Greek Girl Names
3035 greek girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Greek girl names have a natural elegance — lyrical, storied, and often tied to a goddess, muse, or myth. The polished classics lead: Sophia and Sofia, Penelope, Chloe and Zoe.
For something softer or more unexpected, Ella, Elena, Iris and Melody are gently romantic, while Maya, Lainey and Genesis feel fresh and current.
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Elenna#5475 in the U.S.-nn- spelling of Elena — from Greek Helene, 'light; torch; shining one' (also linked to 'the mo▶Elenor#5476 in the U.S.-or spelling of Eleanor — possibly from Provençal Alienor, linked to 'light, bright'; the origi▶Elnora#5480 in the U.S.A contracted form of Eleanora/Eleanor — often linked to 'light, bright; the shining one'; the o▶Euline#5489 in the U.S.Euline reads as an early twentieth century American name related to Eula and Eulalia, the latte▶Jordi#5498 in the U.S.Catalan form of George ('a farmer; earth-worker', Greek); also a pet form of Jordan ('flowing d▶Katlyn#5504 in the U.S.Kat-/-lyn spelling of Caitlin/Kaitlyn — the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure▶Barb#5506 in the U.S.A short form of Barbara, from the Greek barbaros, 'foreign, stranger.' It was used casually as ▶Dorothye#5506 in the U.S.Dorothye is a spelling variant of Dorothy, from the Greek doron, 'gift', and theos, 'God' - tog▶Kyrielle#5512 in the U.S.From the French kyrielle — a poetic verse form, from the liturgical Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have ▶Lidya#5519 in the U.S.Spelling of Lydia — from Greek, 'from Lydia' (an ancient region of Asia Minor); 'a Lydian woman▶Mela#5530 in the U.S.A short name — variously from Greek meli, 'honey', Latin malum/Italian mela, 'an apple', or a p▶Melannie#5531 in the U.S.-nn- spelling of Melanie — from Greek melaina/melas, 'dark, black'▶Miangel#5534 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mi, 'my', plus Angel, 'a messenger of God' (Greek angelos); 'my angel'▶Inis#5545 in the U.S.Inis is a trim vintage name usually explained one of two ways: as a form of the Scottish name a▶Saleen#5565 in the U.S.A modern name — from Arabic salim, 'safe, sound, whole, peaceful', and/or echoing Greek Selene,▶Fronie#5570 in the U.S.Fronie is a pet form of Sophronia, a Greek name built on the sense of soundness of mind, pruden▶Teddie#5573 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for▶Xylie#5585 in the U.S.A modern name — from Greek xylon, 'wood' (as in Xylia, 'of the woods'), and/or a Xy-spelling of▶Zanovia#5590 in the U.S.Spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life')▶Zeena#5591 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Zena/Zina — variously Greek 'hospitable; of Zeus' (from Xenia/Zenobia), or Ara▶Zelia#5592 in the U.S.From Greek zelos, 'zeal, ardour' (via Zélie/Solange echoes), and/or a short form of Azelia/Ceci▶Agata#5604 in the U.S.Italian/Polish/Spanish form of Agatha — from Greek agathos, 'good, kind, honourable'▶Perina#5606 in the U.S.Perina reads as a feminine form in the Peter family, close to Italian Pierina and French Perrin▶Alyra#5609 in the U.S.Modern blend of an Aly- opening with Lyra ('the lyre', a constellation, Greek); no single fixed▶Angelyn#5617 in the U.S.Blend of Angel ('a messenger of God', Greek angelos) with the -lyn ending ('lake'); also echoes▶Ares#5619 in the U.S.From Greek Ares — the god of war; possibly linked to 'bane, ruin, battle'; predominantly a boys▶Briany#5631 in the U.S.A spelling of Brianna/Briony — the feminine of Brian ('noble, strong, high', Irish), or echoing▶Caris#5638 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, lov▶Deliah#5647 in the U.S.A spelling blending Delia ('of Delos', Greek — Artemis's birthplace) and Delilah ('delicate; la▶Alphia#5651 in the U.S.Alphia is a feminine name most plausibly built on Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet▶Elaria#5652 in the U.S.A modern name joining an El- opening (echoing Eleanor/Elara) with -aria ('air; a song', Italian▶Erianna#5655 in the U.S.A blend of an Eri- opening (echoing Erin, 'Ireland', or