, from the liturgical Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have mercy' (GrPronounced kih-ree-EL▶Miangel#5534 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mi, 'my', plus Angel, 'a messenger of God' (Greek angelos); 'my angel'Pronounced mee-AHN-hel▶Teddie#5573 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for girls; roPronounced TED-ee▶Angelyn#5617 in the U.S.Blend of Angel ('a messenger of God', Greek angelos) with the -lyn ending ('lake'); also echoes Angeline;Pronounced AN-jə-lin▶Ares#5619 in the U.S.From Greek Ares — the god of war; possibly linked to 'bane, ruin, battle'; predominantly a boys'/mythic nPronounced AIR-eez▶Ineza#5666 in the U.S.A spelling of Inez/Ines — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'Pronounced ee-NEH-zah▶Jakyra#5668 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Ja- opening with Kyra ('lady; lord; sun', Greek/Persian); no single fixed root; routePronounced jə-KEER-ah▶Ariane#5794 in the U.S.The French form of Ariadne — from Greek, 'most holy; most pure' (ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy, pure')Pronounced ar-ee-AHN▶Dannae#5823 in the U.S.A spelling of Danae ('a princess of Argos', Greek), and/or a Danna ('God is my judge', a Daniella form); Pronounced dah-NY▶Teodora#5923 in the U.S.The Slavic, Spanish, and Italian form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'a giftPronounced teh-oh-DOR-ah▶Dorathea#5991 in the U.S.Dorathea is a spelling variant of Dorothea, from the Greek elements 'doron' ('gift') and 'theos' ('God') Pronounced dor-uh-THEE-uh▶Dorma#5992 in the U.S.Dorma is best read either as a short, elaborated form of Dora and Dorothea, from the Greek for 'gift of GPronounced DOR-muh▶Eryss#5992 in the U.S.A -yss spelling of Eris — the Greek goddess of strife and discord; the name means 'strife', which we flagPronounced EHR-iss▶Darthy#6014 in the U.S.Darthy is a spoken-into-being variant of Dorothy, the classic name from Greek doron 'gift' and theos 'GodPronounced DAR-thee▶Dodi#6021 in the U.S.Dodi is a pet form of Dorothy, through the diminutive Dodie, and so carries Dorothy's Greek meaning, 'gifPronounced DOH-dee▶Kharisma#6034 in the U.S.A Kh- spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetic appeal' (Pronounced kə-RIZ-mah▶Kyree#6042 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord; O Lord, have mercy', Greek) and the trendy Ky- sound; used for both sPronounced ky-REE▶Reyah#6094 in the U.S.A spelling of Riya/Rhea — variously 'a singer; graceful' (Sanskrit Riya), 'flowing' (Greek Rhea), and thePronounced RY-ah▶Apollonia#6171 in the U.S.A feminine of Apollonios — 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and prophecy)Pronounced ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah▶Cinthia#6195 in the U.S.An -i- spelling of Cynthia — from Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of Artemis, the moon goddessPronounced SIN-thee-ah▶Eriana#6216 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ariana ('most holy', Greek) and Erin ('Ireland'); no single fixed root; routes layePronounced eh-ree-AH-nah▶Irean#6311 in the U.S.Irean is a respelling of Irene, from the Greek eirene, peace; Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace, and Pronounced eye-REEN▶Corretta#6447 in the U.S.Corretta is a variant of Coretta, an elaboration of Cora with the diminutive ending '-etta'. Cora comes fPronounced kuh-RET-ah▶Helia#6461 in the U.S.A feminine of Helios — from Greek helios, 'the sun' (the sun god); 'of the sun'Pronounced HEE-lee-ah▶Antha#6600 in the U.S.Antha is a short form of Anthea, from the Greek anthos, 'flower,' giving the sense 'flowery' or 'blossomiPronounced AN-thuh▶Dossie#6616 in the U.S.Dossie is best read as an affectionate pet form, most plausibly of Theodosia ('gift of God', Greek) or DoPronounced DOSS-ee▶Irys#6732 in the U.S.A spelling of Iris — from Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (also