Greek Girl Names That Mean Grace
Greek girl names that mean grace draw on one ancient root word, charis, that keeps resurfacing in surprisingly different disguises.
Names150
OriginGreek
MeaningGrace
GenderGirl
Charis is the ancient Greek word for grace, and it never really left English name-giving. It shows up almost unchanged in Charis, softened into Latin as Carissa and Karissa, and stretched into Charisma, literally 'gift of grace.'
Grace shows up under other names too. In mythology, Thalia was counted among the Graces themselves, while Joanna carries a gentler cousin of the meaning — 'God is gracious' — through its Hebrew half. Together they show how many roads lead to the same warm idea.
Why Greek Girl Names That Mean Grace Return to One Root Word
Charis is as close as it gets to the word itself — three syllables, one meaning, no dilution. Carissa and Karissa pull double duty, layering the Greek charis root under a Latin echo of carissima, 'dearest.' Charisma pushes the root furthest, turning grace into something you can see in a person — magnetism as an inherited gift.
Grace Reimagined: Mythology and Modern Blends
Not every name here spells grace out directly. Kayra carries it in Turkish rather than Greek, meaning divine favor. Anasofia and Calianna are newer inventions that fuse Ana with Sofia or Cali, building 'grace of wisdom' and 'beauty meets grace' out of familiar parts. Analeia and Anessa round out the list with that same soft, flowing sound, even without grace itself in their history.
Names List
Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-AN-uh▶Analeia#514 in the U.S.Modern American blend combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Leia (from Greek Pronounced ah-nah-LAY-ah▶Thalia#648 in the U.S.From Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one of the threePronounced THAL-ee-uh▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lilyPronounced soo-ZAN-ah▶Karissa#2671 in the U.S.Grace; dear, beloved.Pronounced kuh-RIHS-uh▶Charis#2885 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessPronounced CHAR-ees▶Carissa#3448 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, most beloved'Pronounced kə-RIS-ə▶Anasofia#3637 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Sofia ('wisdom', from Greek sophia)Pronounced ah-nah-soh-FEE-ah▶Kayra#3913 in the U.S.From Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')Pronounced KY-rah▶Anessa#3955 in the U.S.Modern name in the Vanessa/Anissa sound family — also read as an Anna ('grace') elaboration; routes layerPronounced ah-NESS-ah▶Calianna#4120 in the U.S.Blend of Cali (Greek kallos, 'beauty') with Anna (Hebrew 'grace'); construction modernPronounced kal-ee-AN-ah▶Charisma#4121 in the U.S.From Greek charisma, 'gift of grace, divine favor' — magnetic charm and appealPronounced kə-RIZ-mah▶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▶Caris#5638 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, love'); routePronounced KAR-iss▶Alphia#5651 in the U.S.Alphia is a feminine name most plausibly built on Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, carryingPronounced AL-fee-uh▶Erianna#5655 in the U.S.A blend of an Eri- opening (echoing Erin, 'Ireland', or Eri, 'blessed', Japanese) with -anna ('grace'); aPronounced air-ee-AH-nah▶Zina#5774 in the U.S.From Arabic zina, 'beauty, adornment, grace'; also a Greek/Slavic short form of Zenobia ('of Zeus') and XPronounced ZEE-nah▶Rhya#5907 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea/Riya — variously Greek Rhea ('flowing'; a Titaness) or Sanskrit Riya ('a singer; gracePronounced RY-ah▶Amarra#5952 in the U.S.