Eri, 'blessed', Japanese) with -anna ('▶Pegi#5657 in the U.S.Pegi is a streamlined spelling of Peggy, the classic pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes throu▶Galaxy#5659 in the U.S.From the word galaxy — 'a vast system of stars' (from Greek galaxias, 'the Milky Way', from gal▶Ilene#5665 in the U.S.A spelling of Eileen/Aileen — an Irish form of Helen, from Greek, 'light; torch; the shining on▶Ineza#5666 in the U.S.A spelling of Inez/Ines — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'▶Jakyra#5668 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Ja- opening with Kyra ('lady; lord; sun', Greek/Persian); no single fixed r▶Myrle#5686 in the U.S.Myrle is a variant of Myrtle, the fragrant evergreen from Greek myrtos long tied to love and ma▶Kasia#5687 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Katarzyna (Katherine) — from Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Katalea#5688 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Kata- opening (echoing Katalina/Katherine, 'pure') with -lea ('meadow'; or ▶Fronia#5690 in the U.S.Fronia is a clipped form of Sophronia, a name from Greek sophron meaning 'sensible, temperate, ▶Layni#5697 in the U.S.A spelling of Laney/Lainey — a pet form of Elaine (a form of Helen, 'bright, shining', Greek), ▶Lelia#5698 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Laelia (origin uncertain), and/or echoing 'lily' and Greek 'well-spo▶Nicol#5724 in the U.S.A no-e spelling of Nicole — a feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the pe▶Phebe#5730 in the U.S.A no-o spelling of Phoebe — from Greek Phoibe, 'bright, radiant, pure' (a Titaness; a name of t▶Margaruite#5735 in the U.S.Margaruite is a transposed spelling of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret. The name descen▶Zanova#5768 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Zenobia ('the life of Zeus', Greek) and Nova ('new'); no single fixed roo▶Zina#5774 in the U.S.From Arabic zina, 'beauty, adornment, grace'; also a Greek/Slavic short form of Zenobia ('of Ze▶Aelia#5782 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aelia/Aelius — possibly from Greek helios, 'the sun'; the origin is ▶Alenna#5785 in the U.S.A -nn- spelling of Alena/Alana — variously 'light' (a Slavic Elena/Helen), or 'fair; a little r▶Alexus#5786 in the U.S.-us spelling of Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help' — 'the defender; the helper'▶Andersen#5790 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'the son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'ma▶Ariane#5794 in the U.S.The French form of Ariadne — from Greek, 'most holy; most pure' (ari, 'most', plus hagne, 'holy▶Catalyna#5816 in the U.S.-yna spelling of Catalina — the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Odessie#5820 in the U.S.Odessie is an affectionate, -ie ending form of Odessa, a name borrowed from the Ukrainian Black▶Dannae#5823 in the U.S.A spelling of Danae ('a princess of Argos', Greek), and/or a Danna ('God is my judge', a Daniel▶Doreen#5827 in the U.S.An -een elaboration of Dora ('a gift', Greek), or from the Irish Doirean, 'sullen, brooding'; r▶Haydee#5844 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Haidee — possibly from Greek aidoios, 'modest, well-behaved; honoured', or ▶Historia#5846 in the U.S.From the word historia — 'history; an inquiry, a learning by inquiry; a story' (Greek/Latin); a▶Barbarella#5860 in the U.S.Barbarella is an ornate Italian-style diminutive of Barbara, which comes from the Greek barbaro▶Kathrine#5861 in the U.S.A spelling of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'▶Kemistry#5865 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Chemistry — 'the science of matter; (figuratively) connection, attraction, spar▶Korah#5870 in the U.S.From Hebrew Korach, 'baldness; ice' (a biblical figure); also echoes Cora ('maiden', Greek); he▶Lanora#5874 in the U.S.A form of Lenora/Eleanor — often linked to 'light, bright; the shining one'; the origin is deba▶Margareth#5881 in the U.S.