the iris flower and the messenger goddess of the Pronounced EYE-ris▶Rea#6846 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea — from Greek, variously 'a flowing; a stream' and 'the earth'; the name of a Titaness,Pronounced RAY-ah▶Apolonia#6942 in the U.S.A Spanish/Polish form of Apollonia — from Greek, 'belonging to Apollo' (the god of light, music, and the Pronounced ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah▶Arianni#6945 in the U.S.A spelling of Arianna — from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy; very holy; utterly pure'; also echoing the ItaliaPronounced ah-ree-AH-nee▶Deonna#6982 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration of Deon/Dion — from Greek, linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione, 'divine; heavPronounced dee-ON-ah▶Despina#6983 in the U.S.From Greek despoina, 'a lady; a mistress' — also a title of the goddess Persephone, and a title of the ViPronounced des-PEE-nah▶Elleana#6995 in the U.S.A spelling of Eliana — variously from Hebrew, 'my God has answered', and from Greek/Latin, linked to 'thePronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Jace#7034 in the U.S.A short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek) and Jacen/Jayce, sometimes linked to Hebrew 'the Lord is salvatPronounced JAYSS▶Dorsie#7035 in the U.S.Dorsie is a soft, -ie pet form. It most likely nods to Dorsey, a surname from the Norman French d'Orsay, Pronounced DOR-see▶Jayce#7045 in the U.S.A spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek), sometimes linked to 'the Lord is salvatioPronounced JAYSS▶Meliana#7114 in the U.S.A modern blend, joining a Mel- element (variously 'honey', Greek meli, or 'dark', from Melanie) with the Pronounced mel-ee-AH-nah▶Herma#7146 in the U.S.Herma is an old-fashioned short form of Hermine or Herminia, feminine names connected to Herman, 'army maPronounced HUR-muh▶Oksana#7148 in the U.S.A Ukrainian/Russian name, variously linked to Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and read as 'praise tPronounced ok-SAH-nah▶Ariannah#7256 in the U.S.A spelling of Arianna — the Italian form of Ariadne, from Greek, 'most holy; utterly pure'Pronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Athina#7261 in the U.S.The Modern Greek form of Athena — goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens; the meaning isPronounced ah-THEE-nah▶Ayris#7265 in the U.S.A spelling of Iris — from Greek, 'rainbow' (and the goddess Iris, messenger of the gods, plus the iris flPronounced EYE-ris▶Dennise#7306 in the U.S.A spelling of Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from Greek Dionysios, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the Pronounced deh-NEES▶Dionne#7310 in the U.S.A French feminine of Dion — from Greek, linked to Dios/Zeus, 'of Zeus; divine' (Dione was a Titaness, motPronounced dee-ON▶Maryagnes#7429 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Mary, the English form of Hebrew Miriam, and Agnes, from the GreePronounced MAIR-ee-ag-nes▶Dorita#7498 in the U.S.Dorita is a Spanish-style diminutive of Dora, itself a short form of Dorothy (Greek Dorothea, 'gift of GoPronounced doh-REE-tuh▶Denece#7502 in the U.S.Denece is a phonetic spelling of Denise, the French feminine form of Denis. That name goes back through SPronounced duh-NEECE▶Tea#7534 in the U.S.A short form of Dorothea/Theodora — from Greek, 'gift of God' (theos, 'God', + doron, 'gift'); also linkePronounced TAY-ah▶Ynez#7552 in the U.S.A spelling of Inez — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste' (also linked to LaPronounced ee-NEZ▶Babbette#7559 in the U.S.Babbette, with a doubled b, is a variant of the French Babette, a pet form used for both Barbara, from thPronounced bab-ET▶Ambrielle#7591 in the U.S.A modern blend of an Ambr- element (from Ambrose/ambrosia, 'immortal; divine', Greek) with the -ielle endPronounced