-rr- spelling of Amara — variously 'grace' (Igbo), 'eternal, immortal/unfading' (Greek/Latin), and 'eternPronounced ə-MAR-ah▶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▶Reyah#6094 in the U.S.A spelling of Riya/Rhea — variously 'a singer; graceful' (Sanskrit Riya), 'flowing' (Greek Rhea), and thePronounced RY-ah▶Eleanna#6436 in the U.S.A Greek name blending Eleni/Eleanor ('a torch; light; a sun ray') and Anna ('grace'); routes layeredPronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Annakate#6637 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace; favor', from Hebrew Hannah) and Kate ('pure', from Greek Katharine); 'grace +Pronounced AN-ah-kayt▶Lydiann#6799 in the U.S.A blend of Lydia ('from Lydia', a region of Asia Minor) with Ann ('grace; favor', from Hannah); routes laPronounced LID-ee-an▶Aneli#6939 in the U.S.A form of Anneli/Aneliya — variously a pet of Anna ('grace; favor', from Hannah) and linked to 'an angel'Pronounced ah-NEH-lee▶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▶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▶Melena#7811 in the U.S.Variously a form of Milena ('gracious; dear; loved', Slavic) and Melina ('dark; honey', Greek); routes laPronounced meh-LEH-nah▶Charmian#7879 in the U.S.Charmian derives from the Greek kharma, 'joy, source of delight,' related to charis, 'grace.' It is best Pronounced KAR-mee-un▶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▶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▶Eletha#8285 in the U.S.Eletha is a variant of Aletha or Alethea, from Greek aletheia ('truth'). The shifted first vowel gives thPronounced uh-LEE-thuh▶Peggyann#8334 in the U.S.Peggyann joins Peggy, an established pet form of Margaret (from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'), with Ann,Pronounced PEG-ee-an▶Kharis#8684 in the U.S.From the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace)Pronounced KAR-iss▶Alexiana#8942 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Alexia ('a defender; a helper', a feminine of Alexis) with an -ana ending ('grace'Pronounced ah-lek-see-AH-nah▶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▶Analina#9580 in the U.S.A compound name — Ana ('grace', Hebrew) joined with Lina (a short form of Carolina/Helena, 'light; tenderPronounced ah-nah-LEE-nah▶Charissa#9656 in the U.S.From the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charity', hence 'full of grace'Pronounced kuh-RIS-ah▶Airyanna#9751 in the U.S.Airyanna is a respelling of Arianna, the Italian form of Ariadne — the Greek name traditionally read as 'Pronounced air-ee-AN-uh▶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▶Katiana#9860 in the U.S.A modern name, blending Katie ('pure', from Katherine, Greek) with Ana ('grace', Hebrew)Pronounced kat-ee-AH-nah▶Barbarann#9899 in the U.S.Barbarann is a compound name pressing Barbara and Ann together. Barbara comes from a Greek word for a strPronounced BAR-buh-ran▶Charmon#9991 in the U.S.Charmon reads as a mid-century respelled cousin of Charmaine and Charmian, names tied to the Greek 'charmPronounced shar-MOHN▶Angelle#10309 in the U.S.A French elaboration of Angela/Angel, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel'; a graceful name, commonPronounced ahn-ZHEL▶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▶Cleora#10812 in the U.S.Cleora draws on the Greek kleos, 'glory, fame,' the same root behind Cleo and Cleopatra, blended with thePronounced klee-OR-uh▶Katianna#10900 in the U.S.Katianna joins Kati, a short form of Katherine (Greek, traditionally 'pure'), to Anna, from the Hebrew HaPronounced kat-ee-AN-uh▶Georgianne#10952 in the U.S.Georgianne is a compound of Georgia/Georgeanne and Anne; George comes from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-Pronounced JOR-jee-an▶Georgann#11046 in the U.S.Georgann is a tightened spelling of Georgeanne, uniting George — from Greek georgos, 'earth-worker, farmePronounced jor-JAN▶Alexianna#11116 in the U.S.A modern blend of Alexia (from Alexandra, 'defender; protector') and Anna ('grace; favor') — an elaboratePronounced uh-lek-see-AN-ah▶Andreea#11146 in the U.S.The Romanian feminine of Andrew, from the Greek andreios, 'manly; brave; strong.' The doubled -ee is the Pronounced