-eth spelling of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Marsali#5883 in the U.S.The Scottish Gaelic form of Marjory/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Melah#5886 in the U.S.A short name — variously from Hebrew melach, 'salt' (a covenant of preservation), Greek melos, ▶Melanny#5887 in the U.S.-nny spelling of Melanie — from Greek melas, 'dark, black'▶Mena#5888 in the U.S.A pet form of Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) or Wilhelmina; also a Coptic/Egyptian n▶Nicoletta#5897 in the U.S.The Italian form of Nicolette — a feminine diminutive of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the vi▶Rhaena#5906 in the U.S.A coined Targaryen name from Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon; also echoes Rhea ('flowing'/a▶Binnie#5907 in the U.S.Binnie is an affectionate girl's name, a pet form of Benita, from the Latin 'benedicta', blesse▶Rhya#5907 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea/Riya — variously Greek Rhea ('flowing'; a Titaness) or Sanskrit Riya ('a sin▶Teodora#5923 in the U.S.The Slavic, Spanish, and Italian form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift'▶Cleda#5929 in the U.S.Cleda is a rare early-twentieth-century American girl's name of uncertain origin. It is plausib▶Babs#5930 in the U.S.Babs is an affectionate pet form of Barbara, from the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange▶Zenovia#5937 in the U.S.A spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life▶Amarra#5952 in the U.S.-rr- spelling of Amara — variously 'grace' (Igbo), 'eternal, immortal/unfading' (Greek/Latin), ▶Azia#5961 in the U.S.A Z-spelling of Asia — from Greek, possibly from Akkadian asu, 'to rise, the east, the sunrise'▶Cathy#5968 in the U.S.A pet form of Catherine/Cathleen — from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'▶Chloee#5970 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'a young green shoot; verdant, blooming' (a title of ▶Clio#5973 in the U.S.From Greek Kleio, 'to celebrate, to make famous, to glorify' (from kleos, 'glory, fame') — the ▶Dorcas#5982 in the U.S.From Greek dorkas, 'a gazelle' (the Greek translation of the Aramaic Tabitha)▶Doria#5983 in the U.S.A feminine of Dorian — 'of the Dorians (a Greek people)'; also linked to Doris, 'gift', and the▶Elektra#5985 in the U.S.From Greek elektron, 'amber; shining, radiant, gleaming' (the source of the word 'electric')▶Eline#5986 in the U.S.A Dutch/Scandinavian form of Helen/Helena — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the bright, shining on▶Dorathea#5991 in the U.S.Dorathea is a spelling variant of Dorothea, from the Greek elements 'doron' ('gift') and 'theos▶Dorma#5992 in the U.S.Dorma is best read either as a short, elaborated form of Dora and Dorothea, from the Greek for ▶Eryss#5992 in the U.S.A -yss spelling of Eris — the Greek goddess of strife and discord; the name means 'strife', whi▶Jacinda#6007 in the U.S.A form of Jacinta — from Greek hyakinthos, 'the hyacinth flower' (a blue spring flower)▶Darthy#6014 in the U.S.Darthy is a spoken-into-being variant of Dorothy, the classic name from Greek doron 'gift' and ▶Creta#6017 in the U.S.Creta can be read as a place name from Crete, the Greek island, or as a short form of Greta (fr▶Dodi#6021 in the U.S.Dodi is a pet form of Dorothy, through the diminutive Dodie, and so carries Dorothy's Greek mea▶Kaliope#6023 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Calliope — from Greek kalliope, 'the beautiful-voiced' (kallos, 'beauty', plus ▶Fronnie#6026 in the U.S.Fronnie is best understood as a diminutive of Sophronia, from Greek sophron, 'sensible' or 'of ▶Kassia#6026 in the U.S.From Greek kasia, 'cassia, cinnamon' (a fragrant spice); also a Polish short form of Katarzyna ▶Kathalina#6027 in the U.S.A spelling blending Katharina and Catalina — forms of Catherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure, cl▶Katori#6028 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ka- opening and -tori ending — echoing Katherine/Kat ('pure') and Tori ('v▶Kaydee#6029 in the U.S.A modern phonetic name from the initials K.D. — also echoing Katy ('pure', from Katherine) and ▶Kharisma#6034 in the U.S.A