am-bree-EL▶Dody#7594 in the U.S.Dody is an affectionate pet name most often derived from Dorothy, though it has also served as a nicknamePronounced DOH-dee▶Asta#7616 in the U.S.A Scandinavian short form of Astrid — from Old Norse, 'divinely beautiful' (ass, 'god', + frithr, 'beautiPronounced AS-tah▶Dorann#7636 in the U.S.Dorann is a compound of Dora and Ann in the mid-century double-name style. Dora is a short form of DorothPronounced DOR-an▶Damia#7659 in the U.S.A feminine of Damian — from Greek damazo, 'to tame'; also Damia, an ancient Greek goddess of fertility anPronounced DAH-mee-ah▶Demii#7666 in the U.S.A spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of DemetPronounced DEH-mee▶Harmoniee#7708 in the U.S.A spelling of Harmony — from Greek harmonia, 'harmony; agreement; concord' (also the Greek goddess of conPronounced har-MOH-nee▶Karizma#7749 in the U.S.A spelling of Charisma — from Greek kharisma, 'a divine gift; grace; favor; charm' — a word-name; we notePronounced kuh-RIZ-mah▶Dorthey#7779 in the U.S.Dorthey is a phonetic respelling of Dorothy, dropping the middle vowel the way the name is often spoken. Pronounced DOR-thee▶Salena#7867 in the U.S.A spelling of Selena/Selina — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the moon goddess); also linked to 'salty'; rPronounced suh-LEE-nah▶Yani#7913 in the U.S.A short form of Yanni/Yana — ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan (John/Jane), 'God is gracious'; used for botPronounced YAH-nee▶Zanoviah#7929 in the U.S.A modern form of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (the king of the gods); we note the deityPronounced zah-NOH-vee-ah▶Celene#8020 in the U.S.A form of Celine/Selene — variously from the Greek Selene, 'the moon' (a moon goddess), and the Latin caePronounced suh-LEEN▶Dynasti#8053 in the U.S.A spelling of Dynasty — from the English word dynasty, 'a ruling line; a succession of rulers from one faPronounced DY-nuh-stee▶Illianna#8108 in the U.S.A spelling of Iliana/Iliana — variously a form of Eliana ('my God has answered', Hebrew) and 'of Ilion (TPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Ioanna#8113 in the U.S.A Greek form of Joanna — from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious; the Lord is gracious' (a feminine ofPronounced yoh-AH-nah▶Dorotha#8328 in the U.S.Dorotha is a variant of Dorothea and Dorothy, from the Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('God') — 'gift of Pronounced duh-ROH-thah▶Teona#8353 in the U.S.A form of Theona/Theone — from the Greek theos, 'god', hence 'godly; of God; divine'; also a Georgian namPronounced tee-OH-nah▶Thena#8356 in the U.S.A short form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom (of pre-Greek, uncertain root); also read as a coinaPronounced THEE-nah▶Theodore#8357 in the U.S.From the Greek Theodoros — theos, 'god', + doron, 'gift', hence 'a gift of God'; strongly boy-leaning; hePronounced THEE-uh-dor▶Zephyra#8402 in the U.S.A feminine form of Zephyr — from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (Zephyrus, the god Pronounced zeh-FY-rah▶Agapita#8448 in the U.S.Agapita is the Spanish feminine of Agapito, from the Latin Agapitus and the Greek agape, meaning love, esPronounced ah-gah-PEE-tah▶Apolline#8464 in the U.S.A French feminine form of Apollo — from the Greek god Apollo (of light, music and the sun); 'of Apollo'; Pronounced ah-poh-LEEN▶Arionna#8471 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Arianna/Ariadne — from the Greek, 'most holy; very pure'; also echoing Arion (a legendPronounced ar-ee-ON-ah▶Athyna#8479 in the U.S.A spelling of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom and war (her name of pre-Greek, uncertain root); we noPronounced ah-THEE-nah▶Latiffany#8501 in the U.S.Latiffany joins the La- prefix to Tiffany, a medieval English form of the Greek Theophania, 'appearance oPronounced luh-TIF-uh-nee▶Chloey#8530 