an-DRAY-ah▶Kathyann#11171 in the U.S.Kathyann is a run-together compound of Kathy and Ann in the mid-century American style. Kathy is a short Pronounced KATH-ee-an▶Charise#11173 in the U.S.Charise is a spelling of Charisse/Cherise, usually connected to French cerise/cherise, 'cherry,' and to GPronounced shuh-REES▶Georgiagrace#11404 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, from Greek 'farmer; earthworker') with Grace ('Pronounced JOR-juh-grayss▶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▶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▶Melissaann#11960 in the U.S.Melissaann joins two names into one: Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'bee' or 'honeybee,' and Ann, from Pronounced meh-LIS-uh-an▶Thaliana#12017 in the U.S.Thaliana is an elaboration of Thalia, from Greek 'thallein' ('to blossom; flourish'). Thalia was the MusePronounced tah-lee-AH-nuh▶Verenice#12031 in the U.S.Verenice is a Spanish form of Berenice (blended with Veronica), from Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victoryPronounced veh-reh-NEES▶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▶Alithea#12192 in the U.S.Alithea comes from the Greek aletheia (alitheia), 'truth; sincerity; reality.' A graceful virtue name, itPronounced ah-LEE-thee-ah▶Anasophia#12224 in the U.S.Anasophia is a combination name joining Ana ('grace,' via Hannah) with Sophia ('wisdom,' Greek). Popular Pronounced ah-nah-soh-FEE-ah▶Annasophia#12236 in the U.S.Annasophia combines Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) with Sophia ('wisdom', from Greek sophia). The paiPronounced an-uh-soh-FEE-uh▶Andreah#12251 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Andrea, from the Greek andreios, 'strong; manly; brave' — long a graceful feminine Pronounced AHN-dree-ah▶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▶Alexina#12265 in the U.S.Alexina is a feminine form of Alexander especially favored in Scotland, alongside Alexandrina. Alexander Pronounced al-ek-SEE-nuh▶Annasofia#12324 in the U.S.Annasofia joins two classic names: Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor,' and Sofia, from the Pronounced AN-uh-soh-FEE-uh▶Corissa#12423 in the U.S.Corissa is an o-vowel elaboration of Carissa, a name from Greek charis, 'grace; kindness' (the root also Pronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶Cerissa#12514 in the U.S.Cerissa is a soft-C respelling in the Carissa and Clarissa family. Carissa is usually linked to the GreekPronounced suh-RISS-uh▶Charisa#12519 in the U.S.Charisa is a spelling of Charissa or Carissa, from Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm' (the root of chPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶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▶Ayriana#12632 in the U.S.Ayriana is a respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne — the Greek name traditionally read as 'moPronounced air-ee-AH-nuh▶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▶Melana#12997 in the U.S.A short form reading as Melanie (Greek melas, 'dark; black') or as the Slavic Milana (from mil, 'graciousPronounced muh-LAH-nuh▶Lexianna#13010 in the U.S.Lexianna is a contemporary blended name joining Lexi, the popular short form of Alexandra from the Greek Pronounced lek-see-AN-uh▶Andretta#13072 in the U.S.Andretta is a feminine elaboration of Andre or Andrew, from the Greek andreios meaning manly or brave, fiPronounced an-DRET-uh▶Thaleia#13301 in the U.S.Thaleia is the fuller Greek spelling of Thalia, from thallein, 'to bloom; to flourish.' In Greek myth ThaPronounced thuh-LAY-uh▶Yanni#13374 in the U.S.A short form of Greek Yannis (Ioannis), the Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Pronounced YAH-nee▶Appollonia#13607 in the U.S.Appollonia is a spelling variant of Apollonia, a Greek name meaning 'of Apollo' or 'belonging to Apollo',Pronounced ap-uh-LOH-nee-ah▶Anatalia#13726 in the U.S.A compound of Ana ('grace') and Talia ('dew of God'; also 'blooming'), which also echoes Anatolia, Greek Pronounced ah-nuh-TAH-lee-uh▶Carisma#13760 in the U.S.A respelling of 'charisma,' from the Greek kharisma, 'a gift; grace freely given' — the same root as CharPronounced kuh-RIZ-muh▶Barbaraann#13777 in the U.S.Barbaraann is the compound double name Barbara Ann written as one word. Barbara is Greek for 'foreign' orPronounced BAR-bar-uh-an▶Charisse#13833 in the U.S.Charisse entered given-name use largely through the glamorous dancer Cyd Charisse, whose stage surname suPronounced shah-REESS▶Charrise#13854 in the U.S.Charrise is a spelling of Charisse or Cherise, names usually tied to the French 'cherie,' meaning 'dear' Pronounced shuh-REES▶Sharisse#13962 in the U.S.Sharisse is a phonetic, -isse elaboration in the family of Charisse and Cherisse, names generally linked Pronounced shuh-REES▶Sherese#13974 in the U.S.Sherese varies Cherise/Charisse, blending French 'cherie' (dear, beloved) with the Greek Charis, 'grace';Pronounced shuh-REES▶Arijana#13979 in the U.S.Arijana is the South Slavic, especially Bosnian and Croatian, spelling of Ariana, where the j marks the yPronounced ah-ree-AH-nah▶Charish#14169 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the word 'cherish' ('to hold dear') and the Greek Charis ('grace; kindness'). AsPronounced CHAR-ish▶Georganne#14197 in the U.S.Georganne is a compound name joining George — Greek georgos, 'earthworker, farmer' — with Anne, from HebrPronounced jor-JAN▶Joannah#14210 in the U.S.Joannah is a spelling of Joanna, the Latin and Greek feminine of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciousPronounced joh-AN-uh▶Lexiana#14412 in the U.S.Lexiana joins Lexi - the short form of Alexandra or Alexis - to the graceful '-ana' ending, a recent AmerPronounced lek-see-AN-uh▶Georgiann#14516 in the U.S.Georgiann is a form of Georgeanne, blending Georgia/George — from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker' —Pronounced jor-jee-AN▶Cherice#14545 in the U.S.Cherice is a variant of Cherise or Charisse, names linked to the French chérie, 'darling, cherished one',Pronounced shuh-REES▶Crystalann#14656 in the U.S.Crystalann joins Crystal, from Greek krystallos, 'ice' or 'clear quartz,' a nature-and-gem name that surgPronounced KRIS-tuhl-an▶Nikiya#14759 in the U.S.A name in the Nike/Nikita family (Greek nike, 'victory') and, famously, Nikiya — the temple dancer heroinPronounced nih-KEE-yah▶Diantha#14799 in the U.S.Diantha comes from the Greek elements 'dios', 'divine' or 'of Zeus', and 'anthos', 'flower', giving 'diviPronounced die-AN-thuh▶Carrisa#14947 in the U.S.Carrisa is a double-r spelling of Carissa, a name built on the Greek 'charis', 'grace' (also read throughPronounced kah-RIS-ah▶Sophiagrace#15073 in the U.S.A two-name compound written as one: Sophia, from the Greek for 'wisdom,' plus Grace, from the Latin for 'Pronounced soh-FEE-ah-grays▶Shonya#15088 in the U.S.Shonya is a respelling of Sonya, itself the Russian affectionate form of Sofia, from the Greek sophia, 'wPronounced SHOHN-yuh▶Sharese#15235 in the U.S.Sharese is a Sh-spelled variant of Charisse or Cherise, names echoing the Greek charis, 'grace', and the Pronounced shuh-REES▶Alejandrina#15342 in the U.S.Alejandrina is a Spanish feminine of Alejandro/Alejandra — from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the peoplePronounced ah-leh-hahn-DREE-nah▶Lakyra#15391 in the U.S.Lakyra joins the productive La- prefix of African American naming to Kyra, a feminine form tied to Greek Pronounced luh-KEER-uh▶Sherisse#15403 in the U.S.Sherisse is a phonetic spelling of Cherise, a name usually tied to the French cerise, 'cherry,' or to thePronounced shuh-REES▶Ladora#15437 in the U.S.Ladora joins the decorative La- prefix, common in American naming, to Dora, itself a short form of DorothPronounced luh-DOR-uh▶Charlissa#15528 in the U.S.Charlissa is a modern elaboration that joins the