Greek Baby Names
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Greek Girl Names
Sophia#5 in the U.S.WisdomSofia#9 in the U.S.WisdomPenelope#22 in the U.S.Weaver; possibly from Greek pene (bobbin) and ops (face/voice)Chloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in springEllie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HeleneElla#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman FrenchLainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining oneZoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living oneElena#42 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; torch — variant of Helen, from Greek HeleneSophie#55 in the U.S.Wisdom; from Greek sophiaIris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbowMaya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)Genesis#66 in the U.S.Beginning, origin, birth — from Greek genesis, also the name of the first book of the BibleZoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoeMadelyn#71 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; Magdala means 'high tower' in HebrewMelody#79 in the U.S.Song; musical tune — from Greek melodia (song, music), from melos (song) + ode (song)Lydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealthGeorgia#99 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgosMargot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)Athena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertainCatalina#111 in the U.S.Pure — Spanish form of Katherine/Catherine, from Greek Aikaterinē, associated with the Greek kaMargaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearlCora#113 in the U.S.Maiden; girl — from Greek kore (maiden, girl, daughter)Ariana#128 in the U.S.Very holy; most holy — from Latin Ariana, feminine of Arianus, related to Greek ari- (most, verMelanie#142 in the U.S.Dark; black — from the Greek melaina, feminine of melas (dark, black)Evangeline#147 in the U.S.Bearer of good news; from Greek euangelion (good news, gospel): eu (good) + angelos (messenger)Phoebe#157 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, shining oneAnastasia#163 in the U.S.Resurrection — from Greek anastasis (resurrection, rising up), from ana (up) + stasis (standingCallie#175 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely — short form of Calliope or Callista, from Greek kallos (beauty)Daphne#178 in the U.S.Laurel tree; bay laurel; from Greek daphne (laurel)Katherine#186 in the U.S.Pure — from Greek Aikaterinē, later associated with Greek katharos (pure, clean)Kaia#193 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean); also used as a Scandinavian variant of Katja (pure) and aStevie#203 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Maisie#233 in the U.S.PearlArianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (vAndrea#235 in the U.S.Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek andreia (courage, manliness)Alexandra#237 in the U.S.Defender of the people; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsOphelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistanceTalia#265 in the U.S.Dew of heaven; blooming, flourishingElaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining lightSelena#268 in the U.S.Moon; moonlight; from Greek Selene, goddess of the moonKhloe#272 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloeHarmony#276 in the U.S.Harmony; musical and emotional concord; from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, music)Azalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)Lena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or MagdalenaElaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of HelenJoanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousElodie#310 in the U.S.Foreign riches; from the Greek alodia (wealth from another land)Tessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of TheresaCatherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure oColette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victAlessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meaninAngelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'litThea#353 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -thea such as Dorothea (gift of God) or Theodora (divine gift), fElora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God iHelena#363 in the U.S.Latinate form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, possibly derived from the Greek word 'hele' (torEsmeralda#373 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese 'esmeralda', meaning emerald — the precious green gemstone, from thDemi#381 in the U.S.Short form of Demetria (devoted to Demeter) or from French demi meaning half; used independentlNicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofMelany#399 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Melanie, from Greek melania meaning black or dark, derived from melas (blacAngela#408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Angelus, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos meaning messenger; in Christian Melissa#420 in the U.S.From Greek melissa meaning bee or honeybee; in Greek mythology, Melissa was a nymph who discoveDorothy#421 in the U.S.From Greek Dorothea, a reversal of Theodora: combining doron (gift) and theos (God), meaning giVeronica#427 in the U.S.From Latin Veronica, possibly a Latinization of Greek Berenice meaning she who brings victory; Katalina#430 in the U.S.Spanish variant of Catalina, itself the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine possibMaia#433 in the U.S.From Greek Maia, one of the seven Pleiades and mother of Hermes; her name relates to greatness Lyra#435 in the U.S.From Greek lyra meaning lyre, the stringed instrument of Apollo and Orpheus; also the name of aAlessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' Mya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, orCalliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the MuAlyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connElle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (GreekHelen#462 in the U.S.From Greek 'Helene,' possibly derived from 'helios' (sun) or from the root 'hele' (torch, brighAlexandria#474 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alexandros, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), meaning Kora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for PersephAnaleia#514 in the U.S.Modern American blend combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Leia (fKate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly Nellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriPhoenix#534 in the U.S.The mythical bird of rebirth; from Greek phoinix, also meaning dark red or crimson, and associaLenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via theAngel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to diAlexis#554 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; originally aStephanie#557 in the U.S.French feminine form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' derived fromMargo#559 in the U.S.French short form of Margot, itself from Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from Latin MaLina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aCali#574 in the U.S.Beautiful; most beautiful — a short form of Calista or Calliope from the Greek kalos/kallos meaCleo#577 in the U.S.Short form of Cleopatra or Cleophanes, from Greek kleos meaning 'glory' or 'fame'Paris#592 in the U.S.From the Greek mythological name Paris, possibly related to Parrhasios or a pre-Greek root; alsAlejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'tHalo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; usedSelene#623 in the U.S.From Greek Selene, the goddess of the moon, derived from selas meaning 'light,' 'brightness,' oLexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaningCassandra#631 in the U.S.Possibly 'she who entangles men'; name of the Trojan prophetess cursed to speak true propheciesAndi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' Rhea#639 in the U.S.Possibly from Greek rheo meaning to flow; name of the Titan mother of the Olympian gods includiLyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used asKatie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; tThalia#648 in the U.S.From Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one ofAndie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea Irene#651 in the U.S.From Greek Eirene meaning peace; Eirene was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology, one of theMelina#660 in the U.S.From Greek meli meaning honey, or from the Latin Melinus meaning quince-yellow; also connected Myra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Laney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helenSasha#684 in the U.S.Russian and Slavic diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexGeorgina#689 in the U.S.Farmer; earth-worker; feminine form of George, from Greek georgos (farmer)Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or 'Alena#707 in the U.S.Variant of Helena or Elena, from Greek Helene meaning 'torch' or 'bright one,' associated with Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messeTheodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift),
Greek Boy Names
Theodore#4 in the U.S.Gift of God; divine giftLucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)Elias#13 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; the Greek/Latin form of ElijahSebastian#16 in the U.S.From Sebastia (a city in Asia Minor); venerable; revered; from Greek sebastosAlexander#30 in the U.S.Defender of men; protector of the peopleLuke#33 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; the Greek form of the evangelist's nameAngel#67 in the U.S.Messenger; angel — from Greek angelos (messenger) via Latin angelusChristopher#68 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; from Greek Christophoros (Christos: Christ + pherein: to bear)Andrew#73 in the U.S.Manly; strong and braveAtlas#75 in the U.S.To carry; to endure — from Greek Atlas, from tlao (to carry, to endure), referring to the TitanTheo#82 in the U.S.Gift of God; short form of Theodore or Theophilus from Greek theos (God) + doron (gift)Luka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from LatinChristian#96 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Christian person — from Latin Christianus, Greek ChristianosDamian#109 in the U.S.To tame; to subdue; a tamer — from Greek Damianos, from damazein (to tame, subdue)Nicholas#112 in the U.S.Victory of the people — from Greek Nikolaos, from nike (victory) + laos (people)Jace#114 in the U.S.Healing; healer — short form of Jason, from Greek Iason (to heal); or possibly from Hebrew YehoGeorge#126 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth — from Greek georgos, a compound of ge (earth) and ergon (work)Jasper#129 in the U.S.Treasurer; bringer of treasure — from Persian Gaspar (one who guards treasure), via GreekLeon#138 in the U.S.Lion — from Greek leōn and Latin leoJason#165 in the U.S.Healer; to heal — from Greek Iasōn, related to iasthai (to heal)Jayce#167 in the U.S.Healer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)Nico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)Nicolas#177 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleEmmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah aPeter#187 in the U.S.Rock; stone; from Greek Petros, a translation of Aramaic Kepha (Cephas)Alejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek AlexandrosAndres#200 in the U.S.Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreiosTimothy#203 in the U.S.Honoring God; from Greek Timotheos: time (honor) + theos (God)Zachary#216 in the U.S.God has remembered — English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Simon#230 in the U.S.He has heard; from Greek Simon, from Hebrew Shimon: shama (to hear)Alex#232 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man)Adonis#241 in the U.S.Lord, master — from Phoenician/Semitic adon (lord, master), the name of the beautiful youth of Kyrie#244 in the U.S.Lord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')Xander#259 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsCyrus#268 in the U.S.Sun; far-sighted; possibly throne or youngSteven#271 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; English form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Atticus#281 in the U.S.From Attica; a man of Athens or AtticaTobias#283 in the U.S.God is good; Yahweh is goodLukas#288 in the U.S.From Lucania (a region of ancient southern Italy); also interpreted as light, from Greek leukosAres#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warAngelo#304 in the U.S.Angel; messenger of GodMathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted throJorge#323 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek Georgios, composed of 'ge' (earth) and 'eNiko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning Phoenix#329 in the U.S.From the Greek 'phoinix', possibly meaning dark red or crimson, and used as the name of the legOrion#334 in the U.S.From the Greek Orion, a giant hunter of Greek mythology. The etymology may derive from the GreeColin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usaDamien#352 in the U.S.From the Greek Damianos, derived from 'damazo' (to tame, subdue, or master), meaning 'one who tAnderson#363 in the U.S.Patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew', from the Greek Andreas (manly, masculine) — ultimatOnyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a fingerAndre#368 in the U.S.French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manlyMatthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek aStephen#383 in the U.S.From Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garland, the symbol of victory and honor in classical antElio#388 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Helios, from Greek helios meaning sun; also used as a short form ofAri#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old NorZander#397 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people, combining alexeiLeandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lionHector#409 in the U.S.From Greek Hektor, possibly from ekhein meaning to hold fast or to restrain; the greatest TrojaSylas#440 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Silas, from Latin Silvanus meaning 'of the forest' or possibly a short formApollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possiblPedro#455 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from Greek 'Petros' meaning rock or stone; the name was gEsteban#461 in the U.S.Spanish form of Stephen/Steven, from Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'; the Greek Caspian#491 in the U.S.From the Latin Caspius/Greek Kaspios, referring to the Caspian Sea region; possibly from the anCollin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also usAlessandro#497 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/Damon#501 in the U.S.From Greek Damon, related to the verb damao meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'; associated with tPierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin PetrusLeonidas#510 in the U.S.From Greek Leonidas, derived from leon (lion) + the patronymic suffix -idas meaning 'son of,' tAlexis#513 in the U.S.From Greek Alexis, derived from the verb alexein meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'; a name of anPhilip#528 in the U.S.From Greek Philippos, a compound of philos ('loving') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'lover of hTroy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or froDorian#539 in the U.S.From Latin Dorianus, derived from Greek Dorios meaning 'of the Dorians,' an ancient Greek peoplDeacon#561 in the U.S.From Late Greek diakonos meaning 'servant' or 'messenger,' the origin of the Christian ecclesiaAndy#565 in the U.S.Manly; warrior — a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'of a man'Rhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning Atreus#582 in the U.S.From Greek Atreus, possibly derived from a- (not) and treo (to be afraid), meaning 'fearless' oGregory#593 in the U.S.From the Late Latin Gregorius, derived from Greek Gregorios, from gregoreo meaning 'to be awakeJonas#599 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Jonah (Yonah), meaning 'dove'; also used in some traditions as a Nikolai#605 in the U.S.Russian form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, composed of nike ('victory') and laos ('people')Kyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like tJayceon#629 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Jason, derived from the Greek Iason, possibly from iasthai ('to heal').Chris#646 in the U.S.Short form of Christopher or Christian, from Greek Christophoros meaning Christ-bearer, or fromPhillip#651 in the U.S.From Greek Philippos, composed of philein meaning to love and hippos meaning horse; the name waAries#661 in the U.S.From Latin aries meaning ram; the name of the first sign of the zodiac (March 21–April 19) and Evander#698 in the U.S.Good man; from Greek eu (good) and aner/andros (man)Jayson#700 in the U.S.Healer; from Greek Iason, derived from iasthai (to heal), possibly also influenced by Hebrew YeDennis#707 in the U.S.From the Medieval Latin Dionysius, derived from the Greek Dionysios, meaning 'follower of DionyJase#717 in the U.S.Short form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from Nikolas#719 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), a compound of nike (victory) Ocean#720 in the U.S.From the Latin oceanus, from Greek okeanos (Ὠκεανός), the name of the Titan god who personified
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