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe — from the Greek chloe, 'a green shoot; a young blooming plant' (an epithet of the goPronounced KLOH-ee▶Dimitra#8553 in the U.S.A feminine of Demetrios — from the Greek goddess Demeter (de, 'earth', + meter, 'mother'), the goddess ofPronounced dih-MEE-trah▶Dori#8554 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy/Doris — from the Greek, variously 'a gift of God' (Dorothy) and 'of the sea/the DorPronounced DOR-ee▶Hestia#8613 in the U.S.From the Greek hestia, 'the hearth; the fireside' — the name of Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth aPronounced HES-tee-ah▶Izadora#8625 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Isadora — from the Greek, 'a gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess Isis + doron, 'a giftPronounced iz-ah-DOR-ah▶Cinde#8653 in the U.S.Cinde is a spelling of Cindy, the everyday short form of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount KPronounced SIN-dee▶Kharis#8684 in the U.S.From the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace)Pronounced KAR-iss▶Leanora#8705 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Leonora/Eleanor — variously linked to 'light; the shining one' and 'compassion; God isPronounced lee-ah-NOR-ah▶Dorethea#8735 in the U.S.Dorethea is a respelling of Dorothea, from the Greek doron, 'gift', and theos, 'God' - 'gift of God'. It Pronounced dor-uh-THEE-uh▶Cynde#8774 in the U.S.Cynde is an inventive respelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is a Greek epithet of ArtemPronounced SIN-dee▶Pheobe#8806 in the U.S.A spelling of Phoebe — from the Greek phoibos, 'bright; radiant; shining; pure' (a Titan and a name of thPronounced FEE-bee▶Rhealynn#8822 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Rhea ('a flowing; a mother', the Greek Titan mother of the gods) with a -lynn endiPronounced REE-uh-lin▶Thia#8878 in the U.S.A short form of Theia ('a goddess; divine', a Greek Titaness) and Anthea/Cynthia ('flower'/'moon goddess'Pronounced THEE-ah▶Alethia#8941 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Alethea/Aletheia — from the Greek aletheia, 'truth' (Aletheia, the personified goddessPronounced ah-LEE-thee-ah▶Ariann#8976 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Arianne/Ariana — variously from the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy', and the Welsh arian, 'Pronounced air-ee-AN▶Timi#8982 in the U.S.Timi is a short, feminine pet form built on Timothy or Timothea, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (tiPronounced TIM-ee▶Arianah#9042 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Ariana (Arianna), the Italian form of the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy' (ari-, 'most,'Pronounced ah-ree-AH-nah▶Danaya#9045 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Danae (a princess of Greek myth) and Dana ('from Denmark; God is my judgPronounced dah-NY-ah▶Dion#9056 in the U.S.A short form of Dionysius ('of Dionysus/Zeus of Nysa') and linked to Dione (a Greek goddess, 'divine'); uPronounced dee-ON▶Eirene#9063 in the U.S.From the Greek eirene, 'peace' (Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace; the original of Irene); we note the gPronounced eye-REE-nee▶Irais#9146 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Iris — from the Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (Iris, the messenger goddess of the rainbow; alPronounced ee-RICE▶Nesta#9353 in the U.S.A Welsh form of Agnes — from the Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste'Pronounced NES-tah▶Sindy#9439 in the U.S.A spelling of Cindy — a short form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Kynthos' (an epithet of Pronounced SIN-dee▶Yannis#9496 in the U.S.A Greek form of John (Yannis/Giannis) — from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; more often a boys' nPronounced YAH-nis▶Aariana#9523 in the