Char- of Charlotte or Charlene with a -lissa ending borrPronounced shar-LISS-uh▶Karessa#15573 in the U.S.Karessa is a coined name that blends Carissa, a name from the Greek and Latin words for grace or dearnessPronounced kuh-RES-uh▶Callieann#15617 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Ann ('grace; favor'), written as one name in Pronounced KAL-ee-ann▶Charizma#15662 in the U.S.Charizma is a name made from the English word charisma, spelled with a z. Charisma comes from the Greek kPronounced kuh-RIZ-muh▶Dorianne#15669 in the U.S.Dorianne most plausibly blends Doris, from the ancient Greek region and people the Dorians, with Anne, 'gPronounced dor-ee-AN▶Carisa#15711 in the U.S.Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin cara ('dear; Pronounced kah-RISS-ah▶Phyllicia#15939 in the U.S.Phyllicia is a decorative spelling in the Phylicia and Felicia family, from the Latin felix, 'happy,' 'luPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Cherissa#15946 in the U.S.Cherissa is best read as an elaboration of Charissa, from the Greek charis, 'grace,' blended with the FrePronounced shuh-RIS-uh▶Georgeanna#15987 in the U.S.Georgeanna is a classic compound joining George — Greek Georgios, 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' — with Anna,Pronounced jor-jee-AN-uh▶Georganna#16139 in the U.S.Georganna is a blended spelling of Georgeanna, joining George (Greek 'georgos', 'farmer, earthworker') wiPronounced jor-JAN-uh▶Carrissa#16159 in the U.S.Carrissa is a doubled-r respelling of Carissa, usually linked to the Greek charis, 'grace' or 'kindness' Pronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶Chrisann#16201 in the U.S.Chrisann is a compound that fuses Chris, short for Christine or Christina, with Ann. Christine comes fromPronounced KRIS-an▶Sherece#16221 in the U.S.Sherece is a phonetic variant of Cherise or Charisse. Cherise draws on the French cherie, 'dear' or 'beloPronounced shuh-REES▶Karisa#16385 in the U.S.Karisa is a single-s, K- spelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Greek charis, 'grace', or Latin caPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Anakaren#16445 in the U.S.Anakaren is a Latina compound name joining Ana, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor,' with Karen, a DanPronounced ah-nuh-KAIR-en▶Shareese#16549 in the U.S.Shareese is a phonetic spelling of Charisse or Cherise. Those names draw on the French cherie, 'darling',Pronounced shuh-REES▶Karyssa#16739 in the U.S.Karyssa is a decorative respelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Greek charis, 'grace', or Latin cPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Kerissa#16807 in the U.S.Kerissa is a k-spelled variant of Carissa, a name built on the Greek 'charis', 'grace, kindness, charm', Pronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶Milina#16842 in the U.S.A form reading as Milena (Slavic, from mil, 'gracious; dear; loving') or Melina (Greek, 'honey' / 'dark')Pronounced muh-LEE-nuh▶Kyriana#16898 in the U.S.Kyriana is a modern American name that blends Kyra or the word Kyrie with the flowing -ana ending. The KyPronounced kee-ree-AH-nuh▶Nerina#16933 in the U.S.Nerina is an Italian and Latin name derived from Nereus, the sea god of Greek myth, and his daughters thePronounced nuh-REE-nuh▶Nicholette#16942 in the U.S.A feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'Pronounced nik-uh-LET▶Philana#16974 in the U.S.Philana is a Greek-rooted name from philos, 'loving, dear, a friend', the same element in words like philPronounced fih-LAH-nuh▶Charice#16996 in the U.S.Charice comes from the surname Charisse — made famous by dancer Cyd Charisse — and also reads as a varianPronounced shuh-REESE▶Georgeann#16999 in the U.S.Georgeann is a compound of George and Ann. George comes from the Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker,' aPronounced JOR-jann▶Rosellen#17119 in the U.S.Rosellen is a compound of Rose and Ellen. Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower, long a symbol of bePronounced ROHZ-el-un▶Krisann#17147 in the U.S.Krisann joins Kris, the short form of Kristin or Christine, to Ann. Christine and Kristin come from a GrePronounced kriss-ANN▶Annmargaret#17274 in the U.S.Annmargaret joins Ann, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace,' with Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.Pronounced an-MAR-gret▶Lizandra#17371 in the U.S.Lizandra reads two ways. It can be a spelling of Lysandra, the feminine of the Greek Lysander, from lysisPronounced lih-ZAN-druh▶Thalya#17374 in the U.S.Thalya is a modern spelling of Thalia, from the Greek thallein, 'to blossom' or 'flourish.' In Greek mythPronounced TAHL-yuh▶Caryssa#17397 in the U.S.Caryssa is a spelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Latin carus, 'dear' or 'beloved,' and sometimePronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Xylina#17540 in the U.S.Xylina is a rare coinage that draws on the Greek xylon, meaning wood, the same root behind words like xylPronounced zuh-LEE-nuh▶Karrissa#17839 in the U.S.Karrissa is a modern respelling of Carissa, a name drawn from the Greek charis, 'grace' or 'favor,' the sPronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶Tiffanyann#17896 in the U.S.Tiffanyann runs the two names Tiffany and Ann together as a single written name. Tiffany descends from thPronounced TIF-uh-nee-AN▶Karista#18157 in the U.S.Karista reads as an invented name close to Karissa and Christa, joining a Ka- opening to a -rista ending.Pronounced kuh-RIS-tuh▶Karysa#18396 in the U.S.Karysa is a K-spelled form of Carissa, a name built on the Greek 'charis,' 'grace' or 'kindness' - the saPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Georgeanne#18467 in the U.S.Georgeanne is a mid-century compound name joining George, from Greek georgos, 'farmer' or 'earth-worker',Pronounced JORJ-an▶Sharice#18860 in the U.S.Sharice is a phonetic variant of Charisse or Cherise, names usually traced to the French cerise, 'cherry,Pronounced shuh-REES▶Karrisa#19011 in the U.S.Karrisa is a K-spelled variant of Carissa, built on the Greek charis, 'grace,' by way of the Latin carus,Pronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Terriann#19048 in the U.S.Terriann pairs Terri, a pet form of Teresa, with Ann, from Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor'. It is a classic miPronounced TER-ee-an▶Sharissa#19128 in the U.S.Sharissa reads as an 'Sh-' respelling and elaboration of Charissa, from Greek 'charis', 'grace' or 'kindnPronounced shuh-RIS-uh▶Terrianne#19819 in the U.S.Terrianne joins Terri, a short form of Teresa (Greek, linked to theros, 'harvest,' or the island TherasiaPronounced tair-ee-AN▶AglaeaFrom the Greek aglaia, 'splendor; brilliance; beauty; glory'; the youngest of the three Graces (Charites)Pronounced uh-GLY-uh▶AthenagraceA modern compound of Athena (the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and craft) and Grace ('grace; favor; elegaPronounced uh-THEE-nuh-grays▶EuphrosyneFrom the Greek euphrosyne, 'joy; mirth; good cheer' (eu, 'well', + phren, 'mind'); one of the three GracePronounced yoo-FROZ-uh-nee▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most common Greek word behind grace names?
Charis is the Greek word for grace, and it sits at the root of several names on this list — Charis itself, plus Carissa, Karissa, and Charisma, each shaping the same root differently.
Are all Greek girl names that mean grace spelled similarly?
No — the meaning shows up in very different shapes. Thalia carries it through Greek mythology as one of the Graces, while Kayra expresses a close Turkish cousin of the same idea, divine favor.
Is Joanna considered a grace name?
Yes, in a gentler sense. Joanna is Greek-Hebrew and means 'God is gracious,' making it a theophoric cousin to the more direct charis-rooted names on this list.