Kh- spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetic▶Koralynn#6038 in the U.S.A modern name joining Cora ('a maiden', Greek) with the -lynn ending ('a lake'); routes layered▶Ksenia#6039 in the U.S.The Russian/Slavic form of Xenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality' (from xenos, 'a guest, a str▶Orene#6041 in the U.S.Orene is a variant of Oreen, itself close to Irene — from the Greek eirene, 'peace' — so the na▶Kyree#6042 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord; O Lord, have mercy', Greek) and the trendy Ky- sound; used ▶Lexus#6048 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Alexis ('a defender, a helper', from Greek alexo) and the Lexus luxury ca▶Maddelyn#6055 in the U.S.A -delyn spelling of Madeline/Magdalene — from Hebrew/Greek, 'from Magdala' (a town on the Sea ▶Maezie#6058 in the U.S.A -ez- spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Helane#6062 in the U.S.Helane is a variant of Helen, and close to Elaine, both from the Greek Helene. The old name is ▶Maryori#6063 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Marjorie/Mayori — from Margaret, Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Masie#6064 in the U.S.A spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Nicolina#6076 in the U.S.An Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek, 'the people's victory' (nikos, 'victor▶Oasis#6080 in the U.S.From the word oasis — from Greek oasis (from an Egyptian/Coptic word), 'a fertile spot in the d▶Olenna#6081 in the U.S.A form of Olena (the Ukrainian Helen) — from Greek, 'a torch; light; the shining one'; also the▶Burnice#6084 in the U.S.Burnice is a spelling variant of Bernice, from the Greek Berenike, a compound of pherein, 'to b▶Pera#6085 in the U.S.From Greek pera, 'beyond, across, the far side' (the Istanbul district Pera); also linked to 'a▶Phaedra#6086 in the U.S.From Greek Phaidra, 'bright, radiant, beaming' (from phaidros, 'bright')▶Reyah#6094 in the U.S.A spelling of Riya/Rhea — variously 'a singer; graceful' (Sanskrit Riya), 'flowing' (Greek Rhea▶Stefani#6109 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown, a garland; that which surrounds'▶Junice#6122 in the U.S.Junice reads as a blend of June, the early-summer month, with Eunice, the Greek name meaning 'g▶Kristl#6136 in the U.S.Kristl drops the vowels of Kristal or Crystal on paper, but it also matches the German Christl,▶Apollonia#6171 in the U.S.A feminine of Apollonios — 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and▶Armonii#6175 in the U.S.A spelling of Harmony/Armonía — from Greek harmonia, 'agreement, accord, concord; a joining tog▶Azaleya#6181 in the U.S.A -ya spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry, ▶Basil#6183 in the U.S.From Greek basileios, 'kingly, royal' (and the fragrant basil herb, 'the royal herb'); predomin▶Cinthia#6195 in the U.S.An -i- spelling of Cynthia — from Greek Kynthia, 'of Mount Cynthus' (a title of Artemis, the mo▶Coraleigh#6196 in the U.S.A modern name joining Cora ('a maiden', Greek) with the -leigh ending ('a meadow', English); al▶Cyan#6197 in the U.S.From the word cyan — from Greek kyanos, 'a dark blue; a greenish-blue color'; a color word-name▶Elenore#6207 in the U.S.A spelling of Eleanor — variously linked to Greek 'light' and an Old Provençal name; popularly ▶Margurette#6209 in the U.S.Margurette respells Marguerite, the French version of Margaret, which traces to the Greek marga▶Ellanora#6212 in the U.S.A spelling of Eleanora — an elaboration of Eleanor, linked to Greek 'light'; popularly 'the shi▶Ellenor#6213 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Eleanor — linked to Greek 'light' and an Old Provençal name; popularly '▶Eriana#6216 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Ariana ('most holy', Greek) and Erin ('Ireland'); no single fixed root; r▶Harmoney#6226 in the U.S.A spelling of Harmony — from Greek harmonia, 'harmony, agreement, concord; a joining together'▶Helaena#6229 in the U.S.A spelling of Helena — from Greek, variously 'a torch; light; the bright one' (linked to helene▶Kaja#6251 in the U.S.A Scandinavian