U.S.A spelling of Ariana — variously from the Greek Ariadne, 'most holy', and the Italian, 'silver' (from argPronounced ah-ree-AH-nah▶Dorri#9538 in the U.S.Dorri is a friendly spelling of Dorrie, a pet form of Dora, Doris, or Dorothy. All trace to the Greek dorPronounced DOR-ee▶Anthea#9592 in the U.S.From the Greek antheia, 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera; we note the mythic epiPronounced AN-thee-ah▶Artemisa#9598 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Artemisia — from the Greek, 'gift of/belonging to Artemis' (the goddess of the hunt); aPronounced ar-teh-MEE-sah▶Dorette#9692 in the U.S.Dorette is a French diminutive of Dora or Dorothea, adding the fond -ette ending to a name rooted in the Pronounced daw-RET▶Dory#9700 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy/Dora/Isidora — from the Greek, 'gift of God/gift'; also linked to 'golden' (Hebrew Pronounced DOR-ee▶Eirini#9708 in the U.S.A Greek form of Irene — from the Greek eirene, 'peace' (also the goddess of peace)Pronounced ee-REE-nee▶Elisandra#9716 in the U.S.A blend of Elisa ('God is my oath', from Elizabeth) and Sandra/Alexandra ('defender of men'); routes layePronounced eh-lee-SAHN-drah▶Iriana#9802 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to the Greek eirene ('peace', as in Irene) and an echo of Ariana ('very hPronounced ee-ree-AH-nah▶Delise#9805 in the U.S.Delise reads as a soft blend of Delisa and Denise. Denise is the French feminine of Dionysius, the name cPronounced duh-LEESE▶Delsie#9863 in the U.S.Delsie is a homespun diminutive most often traced to Delia, a Greek name meaning 'of Delos', the island bPronounced DEL-see▶Illyanna#9866 in the U.S.A spelling of Iliana, itself linked to Helen ('bright; shining; sun ray') and to the Eliana family ('my GPronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Khyra#9885 in the U.S.A spelling of Kyra — variously from the Greek kyria, 'lady/lord', and the Persian, 'the sun; a throne'; rPronounced KY-rah▶Kyri#9910 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek) and Kyra ('lady'); used for both sexes; routePronounced KY-ree▶Deneise#9982 in the U.S.Deneise is a spelling variant of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which descends through Saint DenisPronounced duh-NEESE▶Kyriaki#9990 in the U.S.Kyriaki is Greek, 'of the Lord; belonging to the Lord,' and also the Greek word for 'Sunday' (the Lord's Pronounced kee-ree-AH-kee▶Oceann#10041 in the U.S.A spelling of Ocean — from the Greek Okeanos (the great river/sea encircling the earth, and its Titan godPronounced OH-shun▶Kiffany#10049 in the U.S.Kiffany respells Tiffany with a K, keeping the sound but changing the look. Tiffany descends from the medPronounced KIF-uh-nee▶Teia#10168 in the U.S.Variously from the Greek Theia ('a goddess; divine', the Titaness of light) and a short form of names likPronounced TAY-ah▶Dorathy#10173 in the U.S.Dorathy is a respelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, joining doron, 'gift,' and theos, 'God' — 'gPronounced DOR-uh-thee▶Irine#10332 in the U.S.Irine is a variant spelling of Irene, from Greek eirene, 'peace' — the name of the Greek goddess of peacePronounced eye-REEN▶Astrea#10332 in the U.S.From the Greek Astraea, 'star maiden' (from aster, 'star'); the goddess of justice and innocence, placed Pronounced ah-STRAY-ah▶Atena#10334 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish/Persian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts (of ancient, uncePronounced ah-TEH-nah▶Atheena#10335 in the U.S.A spelling of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts (of ancient, uncertain-name origin); wPronounced ah-THEE-nah▶Athenarose#10400 in the U.S.A written-together compound of two given names: Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, craft and just war, Pronounced uh-THEE-nuh-rohz▶Chloie#10416 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' (an epithet of the goddess DemetPronounced KLOH-ee▶Denni#10454 in the U.S.A short form of Denise (feminine of Dennis), from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' (the god ofPronounced DEN-ee▶Dollie#10464 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God'); used as anPronounced DOL-ee▶Evania#10500 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration linked to the Greek Evania ('peaceful; calm') and the Welsh Evan (a form of John, Pronounced eh-VAH-nee-ah▶Teffany#10504 in the U.S.Teffany is a spelling variant of Tiffany, a name descended from the Greek Theophania, 'the appearance or Pronounced TEFF-uh-nee▶Gaya#10516 in the U.S.A form of Gaia, the Greek earth-mother goddess ('the earth'), also read as the Hebrew Gaya ('valley; pridPronounced GAH-yah▶Cyntha#10618 in the U.S.Cyntha is a trimmed spelling of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'she of Mount Kynthos' on the island of Pronounced SIN-thuh▶Kyria#10683 in the U.S.From the Greek kyria ('lady; mistress'), the feminine of kyrios ('lord'); also read as an extended form oPronounced KEER-ee-uh▶Doreatha#10732 in the U.S.Doreatha is a phonetic respelling of Dorothea, from Greek 'doron', 'gift', and 'theos', 'god' — 'gift of Pronounced dor-ee-ATH-uh▶Denette#10788 in the U.S.Denette joins the name Denise (or its short form Dene) to the French diminutive -ette. Denise is the femiPronounced duh-NET▶Nasia#10807 in the U.S.Nasia is read as the Hebrew Nasya, 'miracle of God'; it also serves as a Greek short form of names like APronounced NAH-see-uh▶Docia#10812 in the U.S.Docia is a short form of Theodosia ('gift of God', from Greek theos + dosis) or of Eudocia ('good repute,Pronounced DOH-shuh▶Olimpia#10842 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Olympia, from the Greek for 'of Mount Olympus; of the gods; heavenly' - tPronounced oh-LEEM-pee-ah▶Dortha#10863 in the U.S.A variant of Dorothea (and its short form Dorothy), from the Greek 'doron' ('gift') plus 'theos' ('God') Pronounced DOR-thuh▶Rheia#10881 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea (Rheia), the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, whose name is linked to 'flow; easPronounced RAY-ah▶Denicia#10919 in the U.S.Denicia is an invented American name that layers the 'De-' prefix over a '-nicia' ending, shadowing DenisPronounced duh-NEE-shuh▶Synthia#10966 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Kynthos' — an epithet of ArtemisPronounced SIN-thee-ah▶Dennie#11081 in the U.S.Dennie is an affectionate short form of Denise or Dennis, both from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of DioPronounced DEN-ee▶Ambrosia#11131 in the U.S.From the Greek ambrosia, 'immortal; of the immortals' — the fragrant food of the gods on Olympus. A lush,Pronounced am-BROH-zhah▶Angelynn#11149 in the U.S.A modern blend of Angel (from Greek angelos, 'messenger of God') with the -lynn ending (from Welsh, 'lakePronounced AN-juh-lin▶Artemisia#11179 in the U.S.From the Greek, 'belonging to Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and moon; also a plant genus (wormwood, mPronounced ar-teh-MEE-zee-ah▶Cinthya#11293 in the U.S.Cinthya is a variant spelling of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia ('from Mount Kynthos'), an epithet of ArtemiPronounced SIN-thee-uh▶Tiffiany#11309 in the U.S.Tiffiany is a variant spelling of Tiffany, the medieval English form of Theophania — Greek for 'appearancPronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Demia#11320 in the U.S.Demia reads as a short coinage or elaboration close to Demi, which echoes the French demi, 'half,' and thPronounced DEE-mee-uh▶Denis#11321 in the U.S.Denis is a French and Greek form of Dennis, ultimately from Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus,' the Greek Pronounced DEN-is▶Deymi#11325 in the U.S.Deymi is a modern respelling of Demi, tied to the French demi, 