and Slavic pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; rou▶Kathia#6258 in the U.S.A form of Katia/Katya — a pet of Katherine, traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos)▶Magaline#6258 in the U.S.Magaline is best explained as a respelled elaboration of Magdalene (from the Hebrew place name ▶Khloie#6263 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'a green shoot; blooming, verdant; young greenery' (an ▶Kitt#6264 in the U.S.A pet form of Katherine (or Christopher) — Katherine traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos); use▶Larisa#6269 in the U.S.A spelling of Larissa — from Greek, 'a citadel' and the name of an ancient city; also folk-link▶Lexa#6273 in the U.S.A pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (▶Hermine#6284 in the U.S.Hermine is a German feminine name, a short form of Herminia and a feminine of Hermann — from Ge▶Mairead#6287 in the U.S.The Irish form of Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Nezzie#6288 in the U.S.Nezzie is a pet form, most likely of Inez or Agnes. Agnes comes from a Greek word for 'pure' or▶Missy#6300 in the U.S.A pet form — variously of Melissa ('a honeybee', Greek) and Millicent ('strong in work', German▶Mylene#6303 in the U.S.The French Mylene — a blend of Marie ('beloved; of the sea') and Helene ('a torch; light'); rou▶Nelli#6310 in the U.S.A pet form of Helen/Eleanor/Cornelia — Helen variously 'a torch; light; the bright one' (Greek)▶Irean#6311 in the U.S.Irean is a respelling of Irene, from the Greek eirene, peace; Eirene was the Greek goddess of p▶Sebastian#6338 in the U.S.From the Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city; Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered, august▶Mertis#6339 in the U.S.Mertis is a rare early-twentieth-century American girl's name with no firmly documented origin.▶Mertie#6352 in the U.S.Mertie is a vintage diminutive of Myrtle — from Greek myrtos, the myrtle shrub sacred to Venus ▶Narcissus#6353 in the U.S.Narcissus is the name of a beautiful youth in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own ref▶Xilenia#6356 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Xenia ('hospitality; a guest', Greek) and the -enia names; the precise ro▶Zoella#6366 in the U.S.A modern name joining Zoe ('life', Greek) with the -ella ending; no single fixed root; routes l▶Etna#6378 in the U.S.A name drawn from Mount Etna, the great Sicilian volcano, whose name may trace to a Greek root ▶Alesana#6381 in the U.S.A Samoan form of Alexandra/Alessandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of ma▶Arcadia#6393 in the U.S.From Arcadia, the Greek region idealized as a pastoral paradise of harmony with nature; linked ▶Azalee#6404 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry soil)▶Azaleia#6405 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (the azalea flower, which thrives in dry soil)▶Kathyjo#6410 in the U.S.Kathyjo runs together Kathy, the pet form of Katherine, and Jo, the short form of Josephine or ▶Calise#6417 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Calista/Kalliste ('most beautiful', Greek) and the -ise/-lise names; no s▶Catalia#6421 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Catalina ('pure', the Spanish Catherine) and Castalia (a sacred spring of▶Chrislynn#6424 in the U.S.A blend of Chris (from Christine/Christopher, 'a follower of Christ; anointed') and Lynn ('a la▶Daphnie#6430 in the U.S.A spelling of Daphne — from Greek daphne, 'the laurel tree; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory)▶Pennye#6431 in the U.S.Pennye is a decorative spelling of Penny, the familiar short form of Penelope. Penelope is a Gr▶Delfina#6433 in the U.S.The Italian/Spanish form of Delphine — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (and linked to Delphi,▶Eleanna#6436 in the U.S.A Greek name blending Eleni/Eleanor ('a torch; light; a sun ray') and Anna ('grace'); routes la▶Elinore#6437 in the U.S.A spelling of Eleanor — variously 'a torch; light; the bright one' (linked to Helen); the preci▶Emonie#6441 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Harmony ('concord', Greek) and Imani ('faith', Swahili); no single fixed ▶Hellon#6443 in the U.S.Hellon is a spelling variant of Helen, from the Greek Helene, usually linked to helios, 'sun,' ▶Euphoria#6444 in the U.S.From Greek euphoria, 'a feeling of intense happiness, joy, and well-being' (eu, 'good', plus ph▶Corretta#6447 in the U.S.Corretta is a variant of Coretta, an elaboration of Cora with the diminutive ending '-etta'. Co▶Ezmeralda#6448 in the U.S.A spelling of Esmeralda — from Spanish esmeralda, 'an emerald' (ultimately from Greek smaragdos▶Genisis#6453 in the U.S.A spelling of Genesis — from Greek genesis, 'origin, beginning, creation; birth'▶Gennesis#6454 in the U.S.A spelling of Genesis — from Greek genesis, 'origin, beginning, creation; birth'▶Grier#6456 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Grier — a short form of Gregor, from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigil▶Helia#6461 in the U.S.A feminine of Helios — from Greek helios, 'the sun' (the sun god); 'of the sun'▶Kaija#6484 in the U.S.A Finnish and Scandinavian pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; ro▶Kalise#6488 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Calista/Kalliste ('most beautiful', Greek) and the -ise/-lise names; no s▶Loys#6503 in the U.S.Loys is an early-twentieth-century variant of Lois, a Greek name from the New Testament borne b▶Kristian#6507 in the U.S.A spelling of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; more often ▶Margie#6531 in the U.S.A pet form of Margaret/Marjorie — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Eulala#6546 in the U.S.Eulala is a shortened variant of Eulalia, from the Greek eu 'well, good' and lalein 'to talk', ▶Poet#6557 in the U.S.From the word poet — 'one who writes poetry' (from Greek poietes, 'a maker, a creator')▶Kitina#6586 in the U.S.Kitina reads as a modern coinage, most likely a reshaping of Katina, a Greek short form of Kath▶Antha#6600 in the U.S.Antha is a short form of Anthea, from the Greek anthos, 'flower,' giving the sense 'flowery' or▶Myrl#6605 in the U.S.Myrl is a clipped, phonetic form of Myrtle — from Greek myrtos, the evergreen myrtle plant, an ▶Zeniya#6608 in the U.S.A spelling of Xenia/Zenia — from Greek xenia, 'hospitality; a welcome to a guest or stranger'; ▶Dossie#6616 in the U.S.Dossie is best read as an affectionate pet form, most plausibly of Theodosia ('gift of God', Gr▶Barbette#6622 in the U.S.Barbette is a French pet form of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger▶Anelia#6630 in the U.S.A Bulgarian form (Aneliya), variously linked to 'an angel; a messenger' (Greek angelos) and to ▶Angelika#6631 in the U.S.A German/Polish/Scandinavian form of Angelica — from Latin angelicus, 'angelic; like an angel',▶Annakate#6637 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace; favor', from Hebrew Hannah) and Kate ('pure', from Greek Katharine)▶Azaela#6649 in the U.S.A spelling of Azalea — the flowering shrub, from Greek azaleos, 'dry' (for the dry soil it favo▶Calie#6657 in the U.S.A spelling of Callie/Cali — from Greek kallos, 'beauty', via Callista/Calliope; also read as a ▶Cathryn#6659 in the U.S.A spelling of Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure'▶Damari#6671 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a kin of Damaris (Greek, 'gentle; a calf; tame; a wife') and a modern ▶Ekaterina#6684 in the U.S.A Russian/Bulgarian form of Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure'▶Eleny#6685 in the U.S.A spelling of Eleni — the Greek form of Helen, from Greek, variously 'light; torch; bright; the▶Ellina#6694 in the U.S.A spelling of Elina/Elena — kin of Helen, from Greek, variously 'light; a torch; bright; the sh▶
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What are popular Greek girl names?
Popular Greek girl names include Sophia, Penelope, Chloe, Zoe, Ella and Iris. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What Greek girl name means wisdom?
Sophia (and its spelling Sofia) comes from the Greek word for wisdom — one reason it has ranked among the most popular girl names for years.