'half,' and to the Greek goddess Demeter. Pronounced DAY-mee▶Dot#11329 in the U.S.A short pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God.' Used as a standalone name, Dot is smPronounced DOT▶Isadore#11465 in the U.S.From the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the goddess Isis + doron, 'gift'). More often the boy's name IsiPronounced IZ-uh-dor▶Jhoanna#11530 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Joanna, the feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' The Jh-Pronounced joh-AH-nah▶Coree#11628 in the U.S.Coree is a variant spelling of Cora, from the Ancient Greek kore, meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter,' an epitPronounced kor-EE▶Tiffannie#11694 in the U.S.Tiffannie is an ornate spelling of Tiffany, a medieval English form of the Greek Theophania, theos 'God' Pronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Khione#11712 in the U.S.From the Greek Khione, 'snow' -- in myth the goddess or nymph of snow, a daughter of Boreas (the north wiPronounced ky-OH-nee▶Deneice#11764 in the U.S.Deneice is a spelling variant of Denise, the French feminine form of Denis, which traces to Dionysius, thPronounced duh-NEECE▶Lenise#11791 in the U.S.Lenise is a variant of Denise, softening the opening D to an L. Denise is the French feminine of Denis, wPronounced luh-NEES▶Dodie#11805 in the U.S.Dodie is an affectionate pet form of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', and theoPronounced DOH-dee▶Theola#11933 in the U.S.Theola pairs the Greek theos, 'god,' with the graceful -ola ending fashionable a century ago, giving a sePronounced thee-OH-luh▶Theora#12018 in the U.S.Theora reads as a Greek-rooted name tied to 'theoria' ('contemplation; beholding; viewing') or to the 'thPronounced thee-OR-uh▶Theona#12042 in the U.S.From the Greek Theona, 'godly; divine,' built on theos ('god'). A graceful classical name, noted honestlyPronounced thee-OH-nuh▶Cyndie#12118 in the U.S.Cyndie is a decorative spelling of Cindy, the pet form of Cynthia — Greek for 'woman from Mount Kynthos',Pronounced SIN-dee▶Aaryana#12127 in the U.S.A spelling of Aryana/Ariana; by the Persian route 'noble; of the Aryans' (as in Aryana, an old name for tPronounced ar-ee-AH-nah▶Doree#12201 in the U.S.Doree is a decorative pet form of Dora, which is short for Dorothy or Theodora, from Greek 'doron' (gift)Pronounced DOR-ee▶Ambrose#12206 in the U.S.Ambrose comes from the Greek Ambrosios, 'immortal; of the immortals' (from ambrosia, the food of the godsPronounced AM-brohz▶Arieanna#12254 in the U.S.Arieanna is a modern respelling of Arianna/Ariana, from Greek Ariadne ('most holy'). It can also read as Pronounced air-ee-AN-uh▶Astraia#12281 in the U.S.Astraia is the Greek form of Astraea, the 'star-maiden' goddess of justice and innocence who, in myth, lePronounced as-TRY-uh▶Doshia#12342 in the U.S.Doshia is a clipped, folk form of Theodosia, from the Greek 'theos', god, and 'dosis', gift, so it means Pronounced DOH-shuh▶Cintia#12398 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Pronounced SEEN-tee-ah▶Cloey#12401 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'young green shoot; blooming; verdant' - an epithet of DemeterPronounced KLOH-ee▶Cyrilla#12413 in the U.S.A feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). A vintage, Pronounced sih-RIL-ah▶Denisha#12455 in the U.S.Denisha extends Denise — the French feminine of Denis, from the Greek god Dionysus — with the fashionablePronounced duh-NEE-shuh▶Demetra#12456 in the U.S.A form of Demetra/Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain; the name is read as 'earth mother'Pronounced deh-MEH-trah▶Demitra#12458 in the U.S.A form of Demetra/Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain, the name read as 'earth mother' (fPronounced deh-MEE-trah▶Dione#12466 in the U.S.From the Greek Dione, 'divine; goddess' (a feminine of Zeus/Dios); a Titaness/goddess, in some myths the Pronounced dy-OH-nee▶Dorthy#12472 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A Pronounced DOR-thee▶Dotty#12473 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A cheerful, vintPronounced DOT-ee▶Elias#12489 in the U.S.The Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Eliyahu (Elijah), 'the Lord is my God' (or 'Yahweh is God'). OverwPronounced ee-LY-us▶Denean#12493 in the U.S.Denean is a coined variant in the Denine and Denise sound family. Denise is the French feminine of Denis Pronounced duh-NEEN▶Deonne#12498 in the U.S.Deonne is best read as a form of Dionne, a name popularized in America and usually traced to the Greek DiPronounced dee-ON▶Cynia#12532 in the U.S.Cynia is an invented name that sounds like a trimmed cousin of Cynthia, the Greek name of the moon goddesPronounced SIN-ee-uh▶Gea#12567 in the U.S.An Italian and Dutch form of Gaia, the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth — 'earth, land'. We note thePronounced GAY-ah▶Giannis#12572 in the U.S.A Greek form of John (Ioannis), from Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. A boy's name, well known via basketbalPronounced YAH-nis▶Ionna#12648 in the U.S.A spelling that reads as the Greek Ioanna (a form of Joanna, 'God is gracious'), and echoes the Scottish Pronounced ee-OH-nah▶Thecla#12696 in the U.S.Thecla derives from the ancient Greek Theokleia, combining theos, 'god,' and kleos, 'glory, fame,' givingPronounced THEK-lah▶Hebe#12723 in the U.S.From the Greek hebe, 'youth; the prime/bloom of life'; the goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods, daPronounced HEE-bee▶Khloey#12770 in the U.S.Khloey is a respelling of Chloe and Khloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'a young green shoot; blooming' — a namePronounced KLOH-ee▶Cyndia#12813 in the U.S.Cyndia is an ornamented spin on Cynthia, or an extension of the pet form Cyndi. Cynthia comes from the GrPronounced SIN-dee-uh▶Tiffony#12844 in the U.S.Tiffony is a variant spelling of Tiffany, which comes through medieval French and English from the Greek Pronounced TIF-uh-nee▶Markella#12930 in the U.S.The Greek Markella, a feminine form of Marcus/Markos, from the Roman name tied to Mars, the god of war ('Pronounced mar-KELL-ah▶Dorenda#12939 in the U.S.Dorenda reads as a blend of the Dor- opening, familiar from Dora and Doreen, with the -enda ending that mPronounced duh-REN-duh▶Meia#12961 in the U.S.A spelling of Maia/Maya, from the Greek Maia, 'great; mother; nurse' — a goddess linked to spring and thePronounced MAY-uh▶Denetria#12989 in the U.S.Denetria is a variant of Demetria, the feminine of the Greek Demetrios - 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddesPronounced duh-NEE-tree-uh▶Tekela#12993 in the U.S.Tekela is a spelling of Tekla, the Slavic and Scandinavian form of Thecla, from the Greek Theokleia. It cPronounced tuh-KEL-uh▶Nektaria#13040 in the U.S.From the Greek nektar, the drink of the gods that conferred immortality; Nektaria is the feminine of NektPronounced nek-TAR-ee-uh▶Denyse#13060 in the U.S.Denyse is a French-styled variant of Denise, the feminine of Denis, from Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the GPronounced duh-NEES▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most popular Greek girl name that means God?
Iris is the highest-ranked name here at #61 and still climbing. Athena follows at #109, and while its popularity has cooled a little, it remains a widely recognized choice.
Do all these names come directly from the word 'God'?
No. Some, like Angela and Dorothy, spell it out directly ('messenger of God,' 'gift of God'). Others, like Selena, simply carry a goddess's own name instead of a title.
Is Elora a Greek name?
Not purely — Elora blends the Hebrew divine root El with a light-themed ending, which is why it sits comfortably alongside Greek names that mean God on this list.